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Fate #2
A Matter of Heart
No longer in high school, Chloe Lilywhite is now living and working in Annar, the Magicals’ city-state plane of existence. Since moving, she’s joined the Council, gone on missions with the Guard, moved into her own apartment, and enrolled at the University of Annar. Plus, she’s happily engaged to be married to Jonah Whitecomb, the literal man from her dreams, not to mention her Connection. While she still struggles with aspects of her craft, Chloe feels like she’s finally coming into her own, especially after a difficult year that had her questioning nearly everything in her life. After a brutal attack by the Elders, her life is turned upside down once more. Accusations fly throughout the Council and Guard, forcing Chloe to confront her worst fears about what’s she’s capable of as a Creator. And then there’s the matter of Kellan Whitecomb, Jonah’s twin brother and Chloe’s ex, who resurfaces after disappearing months before. Although Chloe chose Jonah, and despite their best efforts, the two find it hard to stay away from one another. But no matter what Fate throws at her, Chloe is determined to take charge of her life, even as it begins to spiral out of control. * This is a New Adult title, suitable for readers 18+
425 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 25, 2013
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Heather Lyons
13 books770 followersHeather Lyons is known for writing epic, heartfelt love stories often with a fantastical twist. From Young Adult to New Adult to Adult novels—one commonality in all her books is the touching, and sometimes heart-wrenching, romance. In addition to writing, she's also been an archaeologist and a teacher. She and her husband and children live in sunny Southern California and are currently working their way through every cupcakery she can find.
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June 19, 2013
6 stars.
This series may actually kill me. I’m talking physical pain, catatonic and heartbroken. But YES, I love it! I’m a glutton for punishment! I don’t know what it is about these books (A Matter of Fate is book 1, see my review here)… I am so deeply invested in these characters. And as much as I have loved so many of the books I’ve read in the past months, it’s been a long time since I’ve been this hooked and connected to a series.
Consuming. Devouring. Debilitating. Distressing.
Those are some of the words that describe the impossible situation in which Chloe, Kellan and Jonah find themselves. The stress and pain is consuming everything… body and mind, heart and soul.
“How can anyone want a Connection? How can anyone ever want this? It’s a curse. A fucking curse. What a joke. Fate is a sick, sick bastard.”
When A Matter of Fate ended, Kellan left. He needed space to regroup and think about it all. Jonah and Chloe live in Annar now, building their life together, planning for their future. It’s been 5 months since Kellan left, and although things are peaceful between Jonah and Chloe, Kellan is constantly on her mind. She worries for him. She misses him. When Kellan comes back, things truly begin to disintegrate. Seeing Kellan again, opens the wound wider, festering every time she’s in his presence.
On top of that, another attack by the Elders is imminent and sure enough, Chloe finds herself in trouble and is put in a situation where Kellan and her spend a lot of time together. To quote, A Tale of Two Cities, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
During their time together, they talk honestly about all the feelings they have and my heart seriously hurt for Kellan. He puts Chloe first, always, and loves her with such passion and reverence that to hear him bare his soul is nothing short of excruciatingly painful.
Knife. Heart.
As if there was ever a doubt, the moments between them solidify that this isn’t just something they can choose to move on from and get over. It’s just as real as what Chloe has with Jonah. They are connected. And just when you’re starting to pull out your TEAM KELLAN shirt, Jonah comes to the rescue and shows Chloe just how much he loves her, how he’ll take care of her and protect her from any threat.
"I'll always find you, Chloe, always."
Chloe becomes physically ill with all the stress. She hates that she’s hurting them both, on top of also suffering herself. The love she feels for Kellan is irrefutable and real despite the future she’s planning with Jonah.
“Because what I’m thinking about is how part of my heart is his and always will be, no matter what. No matter how much we pretend differently.”
As the pressure intensifies, other truths become more evident, causing a rift between Jonah and Chloe. Jonah seems to keep a lot to himself and Chloe wonders if it’s intentional… if he’s hiding something. On the other hand, Kellan is completely open and transparent with her and the juxtaposed feelings really makes Chloe think. I have to say, personally, I felt really content in the moments that Chloe and Kellan were together. Despite the painful reality, when they let go, their relationship seems effortless, happy, passionate and really satisfying to me as a reader. I truly fell more for Kellan in this book. I understood him more, I felt him more and I hurt for him more too. The things he says to Chloe… the way he expresses his love… well it totally melted me.
“Here’s the truth–you are my everything, Chloe… There’s only you. You’re the only one I’ll ever see. The only one I’ll ever want.”
The steaminess factor also intensifies in AMOH. And those intimate moments are brimming with desire and passion and want and I absolutely loved it!
“I like it when you’re like this,” he murmurs against my ear, breath hotter than the sun bearing down on it.
“When you sound like this.”
It’s getting hard to focus. My hands grip his hips, my fingers skim the skin right under the waistband of his low riding trunks. “Sound like what?”
He’s quiet. “Like you’re mine. Only mine.”
Kellan is not backing down this time. He’s in it to win it (and I kind of liked that… a lot).
But sigh… when things are good with Jonah. They’re really good. Jonah is home. Jonah is history. Jonah is her primary Connection. That’s Fate telling her what she has with Jonah is right. And give the boy a prize, because Jonah tries so very hard to make this impossible situation bearable. So as loving and passionate as Kellan is in this book, Jonah is right there with him.
“What I feel for you goes beyond love… You’re my best friend. My favorite person. Someone I know I can go to when I’m happy or sad or anything in between. The only person who makes me lose control, who makes me so hot and fills me with so much want and need I can’t even think straight. The person whose lips are addictive… whose mind is more beautiful than anything else I’ve ever seen. You’re more than my Connection.”
On top of it all, the danger with the Elders doesn’t get better and there are problems that arise with the Council. Chloe continues to worsen physically and it’s becoming entirely too much to bear. I really felt her too.
“How many times can my heart break before the pieces no longer fit together?”
I thought that A Matter of Heart was a really heavy book… not in a bad way at all… in fact… in the most necessary way. I don’t know what’s planned for book 3, but this feels a lot like rock bottom to me. The character development that happens is significant… we learn so much more about Kellan, and we also learn more about Jonah and how he handles situations. I feel that Chloe is on a precipice… on the brink of taking matters into her own hands and writing her own destiny. This book also features a lot of action and a lot happens that I’m not even touching as I don’t want your reading experience to be diminished in any way.
When I think of the next book, there are a few things on my wish list:
I’d like to see a little bit more lifting of the “fog” – with this being such a heavy book, I hope we see some relief for some of the characters…some well-earned happiness (not that I expect hearts, rainbows and ponies just yet!)
A little more hanky panky… I loved that as they characters got older, the intimacy is escalating. It’s felt natural and has been perfect pacing for me, to be honest. So I like where it’s going!
I really like the path that Chloe is on. I’d like to see her continue to become stronger, more confident in herself, in her role as badass Creator… continuing to take charge of her life. I really liked seeing that in AMOH.
In the end, I’m still undecided on whom I’d like Chloe to end up with. I am feeling closer to Kellan, but even as I type these words, it seems completely wrong to form an opinion. So much is yet to happen… there are mysteries that need to be solved. Like what’s up with her deadbeat parents?! I feel like there has to be a reason they are the way they are. What will happen with the Elders? How will Chloe alter Fate? As with AMOF, the book doesn’t really end in a cliffhanger, it ends, I think, with a possible new phase… a new approach that is kind of exciting to me.
“Screw Fate. I’m no longer going to let some intangible entity dictate whether or not I keep hurting the people I love and myself in the process. I am in control of my destiny. Me. No one, nothing else.”
I can’t wait to see what the brilliant Heather Lyons has in store for us!
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August 22, 2017
*****May contain some spoilers*******
A Matter of Heart takes place right after A Matter of Fate. Chloe is now living in Annar and struggling with the expectations of being the creator. After a brutal attack by the Elders,Chloe's life is once again turned upside down. Accusations start to fly throughout the Council and Guard. To make matters worse, Kellan finally shows up after being gone for months and is avoiding Chloe.......The one positive and consistent thing in her life is Jonah. Jonah loves and is there for her no matter what.
The love triangle between Kellan, Chloe and Jonah is just as torturous in this book as it was in A Matter of Fate. I had so many conflicting feelings and ultimately, I have no idea who Chloe should choose! Since Kellan and Jonah are both her connections, I just don't see how there can be a happy resolution. Chloe loves both of these men and is permanently connected to them. The stress of the lies and fighting is pretty much killing Chloe, not to mention what it is doing to the guys......
I was on the edge of my seat reading the end of this book!!! I couldn't believe what I was reading, but at the same time, I understand where Chloe is coming from. She doesn't see any other solution.
I can not wait for Book 3! I can only imagine the consequences for Chloe's actions and I need to know what happens next!! Poor Kellan and Jonah!!! My heart is breaking for all of them.
A Matter of Heart takes place right after A Matter of Fate. Chloe is now living in Annar and struggling with the expectations of being the creator. After a brutal attack by the Elders,Chloe's life is once again turned upside down. Accusations start to fly throughout the Council and Guard. To make matters worse, Kellan finally shows up after being gone for months and is avoiding Chloe.......The one positive and consistent thing in her life is Jonah. Jonah loves and is there for her no matter what.
The love triangle between Kellan, Chloe and Jonah is just as torturous in this book as it was in A Matter of Fate. I had so many conflicting feelings and ultimately, I have no idea who Chloe should choose! Since Kellan and Jonah are both her connections, I just don't see how there can be a happy resolution. Chloe loves both of these men and is permanently connected to them. The stress of the lies and fighting is pretty much killing Chloe, not to mention what it is doing to the guys......
I was on the edge of my seat reading the end of this book!!! I couldn't believe what I was reading, but at the same time, I understand where Chloe is coming from. She doesn't see any other solution.
I can not wait for Book 3! I can only imagine the consequences for Chloe's actions and I need to know what happens next!! Poor Kellan and Jonah!!! My heart is breaking for all of them.
June 15, 2016
Just beta read for this and it is excellent!!! I am so sad it's over right now. Complete book hangover. Sigh...
June 25, 2013
Best line from the book...
"He must be a god." Callie's eyes go saucer wide. "Quick! Superdude! Make our chairs levitate."
My Review
This is the second book in the Fate series by Heather Lyons. I had extremely high expectations for this book. Book one: A Matter of Fate is on my best reads of 2013. And I am very conflicted on this review, and here is why...
Heather writes such compelling characters, I am too involved with how I think these characters should act which only gives credit to Lyons writing and story telling ability. On top of that I am so pro Jonah I ended up hurting for him with everything that Cloe ended up doing.
Okay with all that being said here is the review....
Being book two you are dropped into Cloe's life now that she is sitting on the council. There is still tension between Jonah and Kellan and that only gets worse as the book continues. Being Connected to two people drives Cleo to do things I did not agree with. (Like I said I was a little to involved with the outcome of these characters.)
Liked:
Typically I don't like books that make me feel too much.. I know weird right? But this book made me laugh, and made me cry. Callie was hysterical and a much appreciated break from Cloe's heartbreak. It was great to see a character that had their heart broken pick up the pieces and start to put herself back together.
Disliked:
If you follow any of my reviews you know I detest love triangles. Hate hate hate them. But because this story is so great I made an exception to my rule. And I was thrown into love triangle hell.
Also at times I really thought Cloe came off as whiny and I just wanted to shake the sh!t of out her. And tell her to pull herself together.
So with having said all that Heather Lyons knows how to write a love triangle which will have you pounding your head against the wall and rooting for your favorite. GOOO JONAH!
Overall
This was worth the wait. Great second book, with so much emotion you will feel sick with worrying about these fictional characters. My only hope??? Book three wont have so much conflict and the love triangle will be resolved so we can get down to the business of killing off the Creators already.
??Recommend??
I would definitely recommend this book to both young adult, new adult and adult audiences.
Rating:
I am giving A Matter of Heart by: Heather Lyons, 4 stars out of 5 because the love triangle and my dislikes were just to strong to warrant a higher rating. And like I said it is BECAUSE I was to invested in these characters and walked away from the book feeling sad and a little heartbroken.
"He must be a god." Callie's eyes go saucer wide. "Quick! Superdude! Make our chairs levitate."
My Review
This is the second book in the Fate series by Heather Lyons. I had extremely high expectations for this book. Book one: A Matter of Fate is on my best reads of 2013. And I am very conflicted on this review, and here is why...
Heather writes such compelling characters, I am too involved with how I think these characters should act which only gives credit to Lyons writing and story telling ability. On top of that I am so pro Jonah I ended up hurting for him with everything that Cloe ended up doing.
Okay with all that being said here is the review....
Being book two you are dropped into Cloe's life now that she is sitting on the council. There is still tension between Jonah and Kellan and that only gets worse as the book continues. Being Connected to two people drives Cleo to do things I did not agree with. (Like I said I was a little to involved with the outcome of these characters.)
Liked:
Typically I don't like books that make me feel too much.. I know weird right? But this book made me laugh, and made me cry. Callie was hysterical and a much appreciated break from Cloe's heartbreak. It was great to see a character that had their heart broken pick up the pieces and start to put herself back together.
Disliked:
If you follow any of my reviews you know I detest love triangles. Hate hate hate them. But because this story is so great I made an exception to my rule. And I was thrown into love triangle hell.
Also at times I really thought Cloe came off as whiny and I just wanted to shake the sh!t of out her. And tell her to pull herself together.
So with having said all that Heather Lyons knows how to write a love triangle which will have you pounding your head against the wall and rooting for your favorite. GOOO JONAH!
Overall
This was worth the wait. Great second book, with so much emotion you will feel sick with worrying about these fictional characters. My only hope??? Book three wont have so much conflict and the love triangle will be resolved so we can get down to the business of killing off the Creators already.
??Recommend??
I would definitely recommend this book to both young adult, new adult and adult audiences.
Rating:
I am giving A Matter of Heart by: Heather Lyons, 4 stars out of 5 because the love triangle and my dislikes were just to strong to warrant a higher rating. And like I said it is BECAUSE I was to invested in these characters and walked away from the book feeling sad and a little heartbroken.
September 19, 2022
I stayed up until the wee hours of the night reading this book. Eep!!! It had me on the edge of my bed the entire time!
This book had a lot of romance in it and was the perfect build up for book 3. I love romantic triangles, personally. I'm always wondering who they are going to choose and why.
The two guys, Jonah and Kellan are hottie brothers who both have a connection with Chloe. This created a lot of tension in the book and kept the story interesting.
I love the world of Annar and Jonah and Chloe's apartments. It's cute how they took their parents rule and bent it to fit their own agenda.
My only complaint is: Heather, are you trying to kill me? Seriously!!!! Now I have to read book 3 and I'm very impatient. Book 2 left a lot of loose ends and questions to set up book 3.
As an author, you have succesfully bridged the gap between YA and NA with this book. I give this amazing read five glittery stars for being a follow up book of epic proportions!
This book had a lot of romance in it and was the perfect build up for book 3. I love romantic triangles, personally. I'm always wondering who they are going to choose and why.
The two guys, Jonah and Kellan are hottie brothers who both have a connection with Chloe. This created a lot of tension in the book and kept the story interesting.
I love the world of Annar and Jonah and Chloe's apartments. It's cute how they took their parents rule and bent it to fit their own agenda.
My only complaint is: Heather, are you trying to kill me? Seriously!!!! Now I have to read book 3 and I'm very impatient. Book 2 left a lot of loose ends and questions to set up book 3.
As an author, you have succesfully bridged the gap between YA and NA with this book. I give this amazing read five glittery stars for being a follow up book of epic proportions!
September 10, 2013
WARNING: May contain Spoilers for Fate book #1
This series has the most agonizing love triangle I have ever encountered and A Matter of Heart left me shattered to pieces at the end. The plot thickens and the romance becomes so intense that I was dazed when I finished this book. I can only imagine what A Matter of Truth will do to me but from the end of AMOH, I know it won’t be pretty. The writing is so fantastic and the characters are incredibly developed. I have never connected with a series as much has I have with this one.
Chloe has made her decision and chosen the brother that Fate has picked for her. There’s only one problem; she’s still connected to his brother too. Chloe is now living in the Magical realm, Annar, where she has taken her seat on the council. She is living in her own apartment and she will be getting married within the year. Things seem to be falling into place. However, she is still in danger as the ancients continue to hunt for her, conflict within the guard and the council is brewing and she can’t shake her connection to Kellan. Shit is going to hit the fan and believe me, it’s not pretty. In fact it’s downright agonizing and torturous.
Chloe falls apart in this book and it is painful and sad to watch. She is such a strong girl who has been dealt a lot of crap in her young life but it all becomes too much and I felt for her. Despite fulfilling her destiny and taking her place on the council, her parents still barely acknowledge her and that is hard for Chloe. There are so many times when she could use motherly love or advice and she has never known that. After a mission gone bad, Chloe is being targeted by the head of the guard who has a grudge against Creators and he sets his sights on Chloe. This adds stress to her life since she already struggles with her role and the things she may be asked to do. As a Creator, she is responsible for not only creating things, but also destroying them. This includes places where innocent people may lose their lives. As Chloe struggles to come to grips with her role as the Creator, her love life is becoming increasingly complicated and unbearable. She loves Jonah with every piece of her soul and the idea of living without him sends her into a panic attack. However, she still feels the connection with Kellan and she can’t help how she feels around him or her loss of control when he is around. She feels this possessiveness over him and the guilt eats away at her. I could feel the guilt in my own gut because Chloe is such a relatable character.
Jonah is embracing his role on the council and he is becoming very powerful and strong. I think we really get to see more of who each brother is in this book and the roles they play as Magicals. Jonah is meant to lead. He has the chops for it and he is mature and stable and level headed. He is going to marry Chloe and he has already started to assert his protection of her with the council. Kellan is hurting. He is obviously just as powerful as Jonah but he is more reckless and daring and that makes him a strong guard. However, he is hurting and no amount of booze, girls or dangerous behavior stops him from feeling what he does for Chloe. The more time passes the harder it is to hold his composure when he’s around her and he’s ready to fight for her. My heart hurt so much for Kellan and Jonah both. I want Kellan to be happy and I hate seeing him self destruct and slowly lose his bond to his brother. However, I also feel for Jonah because he loves Chloe so much and he feels like she is slipping through his fingers. Jonah is so strong and composed so it is hard to watch him lose himself as he struggles to hold onto everything.
This book is really more about the devastating affect the connection has on Chloe, Jonah and Kellan so the supporting characters are less prominent in this book but I do feel like Cora begins to understand Chloe’s dilemma and she becomes a more supportive friend. I was glad to see her change a bit and be the friend that Chloe needed. Callie is introduced at the end of AMOF and I wasn’t a fan of hers. She is Jonah’s ex-girlfriend and she is still in love with him. She caused some strife between Jonah and Chloe but she actually really grows as a character in AMOH and she becomes a really good friend and confidante for Chloe. She helps Chloe in really rough times and I ended up really liking her by the end of this book. Chloe makes a few new friends on the council and they help her deal with the accusations that are thrown her way and are very supportive of her when she is targeted by the head of the guard. I was really happy to see all of the supportive friends Chloe had on her side. Unfortunately, she was really good at hiding her internal turmoil and none of them saw what would come in the end in order to help her before it was too late.
Chloe, Jonah and Kellan are still dealing with the threat to Magicals as the ancient creatures that have been targeting Chloe are still out there and they have been attacking more Magicals. Kellan has been gone for months, trying to keep his distance from Jonah and Chloe but when he returns, all emotional hell breaks loose. As much as Chloe wants to deny it, she can’t help the way she still feels about Kellan and the connection they still have. Jonah knows it’s there and it is really hard on him. This became really hard on Jonah and Kellan’s relationship and it was so sad to watch them fall apart and tear each other down. Even harder, was seeing how this affected Chloe. She carried around this constant guilt for tearing the brothers apart and for not being able to control her feelings for Kellan when she loves Jonah so much it hurts. The emotional torture begins to take a physical toll on her and it was painful to watch. My heart broke for Chloe as she became physically ill from the constant stress and guilt. She tries so hard to hide it but it becomes to much for her and Cora and Callie take notice. They try to get her help but Chloe can’t deal with it all. In the end, she makes a devastating decision that will profoundly affect everyone.
I loved the way the plot flowed so easily from A Matter of Fate to A Matter of Heart. We continue to learn more about the Magical world and the way they maintain balance in the universe. I liked the way it began several months after AMOF ended and we get a quick breakdown of where everyone is now that they are living in Annar and starting their lives as Magicals. My favorite part of this book was the profound focus on the love triangle and the emotional damage that was done to all 3 of them as they tried to cope with the impossible situation. It was heartbreaking for me and I was shocked and shattered by the ending. I am forever a fan of Heather and I think she is a truly incredible author. This is one of those rare instances where the second book is even better than the first so I can’t wait to see what will happen in A Matter of Truth.
This series has the most agonizing love triangle I have ever encountered and A Matter of Heart left me shattered to pieces at the end. The plot thickens and the romance becomes so intense that I was dazed when I finished this book. I can only imagine what A Matter of Truth will do to me but from the end of AMOH, I know it won’t be pretty. The writing is so fantastic and the characters are incredibly developed. I have never connected with a series as much has I have with this one.
Chloe has made her decision and chosen the brother that Fate has picked for her. There’s only one problem; she’s still connected to his brother too. Chloe is now living in the Magical realm, Annar, where she has taken her seat on the council. She is living in her own apartment and she will be getting married within the year. Things seem to be falling into place. However, she is still in danger as the ancients continue to hunt for her, conflict within the guard and the council is brewing and she can’t shake her connection to Kellan. Shit is going to hit the fan and believe me, it’s not pretty. In fact it’s downright agonizing and torturous.
Chloe falls apart in this book and it is painful and sad to watch. She is such a strong girl who has been dealt a lot of crap in her young life but it all becomes too much and I felt for her. Despite fulfilling her destiny and taking her place on the council, her parents still barely acknowledge her and that is hard for Chloe. There are so many times when she could use motherly love or advice and she has never known that. After a mission gone bad, Chloe is being targeted by the head of the guard who has a grudge against Creators and he sets his sights on Chloe. This adds stress to her life since she already struggles with her role and the things she may be asked to do. As a Creator, she is responsible for not only creating things, but also destroying them. This includes places where innocent people may lose their lives. As Chloe struggles to come to grips with her role as the Creator, her love life is becoming increasingly complicated and unbearable. She loves Jonah with every piece of her soul and the idea of living without him sends her into a panic attack. However, she still feels the connection with Kellan and she can’t help how she feels around him or her loss of control when he is around. She feels this possessiveness over him and the guilt eats away at her. I could feel the guilt in my own gut because Chloe is such a relatable character.
Jonah is embracing his role on the council and he is becoming very powerful and strong. I think we really get to see more of who each brother is in this book and the roles they play as Magicals. Jonah is meant to lead. He has the chops for it and he is mature and stable and level headed. He is going to marry Chloe and he has already started to assert his protection of her with the council. Kellan is hurting. He is obviously just as powerful as Jonah but he is more reckless and daring and that makes him a strong guard. However, he is hurting and no amount of booze, girls or dangerous behavior stops him from feeling what he does for Chloe. The more time passes the harder it is to hold his composure when he’s around her and he’s ready to fight for her. My heart hurt so much for Kellan and Jonah both. I want Kellan to be happy and I hate seeing him self destruct and slowly lose his bond to his brother. However, I also feel for Jonah because he loves Chloe so much and he feels like she is slipping through his fingers. Jonah is so strong and composed so it is hard to watch him lose himself as he struggles to hold onto everything.
This book is really more about the devastating affect the connection has on Chloe, Jonah and Kellan so the supporting characters are less prominent in this book but I do feel like Cora begins to understand Chloe’s dilemma and she becomes a more supportive friend. I was glad to see her change a bit and be the friend that Chloe needed. Callie is introduced at the end of AMOF and I wasn’t a fan of hers. She is Jonah’s ex-girlfriend and she is still in love with him. She caused some strife between Jonah and Chloe but she actually really grows as a character in AMOH and she becomes a really good friend and confidante for Chloe. She helps Chloe in really rough times and I ended up really liking her by the end of this book. Chloe makes a few new friends on the council and they help her deal with the accusations that are thrown her way and are very supportive of her when she is targeted by the head of the guard. I was really happy to see all of the supportive friends Chloe had on her side. Unfortunately, she was really good at hiding her internal turmoil and none of them saw what would come in the end in order to help her before it was too late.
Chloe, Jonah and Kellan are still dealing with the threat to Magicals as the ancient creatures that have been targeting Chloe are still out there and they have been attacking more Magicals. Kellan has been gone for months, trying to keep his distance from Jonah and Chloe but when he returns, all emotional hell breaks loose. As much as Chloe wants to deny it, she can’t help the way she still feels about Kellan and the connection they still have. Jonah knows it’s there and it is really hard on him. This became really hard on Jonah and Kellan’s relationship and it was so sad to watch them fall apart and tear each other down. Even harder, was seeing how this affected Chloe. She carried around this constant guilt for tearing the brothers apart and for not being able to control her feelings for Kellan when she loves Jonah so much it hurts. The emotional torture begins to take a physical toll on her and it was painful to watch. My heart broke for Chloe as she became physically ill from the constant stress and guilt. She tries so hard to hide it but it becomes to much for her and Cora and Callie take notice. They try to get her help but Chloe can’t deal with it all. In the end, she makes a devastating decision that will profoundly affect everyone.
I loved the way the plot flowed so easily from A Matter of Fate to A Matter of Heart. We continue to learn more about the Magical world and the way they maintain balance in the universe. I liked the way it began several months after AMOF ended and we get a quick breakdown of where everyone is now that they are living in Annar and starting their lives as Magicals. My favorite part of this book was the profound focus on the love triangle and the emotional damage that was done to all 3 of them as they tried to cope with the impossible situation. It was heartbreaking for me and I was shocked and shattered by the ending. I am forever a fan of Heather and I think she is a truly incredible author. This is one of those rare instances where the second book is even better than the first so I can’t wait to see what will happen in A Matter of Truth.
July 17, 2014
A Matter of Heart, the second book in the Fate Series and it’s absolutely captivating. I was lost in world filled with Magicals and it was heart-stopping the entire time, dare I say it was even more intense than the first book. Don’t even get me started on the Elders…I think they aged me!
Heather Lyons is simply said, a brilliant author and she has the ability to create characters that are complex and filled with depth that go along with a story that is incredibly colorful and heart wrenching. Her writing is fluid, authentic and perfect, not to mention that she will command your full attention (she had me at Kellan)!!!
This story did things to me…it stressed me out the entire time and I felt as though my heart would break repeatedly. Chloe has the weight of the world on shoulders because she’s a Creator and she always wants to do the right thing because of who she is BUT as she sorts all this out there’s a matter of her heart and yes, pun intended. She’s connected to TWO…not one but TWO Emotionals who are Jonah and Kellan. This is the MOTHER of ALL love triangles and ultimately it takes a toll on Chloe.
“And yet I’d been willing to risk everything because of my selfishness. My stomach spasms violently, and I want to cry, just bawl about the unfairness of it all, but I go numb instead.”
How do you pick between two brothers who are perfect and yet, unique in their own way? How? She’s drawn to both like a moth to a flame and because she knows she shouldn’t be drawn to both, the battle rages within her to figure it out. And because this love triangle is stressing her out to the point of making her ill, she makes a selfless decision to stop what is driving them all crazy, but is that really the answer? I don’t think there could be any better answer. Am I being vague?? You betcha…I’m hoping I’m so vague that I’m driving you mad with curiosity! I hope the curiosity is so intense it will make you buy the book so you can understand what I’m referring to.
“Responsibility weighs down on me, heavier than ever. It’s crushing. Suffocating.”
The pace of this story is quick and intense but not rushed. It’s a well-developed and thought-out story, one that has so much detail that everything will come to life in your imagination and you will feel every heart breaking moment. I’ve over-simplified everything in a poor attempt to express how much I love this book.
Everything you want and need in a story is in this book; brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster ride that will leave you wonderfully exhausted!!!! ;)
Heather Lyons is simply said, a brilliant author and she has the ability to create characters that are complex and filled with depth that go along with a story that is incredibly colorful and heart wrenching. Her writing is fluid, authentic and perfect, not to mention that she will command your full attention (she had me at Kellan)!!!
This story did things to me…it stressed me out the entire time and I felt as though my heart would break repeatedly. Chloe has the weight of the world on shoulders because she’s a Creator and she always wants to do the right thing because of who she is BUT as she sorts all this out there’s a matter of her heart and yes, pun intended. She’s connected to TWO…not one but TWO Emotionals who are Jonah and Kellan. This is the MOTHER of ALL love triangles and ultimately it takes a toll on Chloe.
“And yet I’d been willing to risk everything because of my selfishness. My stomach spasms violently, and I want to cry, just bawl about the unfairness of it all, but I go numb instead.”
How do you pick between two brothers who are perfect and yet, unique in their own way? How? She’s drawn to both like a moth to a flame and because she knows she shouldn’t be drawn to both, the battle rages within her to figure it out. And because this love triangle is stressing her out to the point of making her ill, she makes a selfless decision to stop what is driving them all crazy, but is that really the answer? I don’t think there could be any better answer. Am I being vague?? You betcha…I’m hoping I’m so vague that I’m driving you mad with curiosity! I hope the curiosity is so intense it will make you buy the book so you can understand what I’m referring to.
“Responsibility weighs down on me, heavier than ever. It’s crushing. Suffocating.”
The pace of this story is quick and intense but not rushed. It’s a well-developed and thought-out story, one that has so much detail that everything will come to life in your imagination and you will feel every heart breaking moment. I’ve over-simplified everything in a poor attempt to express how much I love this book.
Everything you want and need in a story is in this book; brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster ride that will leave you wonderfully exhausted!!!! ;)
May 7, 2014
I am so in love with this series!! But man does it have me all sorts of conflicted!
This is the most heartbreaking triangle I have read in a long time. Damn you Fate and your Connections! I am surprised to say this but.. I think from this book alone I am Team Kellan... Jonah is amazing, I get that. He's understanding and forgiving.. But he's also secretive. I feel like I hardly know him at all. Whereas Kellan has always been so forthcoming and fully committed to having something with Chloe. I can't help but feel if Jonah didn't exist she would with out a doubt be with Kellan.. Sometimes I can't help but feel that Jonah loves her but only because of the connection, where Kellan fell in love with her before ever knowing about it.. I want to hate Chloe for going back and forth but I get that can't help it. I know that she will probably end up with Jonah but part of me can not help but hold out for her and Kellan. I kept hoping that he would end up with the ring not Jonah. Or that maybe there was someway to break the connection so they could all be happy. I swear more went on than relationship shit but damn it's all I can think about!!
This is the most heartbreaking triangle I have read in a long time. Damn you Fate and your Connections! I am surprised to say this but.. I think from this book alone I am Team Kellan... Jonah is amazing, I get that. He's understanding and forgiving.. But he's also secretive. I feel like I hardly know him at all. Whereas Kellan has always been so forthcoming and fully committed to having something with Chloe. I can't help but feel if Jonah didn't exist she would with out a doubt be with Kellan.. Sometimes I can't help but feel that Jonah loves her but only because of the connection, where Kellan fell in love with her before ever knowing about it.. I want to hate Chloe for going back and forth but I get that can't help it. I know that she will probably end up with Jonah but part of me can not help but hold out for her and Kellan. I kept hoping that he would end up with the ring not Jonah. Or that maybe there was someway to break the connection so they could all be happy. I swear more went on than relationship shit but damn it's all I can think about!!
June 19, 2014
Not many books bring out so many emotions for me but this one definitely does. Loved this book, especially how it ended. I'm excited to find out what happens next!
January 17, 2018
I can't even deal! This is a phenomenal series, and it found me just when I needed it!
July 5, 2013
My Thoughts:
I read A Matter of Fate, back in February, when I got a tour invite, and was interested by the book synopsis. Little did I know, that this book would absolutely blow me away. It became a favorite of mine. So, as you can imagine, when I had the opportunity to review the sequel, A Matter of Heart, I was filled with excitement! Ms. Lyons delivered an amazing sequel! I just can't seem to get enough of this series! I devoured this book (almost 400 pages, ) and before I knew it, I had finished the book. A Matter of Fate had it all; an excellent storytelling, beautiful descriptions, angst, passion filled love, magic, politics, imagination, uniqueness, and authenticity. This series, is without a doubt, one of the best that deals with love triangles. I constantly felt the main character, Chloe's angst, desperation, lust, love, and passionate need for both of her connections (comparable to destined soul mates,) identical twins, Jonah, and Kellan Whitecomb. No wonder this poor girl had a horrible ulcer that she couldn't get rid of throughout the whole story. She was beyond stressed, because no matter what decisions she made, she would hurt one of the two men she loved in the process, and by default hurt herself.
A Matter of Heart was action-packed! There was never a dull moment, as Chloe joined the council, and took on the heavy responsibility of using her magic to head missions dictated to her, and that caused conflict within her. The Elders were still after her, and all of the other magicals, and they were just as powerful, and non-relenting as ever. Jonah became a more active and powerful part of the council, and was sent on a variety of missions. His love for Chloe grew, and tore him apart inside, because he knew that Chloe's heart was divided between him and his brother. Kellan wanted Chloe more than anything, and tried to stay away from Chloe, but to no avail. I did not envy Chloe's position whatsoever. She needed both brothers. Fate had dictated that they would both be her connections, and to be away from one or the other, would cause Chloe great pain. Even though she made her choice in, A Matter of Fate, she struggled with being faithful.
I loved getting to know the secondary characters that I had been introduced to in book #1, a lot more. Astrid Lotus, the twins surrogate mom was such a likable character. She was very nurturing, understanding, and loyal to her makeshift family. I felt so bad for Chloe having to deal with such cold, and horrible parents, especially when she needed them the most. When Chloe needed them, they turned their back on her. Instead Astrid, along with the twins, were the one's standing up for and supporting Chloe. It was interesting, and surprising seeing Chloe develop a friendship with Callie Lotus (Astrid's daughter and Jonah's long-term ex-girlfriend.) The more I got to know Callie, the more I understood her plight, and how difficult it was for her to still be madly in love with Jonah, but unable to have him. Callie really grew on me as a character, and I enjoyed whenever she made an appearance in the story. I was also glad to get to continue to read more of some of my favorite secondary characters in this sequel, such as Karl, Moira, Zthane, Cora, and Raul.
A Matter of Heart was a great bookish escape! I truly got lost, and was carried in to the story. I loved the fast paced, action packed story. It was fun reading about Chloe's missions, the various magicals, and their powers. I loved the idea of being able to hop in a portal, and be whisked away to some exotic location. Chloe got to travel to Hawaii, New York, Australia, Costa Rica, Rome, etc. and, I felt like I got to go with her to all of these beautiful places. The ending left me sad, but I understood why the story ended the way it did. It was the first selfless act on Chloe's part, and I was proud of her. At this point, I can't begin to guess how this series will end, and that makes me happy. I get bored when a book is too predictable. A Matter of Fate was classified as young adult, and A Matter of Heart was classified as new adult. Not only did the characters go from high school to college, as this series continued, but the steam factor went way up!!! The love scenes were explicit, descriptive, and intense. The Fate Series is fast paced, addictive, well written, filled with plot twists, passion, and some very swoon-worthy twins! You will get lost in an adventure with this series!
My Rating:
I give A Matter of Heart, by Heather Lyons 4.5 Conflicted, Guilt-Ridden, Passionate, and Deep Connection Filled Stars! The Fate Series is an amazing, and highly addictive series. Once you begin reading, you will not be able to put it down. It is the best series that I have read that deals with the subject of love triangles. I am excited and already desperate to get my hands on the next book in this series. Ms. Lyons has a unique, and fresh writing style, that is unlike any that I've every had the pleasure of reading. I highly, highly, recommend this series to readers that enjoy the New Adult age group, and the Paranormal genre. I believe fans of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instrument's Series, and Infernal Devices Series, will love the Fate Series! This series is like a rare treasure that most people don't know about, but when they discover it, everyone will be desperate to get their hand's on it! Take a chance on this series, you won't regret it!
My Favorite Quote:
"What I feel for you-it's... He bites his lower lip and stares up at me, his emotions more naked than his chest. You're my best friend. My favorite person. Someone I know I can go to when I'm happy or sad or anything in between. The only person who makes me lose control, who makes me so hot and fills me with so much want and need I can't even think straight. The person who's lips are addictive, -a thumb grazes my bottom one-who's mind is more beautiful then anything else I've ever seen. You're more than my connection; you know that, right? The first night we met, I became the luckiest guy in all the worlds. I don't think you truly understand what you mean to me. His head turns softly against the pillow. I don't think you ever will." (eARC, pg. 265)
~Jonah
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I read A Matter of Fate, back in February, when I got a tour invite, and was interested by the book synopsis. Little did I know, that this book would absolutely blow me away. It became a favorite of mine. So, as you can imagine, when I had the opportunity to review the sequel, A Matter of Heart, I was filled with excitement! Ms. Lyons delivered an amazing sequel! I just can't seem to get enough of this series! I devoured this book (almost 400 pages, ) and before I knew it, I had finished the book. A Matter of Fate had it all; an excellent storytelling, beautiful descriptions, angst, passion filled love, magic, politics, imagination, uniqueness, and authenticity. This series, is without a doubt, one of the best that deals with love triangles. I constantly felt the main character, Chloe's angst, desperation, lust, love, and passionate need for both of her connections (comparable to destined soul mates,) identical twins, Jonah, and Kellan Whitecomb. No wonder this poor girl had a horrible ulcer that she couldn't get rid of throughout the whole story. She was beyond stressed, because no matter what decisions she made, she would hurt one of the two men she loved in the process, and by default hurt herself.
A Matter of Heart was action-packed! There was never a dull moment, as Chloe joined the council, and took on the heavy responsibility of using her magic to head missions dictated to her, and that caused conflict within her. The Elders were still after her, and all of the other magicals, and they were just as powerful, and non-relenting as ever. Jonah became a more active and powerful part of the council, and was sent on a variety of missions. His love for Chloe grew, and tore him apart inside, because he knew that Chloe's heart was divided between him and his brother. Kellan wanted Chloe more than anything, and tried to stay away from Chloe, but to no avail. I did not envy Chloe's position whatsoever. She needed both brothers. Fate had dictated that they would both be her connections, and to be away from one or the other, would cause Chloe great pain. Even though she made her choice in, A Matter of Fate, she struggled with being faithful.
I loved getting to know the secondary characters that I had been introduced to in book #1, a lot more. Astrid Lotus, the twins surrogate mom was such a likable character. She was very nurturing, understanding, and loyal to her makeshift family. I felt so bad for Chloe having to deal with such cold, and horrible parents, especially when she needed them the most. When Chloe needed them, they turned their back on her. Instead Astrid, along with the twins, were the one's standing up for and supporting Chloe. It was interesting, and surprising seeing Chloe develop a friendship with Callie Lotus (Astrid's daughter and Jonah's long-term ex-girlfriend.) The more I got to know Callie, the more I understood her plight, and how difficult it was for her to still be madly in love with Jonah, but unable to have him. Callie really grew on me as a character, and I enjoyed whenever she made an appearance in the story. I was also glad to get to continue to read more of some of my favorite secondary characters in this sequel, such as Karl, Moira, Zthane, Cora, and Raul.
A Matter of Heart was a great bookish escape! I truly got lost, and was carried in to the story. I loved the fast paced, action packed story. It was fun reading about Chloe's missions, the various magicals, and their powers. I loved the idea of being able to hop in a portal, and be whisked away to some exotic location. Chloe got to travel to Hawaii, New York, Australia, Costa Rica, Rome, etc. and, I felt like I got to go with her to all of these beautiful places. The ending left me sad, but I understood why the story ended the way it did. It was the first selfless act on Chloe's part, and I was proud of her. At this point, I can't begin to guess how this series will end, and that makes me happy. I get bored when a book is too predictable. A Matter of Fate was classified as young adult, and A Matter of Heart was classified as new adult. Not only did the characters go from high school to college, as this series continued, but the steam factor went way up!!! The love scenes were explicit, descriptive, and intense. The Fate Series is fast paced, addictive, well written, filled with plot twists, passion, and some very swoon-worthy twins! You will get lost in an adventure with this series!
My Rating:
I give A Matter of Heart, by Heather Lyons 4.5 Conflicted, Guilt-Ridden, Passionate, and Deep Connection Filled Stars! The Fate Series is an amazing, and highly addictive series. Once you begin reading, you will not be able to put it down. It is the best series that I have read that deals with the subject of love triangles. I am excited and already desperate to get my hands on the next book in this series. Ms. Lyons has a unique, and fresh writing style, that is unlike any that I've every had the pleasure of reading. I highly, highly, recommend this series to readers that enjoy the New Adult age group, and the Paranormal genre. I believe fans of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instrument's Series, and Infernal Devices Series, will love the Fate Series! This series is like a rare treasure that most people don't know about, but when they discover it, everyone will be desperate to get their hand's on it! Take a chance on this series, you won't regret it!
My Favorite Quote:
"What I feel for you-it's... He bites his lower lip and stares up at me, his emotions more naked than his chest. You're my best friend. My favorite person. Someone I know I can go to when I'm happy or sad or anything in between. The only person who makes me lose control, who makes me so hot and fills me with so much want and need I can't even think straight. The person who's lips are addictive, -a thumb grazes my bottom one-who's mind is more beautiful then anything else I've ever seen. You're more than my connection; you know that, right? The first night we met, I became the luckiest guy in all the worlds. I don't think you truly understand what you mean to me. His head turns softly against the pillow. I don't think you ever will." (eARC, pg. 265)
~Jonah
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June 23, 2016
4.5/5 stars
Wow, this series. I've never been in more emotional turmoil as I have been reading these books. Seriously, it makes my heart absolutely ache. A Matter of Heart picks up a bit after A Matter of Fate. Chloe is living in Annar, working on the Council, and engaged to Jonah. However, as happy as Chloe pretends to be on the outside, she is anything but. Kellan, while out of the picture, is never far from her mind. When she is with Jonah, the heartache isn't quite so bad, but when they are apart, she can't help but dwell on the fact that a part of her is missing. Kellan's return to Annar does not help clear her confusion and Chloe is once again stuck between a rock and a hard place.
I won't lie. Chloe drove me batty in this book. She feels so much guilt and grief over her situation with the twins. I can't blame her and I understand the Connection is strong, but at some point someone is going to have to say enough is enough. How in the world Heather is going to resolve this, I have not the slightest idea. Jonah and Kellan are two amazing men who would do anything for Chloe. They want her happiness and they will even sacrifice their own for her, which both do. Plenty of times over. Neither is unreasonable in their requests of her. Jonah, as her fiancée, realizes that Kellan is a part of her life and will set aside his own feelings so that they can be friends. He makes it clear to Chloe up front what he can handle and what he can't. Kellan, on the other hand, has done everything he can to stay away from Chloe. He loves his brother and does not want to hurt him. But at what point, do you just say the hell with it all? These three are inextricably bound to one another, whether they like it or not. Heather is definitely not afraid to put her characters through the ringer and she does so in every way in this book. Hearts and trust are so very fragile already and we begin to see a very dark deterioration of the characters' emotions in this book.
Callie is back in this book and surprisingly enough, in a good capacity. She also realizes that if she wants the twins in her life she is going to have to get along with Chloe. I like her no-nonsense attitude and you can tell as much as it sucks that her ex-boyfriend is in love with someone else, she is going to step up and be the bigger person so he can be happy. Chloe hasn't been spending a lot of time with Cora, Lizzie, or Meg so Callie becomes the main girlfriend that she has.
Chloe is also having some trouble with the Council and the Guard. She is forced to assume her responsibilities as Creator much sooner than everyone would like, but out of necessity she must comply. After a mission gone wrong, Chloe now faces false accusations from a fellow Guard member who will go to extraordinary lengths to make sure she is crucified.
I ended up giving this one 4.5 stars just because Chloe tore me apart. It is so hard to get on board with her decisions when you know they're wrong. SHE'S wrong in what she does. (And she's not the only at fault.) But- she doesn't have a choice either! So I was at war with myself for most of this book. I understand her feelings, why she is doing what she does, and how she can't help any of it. And the other side of me is all, 'You're not being fair!!!!!' Sigh. My warring brain will be quiet now.
Overall, I thought the second book in the Fate Series did a great job of conveying the happiness, heartbreak, and confusion that Chloe feels over her situation with the twins, the Council, and her family. Your heart will ache at the end, and you will definitely be left wanting Book Three!
*Received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*
Wow, this series. I've never been in more emotional turmoil as I have been reading these books. Seriously, it makes my heart absolutely ache. A Matter of Heart picks up a bit after A Matter of Fate. Chloe is living in Annar, working on the Council, and engaged to Jonah. However, as happy as Chloe pretends to be on the outside, she is anything but. Kellan, while out of the picture, is never far from her mind. When she is with Jonah, the heartache isn't quite so bad, but when they are apart, she can't help but dwell on the fact that a part of her is missing. Kellan's return to Annar does not help clear her confusion and Chloe is once again stuck between a rock and a hard place.
I won't lie. Chloe drove me batty in this book. She feels so much guilt and grief over her situation with the twins. I can't blame her and I understand the Connection is strong, but at some point someone is going to have to say enough is enough. How in the world Heather is going to resolve this, I have not the slightest idea. Jonah and Kellan are two amazing men who would do anything for Chloe. They want her happiness and they will even sacrifice their own for her, which both do. Plenty of times over. Neither is unreasonable in their requests of her. Jonah, as her fiancée, realizes that Kellan is a part of her life and will set aside his own feelings so that they can be friends. He makes it clear to Chloe up front what he can handle and what he can't. Kellan, on the other hand, has done everything he can to stay away from Chloe. He loves his brother and does not want to hurt him. But at what point, do you just say the hell with it all? These three are inextricably bound to one another, whether they like it or not. Heather is definitely not afraid to put her characters through the ringer and she does so in every way in this book. Hearts and trust are so very fragile already and we begin to see a very dark deterioration of the characters' emotions in this book.
Callie is back in this book and surprisingly enough, in a good capacity. She also realizes that if she wants the twins in her life she is going to have to get along with Chloe. I like her no-nonsense attitude and you can tell as much as it sucks that her ex-boyfriend is in love with someone else, she is going to step up and be the bigger person so he can be happy. Chloe hasn't been spending a lot of time with Cora, Lizzie, or Meg so Callie becomes the main girlfriend that she has.
Chloe is also having some trouble with the Council and the Guard. She is forced to assume her responsibilities as Creator much sooner than everyone would like, but out of necessity she must comply. After a mission gone wrong, Chloe now faces false accusations from a fellow Guard member who will go to extraordinary lengths to make sure she is crucified.
I ended up giving this one 4.5 stars just because Chloe tore me apart. It is so hard to get on board with her decisions when you know they're wrong. SHE'S wrong in what she does. (And she's not the only at fault.) But- she doesn't have a choice either! So I was at war with myself for most of this book. I understand her feelings, why she is doing what she does, and how she can't help any of it. And the other side of me is all, 'You're not being fair!!!!!' Sigh. My warring brain will be quiet now.
Overall, I thought the second book in the Fate Series did a great job of conveying the happiness, heartbreak, and confusion that Chloe feels over her situation with the twins, the Council, and her family. Your heart will ache at the end, and you will definitely be left wanting Book Three!
*Received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review*
August 28, 2013
A Matter of Heart by Heather Lyons was so, so amazing. Heather did a fabulous job with this sequel. Sometimes, the second book in a series isn’t as good as the first book; it just can’t live up to the hype of the first book. But that is ABSOLUTELY NOT the case with A Matter of Heart – it stands on its own and is an overall amazing read!
As with A Matter of Fate, this book sucks you in from the very first page and takes you on a wild ride. There’s an action scene almost immediately, followed by a scene that holds some incredible insight and has some great moments between Chloe and Kellan (Kellan! Swoons!)
I absolutely love Chloe. Honestly, I’m pretty sure she’s one of my favorite MC’s ever. Her destiny as a Creator carries so much weight and responsibility. Yes, she complains sometimes and she does go through some mini-meltdowns in this book, but she still holds her head high and tries to think of others before herself. We also get to see Drunk Chloe again, and let me tell you, she’s hilarious. It’s so wrong, but I love Drunk Chloe!
If you read my review for A Matter of Fate, then you know I’m 100% Team Kellan. So it’s no surprise when I say: Jonah makes me soooo mad! He’s so quick to assume the worst, and I hate his temper. He needs to trust Chloe already! I mean, I get why he doesn’t and I guess at certain times (I admit reluctantly) he would be an idiot to trust her, what with her and Kellan’s history, but still. It’s irrational, but it irritates me! I think part of the problem was that I was just sick of the fighting, in general. I know no relationship is perfect, but how can they be soulmates with THIS much fighting? Didn’t they learn their lesson in A Matter of Fate? Clearly not. But it’s okay, because I want Chloe and Kellan to end up together, so she and Jonah can fight all they want! *Grins.*
There’s a LOT of tension between Chloe and Kellan in A Matter of Heart, especially in the beginning. There’s a funny scene where they trade insults, and I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. And I even agreed with Kellan a few times!
I seriously love Callie. I know I said this in my review of A Matter of Fate, but it still holds true. I love her friendship with Chloe. She’s honest and blunt, and she tells it like it is, even when Chloe doesn’t want to hear it. Honestly, as far as friends go, I prefer Callie over Cora. There’s something about Cora that.. I can’t explain it. She’s a great character, but I just love Callie. Maybe it’s the WAY their friendship developed, but I feel like Chloe and Callie were MEANT to be friends. They just fit so well together.
The ending absolutely blew my mind. I didn’t see it coming, and I was shocked, to say the least. It was so sad, for everyone involved, and I’m really anxious to see how things are resolved in the third and final book, A Matter of Truth (out in November). Honestly, waiting for November is going to be so tough! I need to know what happens next! I need to see who she ends up with!
All in all, loved this book. I did get irritated with the characters – a lot – but in a good way, if that makes sense – I was so invested in this story line and these characters, I couldn’t help but yell at them when I thought they were being stupid, or cry with them when they were hurt and upset. It’s a great thing to read a book and be that invested in it – It means it’s well written and amazing. I hope that makes sense! And I highly, highly recommend this book, as well! You’ll swoon over Jonah and Kellan, trust me!
You can also find more from me on my blog: Pandora's Books
As with A Matter of Fate, this book sucks you in from the very first page and takes you on a wild ride. There’s an action scene almost immediately, followed by a scene that holds some incredible insight and has some great moments between Chloe and Kellan (Kellan! Swoons!)
I absolutely love Chloe. Honestly, I’m pretty sure she’s one of my favorite MC’s ever. Her destiny as a Creator carries so much weight and responsibility. Yes, she complains sometimes and she does go through some mini-meltdowns in this book, but she still holds her head high and tries to think of others before herself. We also get to see Drunk Chloe again, and let me tell you, she’s hilarious. It’s so wrong, but I love Drunk Chloe!
If you read my review for A Matter of Fate, then you know I’m 100% Team Kellan. So it’s no surprise when I say: Jonah makes me soooo mad! He’s so quick to assume the worst, and I hate his temper. He needs to trust Chloe already! I mean, I get why he doesn’t and I guess at certain times (I admit reluctantly) he would be an idiot to trust her, what with her and Kellan’s history, but still. It’s irrational, but it irritates me! I think part of the problem was that I was just sick of the fighting, in general. I know no relationship is perfect, but how can they be soulmates with THIS much fighting? Didn’t they learn their lesson in A Matter of Fate? Clearly not. But it’s okay, because I want Chloe and Kellan to end up together, so she and Jonah can fight all they want! *Grins.*
There’s a LOT of tension between Chloe and Kellan in A Matter of Heart, especially in the beginning. There’s a funny scene where they trade insults, and I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. And I even agreed with Kellan a few times!
I seriously love Callie. I know I said this in my review of A Matter of Fate, but it still holds true. I love her friendship with Chloe. She’s honest and blunt, and she tells it like it is, even when Chloe doesn’t want to hear it. Honestly, as far as friends go, I prefer Callie over Cora. There’s something about Cora that.. I can’t explain it. She’s a great character, but I just love Callie. Maybe it’s the WAY their friendship developed, but I feel like Chloe and Callie were MEANT to be friends. They just fit so well together.
The ending absolutely blew my mind. I didn’t see it coming, and I was shocked, to say the least. It was so sad, for everyone involved, and I’m really anxious to see how things are resolved in the third and final book, A Matter of Truth (out in November). Honestly, waiting for November is going to be so tough! I need to know what happens next! I need to see who she ends up with!
All in all, loved this book. I did get irritated with the characters – a lot – but in a good way, if that makes sense – I was so invested in this story line and these characters, I couldn’t help but yell at them when I thought they were being stupid, or cry with them when they were hurt and upset. It’s a great thing to read a book and be that invested in it – It means it’s well written and amazing. I hope that makes sense! And I highly, highly recommend this book, as well! You’ll swoon over Jonah and Kellan, trust me!
You can also find more from me on my blog: Pandora's Books
September 18, 2014
Reviewed for Confessions From Romaholics
A Matter of Heart is the second book in the Fate series and is a story that probably you want to read if you want to run the full gamut of emotions because the author knows how to toy with them, something not many writers can do. The fact that this is a fantasy book is a plus for me because in the category of NA there is hardly any fantasy stories yet on my radar that are worth reading. The sequel to the A Matter of Fate follows with the tale of Chloe, Jonah, Kellan and a range of other characters in the alternative earth that is separated by planes of existence, each different from the next.
The series follow Chloe who is a Creator, a human who has rare magical skills. She can create literally anything, and currently there are only two in existence like her and she has become revered by many people and seen as a threat by others. For me, she honestly is a brat, but she gets a kick in her butt from the least expected source and realises how good things are for her.
Time has passed since we last saw Chloe, she is now living in Annar, the magical plane for all magical beings after finishing high school. Now that she’s eighteen, she has her own separate life, she’s happily engaged to Jonah, she’s on the council that governs all the planes and beginning to be allowed to use her skills which she has been waiting in anticipation of since she is only doing one subject at the university. When her life comes tumbling apart as things start to change not only personally but in the council and the world around her, she makes decisions and friendships that may come at a dire price.
Kellan, her former love interest, has returned and the guy is keeping it together in order to have everything smooth and even. Emotional like his twin brother Jonah, he is Chloe other half as well because the brothers are identical which means there is a love triangle happening. You have to feel sorry for him; the poor guy tries to do everything right but he doesn’t come up smelling like roses because of the choices he makes to help his loved ones. Then there is Jonah, the passive guy who is on the council; you want him in your court if you ever are in trouble as he tries to make everything good for his love Chloe and keep her safe.
Chloe is completely blind to this and needs to grow up fast and who better than Callie, yes Callie, the one you wanted to hate who wrecked things between the Chloe and Jonah in the previous book? Well you haven’t seen everything yet and Callie surprisingly takes a different turn in this book.
As the author takes you on another spin in this continuing series that will leaving you wanting the next book because of its cliff hanger ending, you can’t help fall in love with this world Heather Lyons has created. After reading this book, I totally understand why people are in love with this series.
5 couples and honestly I have written the review this way because you NEED to read this book for yourself and I don’t want to give this the whole story away.
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A Matter of Heart is the second book in the Fate series and is a story that probably you want to read if you want to run the full gamut of emotions because the author knows how to toy with them, something not many writers can do. The fact that this is a fantasy book is a plus for me because in the category of NA there is hardly any fantasy stories yet on my radar that are worth reading. The sequel to the A Matter of Fate follows with the tale of Chloe, Jonah, Kellan and a range of other characters in the alternative earth that is separated by planes of existence, each different from the next.
The series follow Chloe who is a Creator, a human who has rare magical skills. She can create literally anything, and currently there are only two in existence like her and she has become revered by many people and seen as a threat by others. For me, she honestly is a brat, but she gets a kick in her butt from the least expected source and realises how good things are for her.
Time has passed since we last saw Chloe, she is now living in Annar, the magical plane for all magical beings after finishing high school. Now that she’s eighteen, she has her own separate life, she’s happily engaged to Jonah, she’s on the council that governs all the planes and beginning to be allowed to use her skills which she has been waiting in anticipation of since she is only doing one subject at the university. When her life comes tumbling apart as things start to change not only personally but in the council and the world around her, she makes decisions and friendships that may come at a dire price.
Kellan, her former love interest, has returned and the guy is keeping it together in order to have everything smooth and even. Emotional like his twin brother Jonah, he is Chloe other half as well because the brothers are identical which means there is a love triangle happening. You have to feel sorry for him; the poor guy tries to do everything right but he doesn’t come up smelling like roses because of the choices he makes to help his loved ones. Then there is Jonah, the passive guy who is on the council; you want him in your court if you ever are in trouble as he tries to make everything good for his love Chloe and keep her safe.
Chloe is completely blind to this and needs to grow up fast and who better than Callie, yes Callie, the one you wanted to hate who wrecked things between the Chloe and Jonah in the previous book? Well you haven’t seen everything yet and Callie surprisingly takes a different turn in this book.
As the author takes you on another spin in this continuing series that will leaving you wanting the next book because of its cliff hanger ending, you can’t help fall in love with this world Heather Lyons has created. After reading this book, I totally understand why people are in love with this series.
5 couples and honestly I have written the review this way because you NEED to read this book for yourself and I don’t want to give this the whole story away.
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June 27, 2013
This series is turning out to be a favorite of mine, A Matter of Heart is the second book in the series and it picks up not too long after the first book ended. Chloe is now on the council but is still pretty much clueless about the world of magicals, she chose Jonas and is not living happily next door to him… and life haws been moving on, sorta…
I think what I like most about this book is that the idea behind the story is pretty original, and the way the author is able to write the story you cant help but feel for each and every character.
I am honestly kinda on the fence about Chloe; she is selfish, whiny, and well a little annoying honestly. Yes she had a crappy upbringing and her parents are idiots but still… she should have realized by now that if she wants to know anything she has to figure it out herself. She is to dependant on everyone around her. I also know that she is in a really hard situation with both Kellan and Jonas, and maybe I am bias (TEAM KELLAN) but she is really not being fair to either one of them… she is stringing them both along.
I was honestly expecting her to take off by herself and leave both guys from like a quarter through the book because that just seemed like what she has to do to not only figure herself out, but also to let them go until she decides who and if she wants them.
Jonas actually REALLY surprised me in this book, I thought he was the level headed brother who could do no wrong… but man oh man does that boy have a temper. He was also not always sucha nice guy which disappointed me a little, because although I will never turn on Kellan, I liked knowing the Jonas was steady, reliable and just plain nice.
*Sigh* Kellan… he broke my heart little by little in this book. He keeps trying to do the right thing, and he literally takes it to the extreme with all of his distractions and ‘hobbies’, but no matter how much he tries he just cant stay away from Chloe. It is always kinda bittersweet when they are together; I personally think they TOTALLY belong to each other.
Oh! Callie! I was so prepared to hate her because well she wasn’t very nice in the first book in the brief glimpse we got of her… but boy oh boy she is AWESOME! She is outspoken, fun, spontaneous, and loyal… she is the perfect person for Chloe to be friends with. Regardless of how they met and what stands between them.
My only main issues with this book were that sometimes with Chloe’s whining… it was really drawn out and sometimes totally unnecessary, yes she is confused… get over it… yes she loves both brothers… get over it… yes her parents suck… get over it… yes she is the target of the crazy elders… get over it… I hope that she finally grows up a bit for the third book, I am so ready to love Chloe, but she makes it really really card.
That ending… I getting trying to get to the next page, I thought there was something wrong with my copy of the book… because I mean seriously it could NOT end like that! That was mean, I hate cliffhangers to begin with, but that is the biggest cliffhanger I have read in such a long time. I have such high hopes for the third book, and I want it right now!
I think what I like most about this book is that the idea behind the story is pretty original, and the way the author is able to write the story you cant help but feel for each and every character.
I am honestly kinda on the fence about Chloe; she is selfish, whiny, and well a little annoying honestly. Yes she had a crappy upbringing and her parents are idiots but still… she should have realized by now that if she wants to know anything she has to figure it out herself. She is to dependant on everyone around her. I also know that she is in a really hard situation with both Kellan and Jonas, and maybe I am bias (TEAM KELLAN) but she is really not being fair to either one of them… she is stringing them both along.
I was honestly expecting her to take off by herself and leave both guys from like a quarter through the book because that just seemed like what she has to do to not only figure herself out, but also to let them go until she decides who and if she wants them.
Jonas actually REALLY surprised me in this book, I thought he was the level headed brother who could do no wrong… but man oh man does that boy have a temper. He was also not always sucha nice guy which disappointed me a little, because although I will never turn on Kellan, I liked knowing the Jonas was steady, reliable and just plain nice.
*Sigh* Kellan… he broke my heart little by little in this book. He keeps trying to do the right thing, and he literally takes it to the extreme with all of his distractions and ‘hobbies’, but no matter how much he tries he just cant stay away from Chloe. It is always kinda bittersweet when they are together; I personally think they TOTALLY belong to each other.
Oh! Callie! I was so prepared to hate her because well she wasn’t very nice in the first book in the brief glimpse we got of her… but boy oh boy she is AWESOME! She is outspoken, fun, spontaneous, and loyal… she is the perfect person for Chloe to be friends with. Regardless of how they met and what stands between them.
My only main issues with this book were that sometimes with Chloe’s whining… it was really drawn out and sometimes totally unnecessary, yes she is confused… get over it… yes she loves both brothers… get over it… yes her parents suck… get over it… yes she is the target of the crazy elders… get over it… I hope that she finally grows up a bit for the third book, I am so ready to love Chloe, but she makes it really really card.
That ending… I getting trying to get to the next page, I thought there was something wrong with my copy of the book… because I mean seriously it could NOT end like that! That was mean, I hate cliffhangers to begin with, but that is the biggest cliffhanger I have read in such a long time. I have such high hopes for the third book, and I want it right now!
July 4, 2013
The first book in this series broke my heart. This one tore it open and ripped it to shreds. This follow up to A Matter of Fate continues the story of Chloe and her challenge to save her kind. And, as if that’s not enough, Fate has dealt her a cruel hand…she is connected to two brothers – a physical and emotional bond that can’t be broken. My heart gets heavy just thinking about it!
Although there is some adventure in this book, its main focus is on the relationships between Chloe, Jonah and Kellan. Chloe is in a precarious and painful position, one where making a decision is virtually impossible. I, myself, chose a brother quite quickly (I’m good like that…lol) but her connection to both, being unbreakable, puts her in a more difficult situation. The push and pull of these relationships and the feelings attached brought me equal parts joy and sorrow. This was definitely an emotional roller coaster and was very well written. I will admit that I may have screamed at Chloe (mostly in my head, but not always) to just make a decision already…stop procrastinating and get on with it…please stop torturing those boys. But, ultimately, her heartbreak was so great that I could easily see why she couldn’t. The author’s attempt to put us inside Chloe’s head and heart forced me to relate to her situation even when I felt she was being a bit whiny and indecisive.
As for the brothers, they both surprised me. Jonah wore his emotions on his sleeve this time and wasn’t nearly as perfect as he appeared in the first book. The stress of the situation took a toll on him and made him more human. Kellan…oh, Kellan…the poor boy broke my heart. His attempts to do the right thing and his misguided efforts to distract himself from the situation were bittersweet. Both their lives are at a standstill…both waiting for Chloe…both taking what they can get…both feeling the guilt and misery along with the fleeting moments of joy. *sigh*
I should also share that I loved the secondary characters in this book. I wish we’d seen more Karl and I fell in love with Callie. Every one of these characters added to the story in their own way. One final thing I should add about this series is that it started out as YA and, because the character have aged, it is now being written as NA. What does that mean? Well, the relationships are more mature and the heat is a bit steamier. It feels like a natural progression and fits the story well.
So, what am I getting at with all of this? It’s a great series! Plenty of adventure, an interesting world, characters who grab your heart, and situations that seem too difficult to resolve make it a great read. Oh, and the cliffhanger is a killer…so prepare yourself!
Although there is some adventure in this book, its main focus is on the relationships between Chloe, Jonah and Kellan. Chloe is in a precarious and painful position, one where making a decision is virtually impossible. I, myself, chose a brother quite quickly (I’m good like that…lol) but her connection to both, being unbreakable, puts her in a more difficult situation. The push and pull of these relationships and the feelings attached brought me equal parts joy and sorrow. This was definitely an emotional roller coaster and was very well written. I will admit that I may have screamed at Chloe (mostly in my head, but not always) to just make a decision already…stop procrastinating and get on with it…please stop torturing those boys. But, ultimately, her heartbreak was so great that I could easily see why she couldn’t. The author’s attempt to put us inside Chloe’s head and heart forced me to relate to her situation even when I felt she was being a bit whiny and indecisive.
As for the brothers, they both surprised me. Jonah wore his emotions on his sleeve this time and wasn’t nearly as perfect as he appeared in the first book. The stress of the situation took a toll on him and made him more human. Kellan…oh, Kellan…the poor boy broke my heart. His attempts to do the right thing and his misguided efforts to distract himself from the situation were bittersweet. Both their lives are at a standstill…both waiting for Chloe…both taking what they can get…both feeling the guilt and misery along with the fleeting moments of joy. *sigh*
I should also share that I loved the secondary characters in this book. I wish we’d seen more Karl and I fell in love with Callie. Every one of these characters added to the story in their own way. One final thing I should add about this series is that it started out as YA and, because the character have aged, it is now being written as NA. What does that mean? Well, the relationships are more mature and the heat is a bit steamier. It feels like a natural progression and fits the story well.
So, what am I getting at with all of this? It’s a great series! Plenty of adventure, an interesting world, characters who grab your heart, and situations that seem too difficult to resolve make it a great read. Oh, and the cliffhanger is a killer…so prepare yourself!
July 4, 2013
The first book in this series broke my heart. This one tore it open and ripped it to shreds. This follow up to A Matter of Fate continues the story of Chloe and her challenge to save her kind. And, as if that’s not enough, Fate has dealt her a cruel hand…she is connected to two brothers – a physical and emotional bond that can’t be broken. My heart gets heavy just thinking about it!
Although there is some adventure in this book, its main focus is on the relationships between Chloe, Jonah and Kellan. Chloe is in a precarious and painful position, one where making a decision is virtually impossible. I, myself, chose a brother quite quickly (I’m good like that…lol) but her connection to both, being unbreakable, puts her in a more difficult situation. The push and pull of these relationships and the feelings attached brought me equal parts joy and sorrow. This was definitely an emotional roller coaster and was very well written. I will admit that I may have screamed at Chloe (mostly in my head, but not always) to just make a decision already…stop procrastinating and get on with it…please stop torturing those boys. But, ultimately, her heartbreak was so great that I could easily see why she couldn’t. The author’s attempt to put us inside Chloe’s head and heart forced me to relate to her situation even when I felt she was being a bit whiny and indecisive.
As for the brothers, they both surprised me. Jonah wore his emotions on his sleeve this time and wasn’t nearly as perfect as he appeared in the first book. The stress of the situation took a toll on him and made him more human. Kellan…oh, Kellan…the poor boy broke my heart. His attempts to do the right thing and his misguided efforts to distract himself from the situation were bittersweet. Both their lives are at a standstill…both waiting for Chloe…both taking what they can get…both feeling the guilt and misery along with the fleeting moments of joy. *sigh*
I should also share that I loved the secondary characters in this book. I wish we’d seen more Karl and I fell in love with Callie. Every one of these characters added to the story in their own way. One final thing I should add about this series is that it started out as YA and, because the character have aged, it is now being written as NA. What does that mean? Well, the relationships are more mature and the heat is a bit steamier. It feels like a natural progression and fits the story well.
So, what am I getting at with all of this? It’s a great series! Plenty of adventure, an interesting world, characters who grab your heart, and situations that seem too difficult to resolve make it a great read. Oh, and the cliffhanger is a killer…so prepare yourself!
Although there is some adventure in this book, its main focus is on the relationships between Chloe, Jonah and Kellan. Chloe is in a precarious and painful position, one where making a decision is virtually impossible. I, myself, chose a brother quite quickly (I’m good like that…lol) but her connection to both, being unbreakable, puts her in a more difficult situation. The push and pull of these relationships and the feelings attached brought me equal parts joy and sorrow. This was definitely an emotional roller coaster and was very well written. I will admit that I may have screamed at Chloe (mostly in my head, but not always) to just make a decision already…stop procrastinating and get on with it…please stop torturing those boys. But, ultimately, her heartbreak was so great that I could easily see why she couldn’t. The author’s attempt to put us inside Chloe’s head and heart forced me to relate to her situation even when I felt she was being a bit whiny and indecisive.
As for the brothers, they both surprised me. Jonah wore his emotions on his sleeve this time and wasn’t nearly as perfect as he appeared in the first book. The stress of the situation took a toll on him and made him more human. Kellan…oh, Kellan…the poor boy broke my heart. His attempts to do the right thing and his misguided efforts to distract himself from the situation were bittersweet. Both their lives are at a standstill…both waiting for Chloe…both taking what they can get…both feeling the guilt and misery along with the fleeting moments of joy. *sigh*
I should also share that I loved the secondary characters in this book. I wish we’d seen more Karl and I fell in love with Callie. Every one of these characters added to the story in their own way. One final thing I should add about this series is that it started out as YA and, because the character have aged, it is now being written as NA. What does that mean? Well, the relationships are more mature and the heat is a bit steamier. It feels like a natural progression and fits the story well.
So, what am I getting at with all of this? It’s a great series! Plenty of adventure, an interesting world, characters who grab your heart, and situations that seem too difficult to resolve make it a great read. Oh, and the cliffhanger is a killer…so prepare yourself!
June 30, 2013
I fell in love with the Whitcomb twins and Chloe with Lyon's first book A Matter of Fate. But this book made me feel every emotion so intensely as I read about the weight of the world on Chloe's shoulder. How can a girl of only 18 deal with so much? Well, she does the best she can but she is faced with so many huge decisions that you can't help but feel for her. Many would think that having a connection would be the best, but for Chloe she has two and putting her in an almost impossible situation. Which brother to choose? Who does she make happy and who must she hurt?
While I read this book I was in for a roller coaster of emotions. I squealed like a high school teenager when a certain twin came into the book and I fan girled over all of their stolen moments. There were times where I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I had to walk away and process the awesome and heartbreak and longing and a range of emotions I was feeling. I cherished each moment Chloe had with Kellan. I felt that Chloe and Kellan had this unique yin/yang relationship. They worked well together in times of distress and seemed to really get each other in so many different ways. (Can you tell what Team I am??) That doesn't mean I don't love Jonah kind and patient Jonah. But I wonder if Jonah's love is a pacifier. If his love is guarded in protecting Chloe in a way where she can't live her life.
And then you think that it isn't just Chloe that has to deal with these emotions. Jonah and Kellan and Chloe all are in this sticky situation. You feel for these three as they hurt and love and laugh and cry. How can you not?
While I was reading this I also had this thought. Chloe has had distant love from her parents and while I wouldn't say she lived a life without love I often wonder if she has experience the all consuming love that Jonah and Kellan have for her. If you weren't used to it, it could easily be overwhelming. That love paired with
By the end of the book these were my thoughts Chloe says that she had no control over her life due to fate but I am hoping with the third book and on she says screw you fate and takes charge of her own life. She has to make her own decisions and not what fate says because it could possibly kill her. I still don't know what those brothers though and I can't wait until we see how it works out. Overall, this has been one of my top 3 books this year!!! I encourage you all to read this series, it wont disappoint!!
While I read this book I was in for a roller coaster of emotions. I squealed like a high school teenager when a certain twin came into the book and I fan girled over all of their stolen moments. There were times where I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I had to walk away and process the awesome and heartbreak and longing and a range of emotions I was feeling. I cherished each moment Chloe had with Kellan. I felt that Chloe and Kellan had this unique yin/yang relationship. They worked well together in times of distress and seemed to really get each other in so many different ways. (Can you tell what Team I am??) That doesn't mean I don't love Jonah kind and patient Jonah. But I wonder if Jonah's love is a pacifier. If his love is guarded in protecting Chloe in a way where she can't live her life.
And then you think that it isn't just Chloe that has to deal with these emotions. Jonah and Kellan and Chloe all are in this sticky situation. You feel for these three as they hurt and love and laugh and cry. How can you not?
While I was reading this I also had this thought. Chloe has had distant love from her parents and while I wouldn't say she lived a life without love I often wonder if she has experience the all consuming love that Jonah and Kellan have for her. If you weren't used to it, it could easily be overwhelming. That love paired with
By the end of the book these were my thoughts Chloe says that she had no control over her life due to fate but I am hoping with the third book and on she says screw you fate and takes charge of her own life. She has to make her own decisions and not what fate says because it could possibly kill her. I still don't know what those brothers though and I can't wait until we see how it works out. Overall, this has been one of my top 3 books this year!!! I encourage you all to read this series, it wont disappoint!!
August 18, 2013
I devoured A Matter of Fate in a couple of days and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on A Matter of Heart. Chloe Lilywhite has taken her place as Creator on the council and is immediately assigned challenging missions right out of the gate. Being put in a powerful yet stressful position at such a young age provides Chloe with so many conflicted emotions that it was hard to watch at times as she struggled with these difficult decisions. She has a terrible burden placed on her shoulders and I was impressed with her character because I know that I never would have been able to handle that level of stress at her age. With these changes, Chloe also has to deal with the fact that the threat from the Elders is escalating and is now putting everyone that she loves in harm’s way.
Her relationship with Jonah has taken a more serious turn now that they have moved to Annar and live next to each other. They are engaged to be married but Chloe still feels conflicted because of her feelings for his twin, Kellan. In the first book, I absolutely adored Kellan because I just felt that he was a better match for Chloe, even though she was Connected and destined to be with Jonah. In this book, she still has to work with Kellan, which is awkward and confusing at times because they are both unsure about what to say to each other. The feelings are still there and I just find myself liking Kellan more and more. The love triangle between the three intensifies in this book and it was such an gut-wrenching emotional roller-coaster from beginning to end.
I loved A Matter of Heart and Heather’s writing captured my attention from the very start. I can’t wait to read A Matter of Truth which is due out in December because I can’t wait to see what happens to Chloe next after the events in A Matter of Heart.
Her relationship with Jonah has taken a more serious turn now that they have moved to Annar and live next to each other. They are engaged to be married but Chloe still feels conflicted because of her feelings for his twin, Kellan. In the first book, I absolutely adored Kellan because I just felt that he was a better match for Chloe, even though she was Connected and destined to be with Jonah. In this book, she still has to work with Kellan, which is awkward and confusing at times because they are both unsure about what to say to each other. The feelings are still there and I just find myself liking Kellan more and more. The love triangle between the three intensifies in this book and it was such an gut-wrenching emotional roller-coaster from beginning to end.
I loved A Matter of Heart and Heather’s writing captured my attention from the very start. I can’t wait to read A Matter of Truth which is due out in December because I can’t wait to see what happens to Chloe next after the events in A Matter of Heart.
June 27, 2013
A Matter Of Heart is simply an amazing follow up to A Matter Of Fate. Let me just start out by saying Heather Lyons you are a cruel cruel women with this book! (hahaha just kidding) Lord I had so much emotion reading this book. I laughed, I cried, and I screamed at my Kindle like a nut job. I have to say I love love triangles because it is like watching a train wreck happen and you want no need to see what happens next. Heather has done a GREAT job with this triangle because if you have read the first book you know one of the guys walked away and she chose the other but the heart knows what it wants and her heart is greedy as all hell because Chloe wants both boys.
Chloe is no longer in school and she has joined the council and has her own apartment and she has even enrolled at the University Of Annar. She is with Jonah and they are engaged. This all seems like everything is going good right? Well think again because looks are deceiving and Chloe is about to learn that the hard way. She has gone out with the guards on missions and she is still trying to hone her skills but it is hard.
That is when S^&* hits the fan and a brutal attack on the council has everyone in an uproar. Chloe still as a creator has no idea what she is capable of but she knows she wants to keep her people safe and Jonah safe. Her love for him in never dying or is it? Because Kellan comes back and Chloe's traitorous heart beats fast and furious for Kellan and she wants him back as well. But she is engaged to Jonah and he is the perfect match for her or is someone else perfect for her?
What will happen with Chloe and the council? What will happen between her and Jonah? What will happen between her and Kellan? Want to know well get to reading then! Happy Reading!
Chloe is no longer in school and she has joined the council and has her own apartment and she has even enrolled at the University Of Annar. She is with Jonah and they are engaged. This all seems like everything is going good right? Well think again because looks are deceiving and Chloe is about to learn that the hard way. She has gone out with the guards on missions and she is still trying to hone her skills but it is hard.
That is when S^&* hits the fan and a brutal attack on the council has everyone in an uproar. Chloe still as a creator has no idea what she is capable of but she knows she wants to keep her people safe and Jonah safe. Her love for him in never dying or is it? Because Kellan comes back and Chloe's traitorous heart beats fast and furious for Kellan and she wants him back as well. But she is engaged to Jonah and he is the perfect match for her or is someone else perfect for her?
What will happen with Chloe and the council? What will happen between her and Jonah? What will happen between her and Kellan? Want to know well get to reading then! Happy Reading!
September 21, 2013
Review abridged from my book review blog, Reading the Alphabet.
A Matter of Heart opens shortly after the end of A Matter of Fate. Chloe Lilywhite, now 18, is right where fate said she would be: living in Annar, attending the university there, and having accepted her place as a Creator. Much like in the first book, Chloe does not embrace her role, angry over all that Fate has thrown her. Sure, creating things is cool, but there are two sides to that coin and the flip side is the opposite of creation.
Although it may have seemed that Chloe made her choice when it comes to love, the love triangle rages on as well, and I stick to my assertion in my review of the first book that this one is well done. If I were to say that I’m on one “team,” I’d be lying. I’m on the team of whoever happens to be in the scene. I totally understand the appeal of each person.
It’s no wonder that Chloe struggles at an internal level with everything going on in her life. At the heart of this book are real issues that escape the fantasy realm: the desire to find love, acceptance, and friendship. This isn’t just true for Chloe, many of the characters in A Matter of Heart are looking for at least one of these elements. This makes them all so real. This truly is a major strength of the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed the evolution and maturation of the Fate series with A Matter of Heart and am very excited that there is more coming soon. After the twist of an ending, I need to know what happens next.
*I received an e-copy of this book from InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest review.*
A Matter of Heart opens shortly after the end of A Matter of Fate. Chloe Lilywhite, now 18, is right where fate said she would be: living in Annar, attending the university there, and having accepted her place as a Creator. Much like in the first book, Chloe does not embrace her role, angry over all that Fate has thrown her. Sure, creating things is cool, but there are two sides to that coin and the flip side is the opposite of creation.
Although it may have seemed that Chloe made her choice when it comes to love, the love triangle rages on as well, and I stick to my assertion in my review of the first book that this one is well done. If I were to say that I’m on one “team,” I’d be lying. I’m on the team of whoever happens to be in the scene. I totally understand the appeal of each person.
It’s no wonder that Chloe struggles at an internal level with everything going on in her life. At the heart of this book are real issues that escape the fantasy realm: the desire to find love, acceptance, and friendship. This isn’t just true for Chloe, many of the characters in A Matter of Heart are looking for at least one of these elements. This makes them all so real. This truly is a major strength of the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed the evolution and maturation of the Fate series with A Matter of Heart and am very excited that there is more coming soon. After the twist of an ending, I need to know what happens next.
*I received an e-copy of this book from InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest review.*
September 10, 2013
I think Heather Lyons is becoming one of my favorite authors. I don't know if my heart has ever hurt as much reading books as it has throughout these two books.
And I'm seriously dying for the next book in this series. I don't know how I'm going to wait to see what happens!
I loved this book as much as the first, which is rare. It grabbed me and didn't let me go. It made me question the beliefs I held throughout the entirety of the first book. It broke my heart and made me feel Chloe's pain, confusion, love, heartbreak, hope and devastation.
I loved these characters. I'm glad Jonah was fleshed out more. He felt too flat in the first book. In this book, we see him be irrational and conniving at places. And we see him struggle with trust and giving Chloe information. He keeps her in the dark a lot about a lot of different things and seems to think there is nothing wrong with it.
Though Jonah isn't all bad, he still loves Chloe unconditionally. He's smart, caring, loyal and hardworking. I can see why Chloe loves him, though I'm not totally sure why she always picks him and why she never considers Kellan as the Connection to solidify.
I really loved Kellan in this book. I liked him in the last book, but not as much as now. There were times I wanted to scream at Chloe to pick Kellan. Kellan is honest with Chloe and doesn't hide things from her and seems more genuine than Jonah.
This book was amazing. I absolutely can't wait to read the last two books in this series. They need to come out now! I need to see what happens with the way things are left. Though I hope we get some of Kellan and Jonah's perspective with the way things ended.
I highly recommend this series!
And I'm seriously dying for the next book in this series. I don't know how I'm going to wait to see what happens!
I loved this book as much as the first, which is rare. It grabbed me and didn't let me go. It made me question the beliefs I held throughout the entirety of the first book. It broke my heart and made me feel Chloe's pain, confusion, love, heartbreak, hope and devastation.
I loved these characters. I'm glad Jonah was fleshed out more. He felt too flat in the first book. In this book, we see him be irrational and conniving at places. And we see him struggle with trust and giving Chloe information. He keeps her in the dark a lot about a lot of different things and seems to think there is nothing wrong with it.
Though Jonah isn't all bad, he still loves Chloe unconditionally. He's smart, caring, loyal and hardworking. I can see why Chloe loves him, though I'm not totally sure why she always picks him and why she never considers Kellan as the Connection to solidify.
I really loved Kellan in this book. I liked him in the last book, but not as much as now. There were times I wanted to scream at Chloe to pick Kellan. Kellan is honest with Chloe and doesn't hide things from her and seems more genuine than Jonah.
This book was amazing. I absolutely can't wait to read the last two books in this series. They need to come out now! I need to see what happens with the way things are left. Though I hope we get some of Kellan and Jonah's perspective with the way things ended.
I highly recommend this series!
August 3, 2016
This series is no joke. It will tear and claw at you until you are raw with emotion. A Matter of Heart punches you right in the gut and teaches us that Fate can be a cruel, cruel women that seems to have every intention of leaving broken hearts in it's wake.
Chloe has made her decision and seems to be living a happy life with Jonah, however all is not what it appears to be. Chloe life has always been dictated to her and moving to Annar is no different. Instead of slowly being introduced into her new life as a creator, she is thrown in to her new role and forced to give up what she wants. And even though she chose Jonah, Chloe can't stop thinking about Kellan, her fiancé's brother.
Chloe, Jonah and Kellan find themselves in an impossible game of love. Their connections are slowly destroying each other and they all seem powerless to stop it.
Jonah is trying to be the bigger man and allow Kellan in Chloe's life. He wants to do the right thing to have the people he loves most in life, however his decisions are killing a piece of his soul.
Kellan is tired of playing second fiddle to his bother. He loves Chloe and decides that he will no longer stand back and allow his brother to win, but is Kellan ready to lose his brother.
Chloe is playing a dangerous game. She refuses help or to talk to anyone which leads her down precarious path with Kellan, while lying to Jonah. Chloe doesn't know how to give up either brother. Lies, half-truths, cheating and indecisions leads Chloe to make a desperate decision. One that will hurt all those she loves and one decision she may never come back from.
Chloe has made her decision and seems to be living a happy life with Jonah, however all is not what it appears to be. Chloe life has always been dictated to her and moving to Annar is no different. Instead of slowly being introduced into her new life as a creator, she is thrown in to her new role and forced to give up what she wants. And even though she chose Jonah, Chloe can't stop thinking about Kellan, her fiancé's brother.
Chloe, Jonah and Kellan find themselves in an impossible game of love. Their connections are slowly destroying each other and they all seem powerless to stop it.
Jonah is trying to be the bigger man and allow Kellan in Chloe's life. He wants to do the right thing to have the people he loves most in life, however his decisions are killing a piece of his soul.
Kellan is tired of playing second fiddle to his bother. He loves Chloe and decides that he will no longer stand back and allow his brother to win, but is Kellan ready to lose his brother.
Chloe is playing a dangerous game. She refuses help or to talk to anyone which leads her down precarious path with Kellan, while lying to Jonah. Chloe doesn't know how to give up either brother. Lies, half-truths, cheating and indecisions leads Chloe to make a desperate decision. One that will hurt all those she loves and one decision she may never come back from.
July 17, 2024
*Slight spoilers ahead*
UGH. This book was so good, but I just wanted the throttle Chloe 90% of the time. She was very Kiera-esque from Thoughtless in this book. So very selfish throughout! And then she kept saying how guilty she felt - YES you should feel guilty! But did that stop her from acting extremely selfish the next minute? No. UGH! I am team Jonah, have been and continue to be. I like Kellan well enough, but it KILLED me how she would open up to Kellan but not Jonah! SO. Frustrating. I have high hopes that she grows up in the next book since it is called A Matter of TRUTH.... something she definitely struggled with in this book. I'm happy with the way this book ended. I hope she does some soul searching and realizes how terrible she treated these two guys she loves so much and hopefully changes her ways.
Although this book was so heartbreaking and frustrating, I have to give it 5 stars as only an excellent writer can get these kind of emotions from me. I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on the next book and I can only imagine the anguish of having to wait until March 2014 for the next installment! I need to know what happens right NOW!
UGH. This book was so good, but I just wanted the throttle Chloe 90% of the time. She was very Kiera-esque from Thoughtless in this book. So very selfish throughout! And then she kept saying how guilty she felt - YES you should feel guilty! But did that stop her from acting extremely selfish the next minute? No. UGH! I am team Jonah, have been and continue to be. I like Kellan well enough, but it KILLED me how she would open up to Kellan but not Jonah! SO. Frustrating. I have high hopes that she grows up in the next book since it is called A Matter of TRUTH.... something she definitely struggled with in this book. I'm happy with the way this book ended. I hope she does some soul searching and realizes how terrible she treated these two guys she loves so much and hopefully changes her ways.
Although this book was so heartbreaking and frustrating, I have to give it 5 stars as only an excellent writer can get these kind of emotions from me. I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on the next book and I can only imagine the anguish of having to wait until March 2014 for the next installment! I need to know what happens right NOW!
June 26, 2013
This is my favorite series for 2013. Heather Lyons is the Queen of the love triangles. The second book has me flip-flopping as to whom Chloe should choose. First I want her to be with Kellan, then I want her to be with Jonah, then Kellan and vice versa. I have never read a book like this where I want the heroine to be with both guys. The two twins are hot, gorgeous, sexy and emotional. Where Kellan is passionate and a thrill seeker, Jonah is solid and calm. Heather wrote this book so well that I could feel the stress and emotion that Chloe is facing.
I like how this book transitions from YA to NA. The make-out scenes are hot and passionate. It kept me in suspense and frustrated. I really want her to finally go all the way with one of the twins. Preferably with Kellan.
Besides romance there is also some action and never a dull moment. I am so looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I like how this book transitions from YA to NA. The make-out scenes are hot and passionate. It kept me in suspense and frustrated. I really want her to finally go all the way with one of the twins. Preferably with Kellan.
Besides romance there is also some action and never a dull moment. I am so looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
September 12, 2013
I need the next book, now! :/ Why oh why is November still a couple months away...
I feel so sorry for Chloe and the boys. I really feel for all of them. There is no clean cut choice in the matter. All of them are always going to hurt in some way. I completely understand why she does what she does at the end of this book.
But dang it, my heart hurts. I know who I want for her but that doesn't mean I dont love the other choice as well. Even though I've obviously never been through what Chloe, Kellan, and Jonah have been through - I feel like I have because of how Heather writes these characters. I literally felt like my heart was breaking every time one of the characters felt that way.
I can't wait to see what has happened with the Guard. How will Chloe live this life she has chosen? What will happen when the boys find her? Will the Elders find her first? So many questions!
I will be anxiously waiting for the third book!!!
I feel so sorry for Chloe and the boys. I really feel for all of them. There is no clean cut choice in the matter. All of them are always going to hurt in some way. I completely understand why she does what she does at the end of this book.
But dang it, my heart hurts. I know who I want for her but that doesn't mean I dont love the other choice as well. Even though I've obviously never been through what Chloe, Kellan, and Jonah have been through - I feel like I have because of how Heather writes these characters. I literally felt like my heart was breaking every time one of the characters felt that way.
I can't wait to see what has happened with the Guard. How will Chloe live this life she has chosen? What will happen when the boys find her? Will the Elders find her first? So many questions!
I will be anxiously waiting for the third book!!!
June 28, 2013
This series is MARVELOUS! The second book of this series was even better than the first, and I didn't think that was possible. Heather Lyons is such an intelligent writer, I admit there was a word (or two) I had to look up in the dictionary :-) Even though most of the characters are young, they are so complex. Who doesn't enjoy being tortured by a love triangle, involving twin brothers ? Toss in a little magic and the fate of the world, and you have an absolute winner! There is a cliffhanger, so I am dying until the next book.
October 30, 2013
Heather Lyons never ceases to amaze me... Chloe's journey continues in the second installment of the third Fate book. And if possible, I think I love this book more than the first. Which is ridiculous considering I love the crap out of the A Matter of Fate. This book is even more angsty than the first, and we all know how much I love angst. Once again, it was almost too much for me to handle. The emotions from this book are freaking unreal. But, the good news is I've finally decided I love Kellan a smidge more than Jonah! Bad news, I think her happiness is with Jonah. Actually, not really bad news because I love Jonah too. Chloe has a lot of growing up to do, and I can't wait for her to finally mature. This book just about did my head in with all the back and forth. But it was delicious. I love that this one picked up right after the other one, and takes you on a tornado the entire time only to end like THAT. Actually, is it weird to say I was actually satisfied with the ending...?
July 17, 2013
I love this series. I was so impressed as to how the author was really able to make me feel all of Chloe's emotions to the point that I am at a lost for what I think she should do and what would be the best for her. I think that she needs to figure out why she has a Connection to two people besides the reason that they are twin. I am not sure that she is becoming physically ill because of stress or because there is something poisonous about her double connection. I still am not sure which brother I think she should end up with, but I think there is a reason that she has always cared more about Jonah's feelings than Kellan's and I can't wait for the next book to find out the truth of the matter.
June 26, 2013
I think this is the first series that I have absolutely NO idea who I want the main character to end up with! Although the logical answer would be Jonah cause of the whole meeting in their dreams thing, Kellan won't be so bad either because they both make Chloe better in their own ways. There were times when I really wanted to hate Chloe especially with her tendency to overreact, but all I could do was sympathize with her because of the state of turmoil she constantly had to live in. I can't imagine what its like to be in love with two people let alone twin brothers! Like Callie said "you couldn't pay me to walk in your shoes"
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