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Destiny #2
La Chute de Mirial
*Sequel to the award-winning Destiny's Blood*
A broken tradition.
A hunted child.
A rebellion that threatens to topple the very fabric of the universe.
When Layela Delamores gives birth to her first child, the ether immediately rejects what should be its only heir. A wave of destruction sweeps the ether races and sparks Solaria’s ire and rebellion on Mirial. A new heir rises to take the throne of Mirial, one who wields tainted ether.
Unable to access the flow of ether, Layela is left with little choice but to flee Mirial, seeking answers that may no longer exist, prepared to sacrifice everything to free herself and her daughter from the clutches of the First Star.
A broken tradition.
A hunted child.
A rebellion that threatens to topple the very fabric of the universe.
When Layela Delamores gives birth to her first child, the ether immediately rejects what should be its only heir. A wave of destruction sweeps the ether races and sparks Solaria’s ire and rebellion on Mirial. A new heir rises to take the throne of Mirial, one who wields tainted ether.
Unable to access the flow of ether, Layela is left with little choice but to flee Mirial, seeking answers that may no longer exist, prepared to sacrifice everything to free herself and her daughter from the clutches of the First Star.
- GenresScience FictionFiction
480 pages, Paperback
First published March 25, 2012
About the author
Marie Bilodeau
55 books69 followersMarie Bilodeau is an award-winning science-fiction, fantasy and horror writer. She has been nominated four times for Canada's most prestigious science-fiction literary award, the Aurora Award, for both her novels and her short stories.
Marie is also a performing storyteller. She's told stories to a wide variety of audiences in theatre houses, tea shops, schools, bars and under disco balls. Find out more at www.mariebilodeau.com.
Marie is also a performing storyteller. She's told stories to a wide variety of audiences in theatre houses, tea shops, schools, bars and under disco balls. Find out more at www.mariebilodeau.com.
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July 14, 2022
Marie is a wonderful writer and this was another heart-warming and action filled tale.
May 9, 2018
Generic and badly written. But not badly enough to be funny.
April 26, 2012
The lovely Marie Bilodeau released the second of her Destiny series and I was lucky enough to snag a copy at Ad Astra. Between working on my own writing and fighting a nasty case of con-crud I was finally able to finish it today.
So what do I think of it?
Destiny's Fall is good continuation of the series. I can see a greater maturity in Marie's writing style while it still retains her storytelling voice, and I can see growth in how the characters are portrayed. They're more vibrant in this book, have more of an individual voice rather than just being swept along in the admirably done narrative. This is especially true of Avienne, who is now definitely my favorite character of the series. (What can I say, I have a weakness for redheads.)
The issue I noticed in Destiny's Blood is still present in Destiny's Fall. It's far too short. The book just seems to be ramping up when it comes to a conclusion. Also, there were some things mentioned but characters, told to the reader, that I would have loved to have seen played out on the page. One part in particular is the implantation of a magic jewel that sounds like it would have been an awesome scene but we only get told about it later rather than actually seeing it happen.
There are so many tumultuous events this book that happen one after another that I was exhausted by the end. I'd love to see the characters having a chance to talk more, to have a chance to truly digest what just happened to them.
Based on what I've seen, I think Destiny's Fall could easily have been twice its current length without losing any of its impact. As I said about Destiny's Blood, if the worst thing I can say about a book is that it's too short then it can't be all that bad.
(Yes, I've ready some really long books/series that should have ended pages ago... cough... Wheel Of Time... cough)
Go check out Marie's site and look into getting a copy of your own.
So what do I think of it?
Destiny's Fall is good continuation of the series. I can see a greater maturity in Marie's writing style while it still retains her storytelling voice, and I can see growth in how the characters are portrayed. They're more vibrant in this book, have more of an individual voice rather than just being swept along in the admirably done narrative. This is especially true of Avienne, who is now definitely my favorite character of the series. (What can I say, I have a weakness for redheads.)
The issue I noticed in Destiny's Blood is still present in Destiny's Fall. It's far too short. The book just seems to be ramping up when it comes to a conclusion. Also, there were some things mentioned but characters, told to the reader, that I would have loved to have seen played out on the page. One part in particular is the implantation of a magic jewel that sounds like it would have been an awesome scene but we only get told about it later rather than actually seeing it happen.
There are so many tumultuous events this book that happen one after another that I was exhausted by the end. I'd love to see the characters having a chance to talk more, to have a chance to truly digest what just happened to them.
Based on what I've seen, I think Destiny's Fall could easily have been twice its current length without losing any of its impact. As I said about Destiny's Blood, if the worst thing I can say about a book is that it's too short then it can't be all that bad.
(Yes, I've ready some really long books/series that should have ended pages ago... cough... Wheel Of Time... cough)
Go check out Marie's site and look into getting a copy of your own.
May 9, 2013
I revceived this book as part of a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
Destiny's Fall carried off right where Destiny's blood left off, and was a pleasure to read. Bilodeau took the time to further develop each character, and the emotional rollercoaster they were on. The addition of Ardice to the family was well described, and the intorduction of potential male heirs was an unexpected twist.
Excited to find out what the final book has in store!
Destiny's Fall carried off right where Destiny's blood left off, and was a pleasure to read. Bilodeau took the time to further develop each character, and the emotional rollercoaster they were on. The addition of Ardice to the family was well described, and the intorduction of potential male heirs was an unexpected twist.
Excited to find out what the final book has in store!
September 6, 2016
I REALLY enjoyed this book in the Destiny series. Some of the problems I had with the first one remain, but this one really caught my imagination.
I can relate better to the main character now. It flowed really well. I was so much more engaged with this one than the first.
I may have been grumpy when reading the first... perhaps. This book turned me around. I can't wait to complete this series now!
I can relate better to the main character now. It flowed really well. I was so much more engaged with this one than the first.
I may have been grumpy when reading the first... perhaps. This book turned me around. I can't wait to complete this series now!
January 20, 2015
Another novel in Marie Bilodeau's destiny series.
This picks up where the last one left off, and you can see the story become deeper and more complex. More police states, more escapes, more prophesy.
This picks up where the last one left off, and you can see the story become deeper and more complex. More police states, more escapes, more prophesy.
April 27, 2012
Another great book! I really hope there is at least one more to this series...
May 24, 2012
This is one of the greastest books I ever readed.I wish that there was more in the book.I cant wait to see what this author will do.She just won over a reader.
January 9, 2021
Good tale, should have finished it a long time ago but life is full of distractions. Not the book's fault.
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