Touched – The Caress of Fate (Touched Saga)

What an amazing writer, and a beautiful story
This is an “updated” review and be aware it *DOES contain spoilers*I’ve had the opportunity to read an excerpt from the upcoming release of ‘Brokenhearted’ and oh God! Tears trickled down my face as I began to read it. By the time I’d finished, I had completely fallen apart. I can’t imagine how horrific it would be to come face to face with the sudden loss Gemma is enduring, here in the real world. It’s hard enough experiencing it with her in my alternate reality. They say some books you just read, some you enjoy, but then there are special ones that swallow you heart and soul. This saga has devoured mine.I would LOVE to begin reading Brokenhearted and find the scenario ‘Unfaithful’ ended with was just another of Gemma’s premonition dreams. That she, along with Ginevera, Simon AND Evan used her dream-state vision as how to take Drake down. OR…at the very least, Gemma used what was revealed to her in said (my wishful) premonition dream; to ensure she’d be thinking clearly and recognize Evan by his touch, emotion, & tender loving words, so to NOT mistakenly use the poison on him.Now, knowing my “alternate beginning” isn’t meant to be…I believe us die-hard fans & readers, along with Gemma, Ginevra, & Simon will come to learn that Gemma is a witch; HOPEFULLY, this will occur early in the soon to be released book! I’m pretty sure I’ve correctly figured out the witch part, and I believe Gemma’s grandmother was also a witch. In “A Caress of Fate”, I remember Gemma saying her grandmother always told her “The Mind is capable of great magic, but only if you look at things with the heart and not the eyes; it’s impossible to see the magic in the world if you don’t feel it first within”. I’d say remembering that statement has served her very well thus far and I believe if Gemma concentrates and remains focused, she’ll be able to bring Evan back because love can transcend space and time. Both she and Evan confessed even death will not keep them apart. If Gemma’s powers aren’t quite strong enough yet to do it alone, Ginevera, I have no doubt, will be there to help her see it through. At what cost for each of them though? I’m afraid to even consider. All I do know is that Evan MUST be brought back. Life without him is nothing but darkness. We need our Sun, Moon, and Stars. Oh, and lets not forget, redemption. 😂Everyone is going to think I’ve gone completely mad, but I have read all installments of the “Touched Saga” thus far (English Version) SIX times. Cover to Cover, back to back….NOT kidding. When you re-read, you pick up on things you may have overlooked the first go-round. Even after 6 times I’m sure I’ve still missed something. I have soooo many questions I hope will be revealed at some point before this saga concludes. Such as, what happened to the real Drake? Whose side of the family (mom or dad) did the Witches bloodline come from – OR is it random like the bloodline of the Angels of Death? Is the fate of the world (according to the Masala) really dependent on Gemma’s death, or did they foresee the baby she’s now carrying, and it is this that spawned the Masala’s insistence that her death be carried out? A baby, conceived in love, by a Witch and an Angel of Death – will it be a Hybrid so to speak? What could the destiny of this child be? To make right all the bad in the world, and grant redemption to the Angels of Death so to they too can assume their place in Heaven OR will this child bring about mass destruction?If I didn’t know better, I’d swear these books have cast a spell on me 😘. I can’t seem to get past them… I keep reading and re-reading; never tiring of them. I think about the books when I’m not reading and even dream about different scenarios (future) and alternates to the ones that have already occurred…..talk about embarrassing. As much as I love books though, and I do have my favorites, I have never re-read a single one of them more than twice. Maybe its just that I see so much of myself in Gemma when I was a teen. I was a bookworm, and I too liked to escape into the woods, propped against a tree, nothing but me, a gentle breeze, and the birds….reading, I’d travel to another place in time.I am anxiously awaiting Brokenhearted, and hoping the 4th book in this series will be released in early 2017. More than anything though, I’d absolutely love to see Mrs. Amore write more books for this series, such as back-stories on Gemma’s parents & the grandmother, Ginevera, & Simon, and, of course, more on our main characters (Gemma, Evan, & their baby, Ginevera, & Simon). What happens after Expiation? Where do their adventures & struggles take them? These characters now hold a special place in my heart, and I’m no where near ready to say goodbye to them.What an amazing writer, and a beautiful story…I absolutely fell in love with the Touched series and its characters. They, along with Mrs. Amore’s wording, pulls readers into the book; bearing witness to every scene, every emotion, every struggle, every triumph.

An Interesting Novel
When the author says “Dark. Romantic. Dangerous.” They are not kidding. I enjoy dark supernatural romance novels and I got that and more with this story.The characters are interesting and kept me reading. Gemma is an interesting character. She is the intended target of Evan, the Grim Reaper, and she has a “chance” encounter with him. She’s the only one who notices, and she gradually falls in love with him.Now, this is what I like most about this book. The romance isn’t rushed. It is a gradual thing and while at times it does slow down the pace of the novel, it doesn’t completely make me want to put down. Instead, it’s like luring a feline with a piece of string. Just move it a little bit at a time and they’ll keep coming closer. That’s how I felt at times with this book. The author kept me wanting more by giving me a bit at a time and then gives me a nice reward for my patience.I absolutely enjoy books that give me dual points of view so I get Gemma’s and then I get Evan’s. For me, this balances out the story nicely. Getting both sides keeps me engaged and gives me exactly what it is that I am looking for when I’m wondering what is going on in the other character’s head.If you enjoy paranormal romance novels with a gradual love interest then this is a good book to pick up. I am rating this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.

“You can’t escape fate” it’s written in the stars, but can a love beyond all boundaries, realms change it’s path? Gemma has no idea what she will soon encounter and what will change her world forever.A dark, mysterious stranger suddenly appears in her town who forces Gemma to question many of her thoughts, instincts and emotions. Evan, an otherworldly boy seems to captivate her at every turn, igniting her heart, body and soul. Evan was sent for a purpose, he is the angel of death, an executioner and Gemma is his target.Evan instantly becomes overwhelmed, obsessed and conflicted by many emotions he has never had to confront, leaving him to struggle with the implications of killing Gemma. Will he be her death or her saviour? Will he risk his own life, give up the chance of Redemption for a love that may be then end of him if he completes his mission?Strongly recommend this book for readers of Hush Hush, Die for Me, Radiant Sky and other paranormal, romantic trilogies. I’m dying for book two, Unfaithful to be released on Paperback Elisa!!

I purchased this on my Kindle after seeing it online and I have to say, it did not disappoint! This is quite possibly the best fantasy romance book I have read in a considerably long time. The books far outstripped the Twilight series and even the fallen series by Lauren Kate. The superb attention to detail in this book really allowed me to literally escape in the story and picture everything. So much intrigue, suspense and romance. After finishing this book it took me all of two seconds to then get the next in the series and so far that has also been equally invoking and wonderful. The series also manages to be thought provoking, making you wonder exactly what happens when you pass on. This is a literary masterpiece. I would recommend this book to absolutely everyone as I feel anybody would enjoy the fantasy fiction of this series. I read constantly and have no particular genre that I stick to and until now, no favourite books however this is definitely now my favourite.