Author: Claudia Gray
Edition: Trade Paperback
Published: September 13, 2011
Publisher: Harper Teen
Pages: 328
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction
Eighteen-year-old maid Tess Davies is determined to escape the wealthy, troubled family she serves. It’s 1912, and Tess has been trapped in the employ of the Lisles for years, amid painful memories and twisted secrets. But now the Lisle family is headed to America, with Tess in tow. Once the ship they’re sailing on—the RMS Titanic—reaches its destination, Tess plans to strike out and create a new life for herself.
Her single-minded focus shatters when she meets Alec, a handsome first-class passenger who captivates her instantly. But Alec has secrets of his own. He’s in a hurry to leave Europe, and whispers aboard the ship say it’s because of the tragic end of his last affair with the French actress who died so gruesomely and so mysteriously. . . .
Soon Tess will learn just how dark Alec’s past truly is. The danger they face is no ordinary enemy: werewolves exist and are stalking him—and now her, too. Her growing love for Alec will put Tess in mortal peril, and fate will do the same before their journey on the Titanic is over.
In Fateful, New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray delivers paranormal adventure, dark suspense, and alluring romance set against the opulent backdrop of the Titanic’s first—and last—voyage.
Beware, there might be minor spoilers in this review. I couldn't keep myself from hiding them. So this book is set back in far 1912. I know right? Who would read stuff like this? Apparently me. Claudia Gray has once again surprised me with this book. A book mixed with the RMS Titanic... and werewolves. How did she ever think of that idea? I was really surprised because the two don't normally mix well, but in this book it did.
We have Tess, a young maid that is determined to escape the troubled family of the Lisles, a wealthy and very well known family in Europe. They board the Titanic in hopes of going to America starting over again because apparently in the book even though they're physically rich, they are now going into bankruptcy. That's where the plot takes its course. The family has a treasured safe that contains nothing but jewelry, and they were planning to sell it to gain money. But is there more inside than what they know? You'll have to read it to find out.
If I say more I would have just told the story in a short summary, but no. This is a review and it will remain as is. I'm still not pretty used to making reviews, but I do hope in time I would do better.
It was a really good read, and it had a good amount of twists. It has those stuff that you'll never expect and would really surprise you throughout the book. It was interesting to read what was inside the Titanic after watching the movie (which I haven't yet, but I have a few ideas about it), and I could really imagine the scenery. I guess Claudia's writing has some very good imagery if I may say so myself. I praise her for that. There were some flaws in the book, scenes that I didn't really like and could've been better, but I guess it was okay.
Fateful is a historical, romantic, paranormal read that will keep you guessing what will happen next. There will be tear-jerking moments, and it will leave you shrieking in relief for the survivors; and it will move your heart after Tess' kind consideration for her beloved family and friends (along with the treacherous Lisle family). Fateful made me shed a tear during the final moments, and it ended a good note. I recommend you reading this before you read A Thousand Pieces of You.
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