A Ruinous Fate
A Ruinous Fate by Kaylie Smith is a young adult fantasy novel published by Disney Publishing Worldwide in 2023. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in the cursed realm of Illustros, where Calliope Rosewood, a witch with hidden powers, grapples with her destiny as the prophesied Blood Warrior. As tensions rise in a world on the brink of war, Calla must navigate her fears and secrets while embarking on a perilous journey with her friends and a mysterious witch.
Readers will find a richly developed narrative filled with adventure, romance, and a diverse cast of characters. The plot centers on Calla’s struggle against the Fates’ wrath and her quest to alter her predetermined path. As she ventures into the treacherous Neverending Forest alongside her ex and a captivating new ally, themes of friendship, choice, and the consequences of defying fate come to the forefront. This debut marks the beginning of a trilogy that promises to explore the complexities of destiny and self-discovery within a magical landscape.
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“A spellbinding debut brimming with adventure, romance, and loveable characters you’ll gladly follow into the shadows.”
-Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Lore
From the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the Wicked Games series, enter a world on the brink of war, where one more Roll from a magical dice may set a witch with a secret down a dangerous path. Featuring a swoon-worthy ensemble cast and majestic world-building, this is the first book in Kaylie Smith’s debut young adult fantasy trilogy.
Fate does not choose the weak. Fate chooses the ready.
Illustros is a cursed realm ruled by the ruthless Gods of Fate, and no one understands the Fates’ wrath more than Calliope Rosewood. Blessed with unspeakable powers that terrify even the most dangerous witches and fae, Calla hides her forbidden magic in shame and fear that one wrong touch could send her to her death. With only her two best friends in tow, Calla deserted her coven and has been on the run ever since.
Worse, Calla is concealing an even darker secret- fate has chosen her as the final prophesied Blood Warrior, the being destined to start the Fates’ War, which will decimate her people and eradicate their magic.
After a betrayal from her infuriating ex Ezra leads her one step closer to fulfilling that age-old prophecy, Calla is desperate to do whatever it takes to reset her fate. So when a mysterious and charming witch offers to help Calla do just that, she immediately agrees to his plan. Only catch? That plan includes journeying into the deadly Neverending Forest with Ezra and said witch, who just so happens to be Ezra’s tempting older brother. Torn between her past desires and alluring new possibilities, Calla brings along her best friends to fight what lies ahead.
As the group ventures into the enchanted woods together, they’ll all soon learn that choosing your destiny comes with dire consequences . . . and the Fates are not to be tested. Calla believes the Fates have it out for her, while others believe they have chosen her for a reason. But in the end, Calla will have to fight to forge her own destiny and decide if the risk of choosing herself is worth the possibility of damning everyone else.
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