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Destiny's Fire (Kythan Guardians #1)

by Trisha Wolfe (Goodreads Author)

3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 · rating details · 846 ratings · 174 reviews

It's the year 2040, and sixteen-year-old Dez Harkly is one of the last of her kind—part of a nearly extinct race of shape-shifters descended from guardians to the Egyptian pharaohs. Her home and her secret are threatened when the Council lowers the barrier, allowing the enemy race to enter the Shythe haven.

As the Narcolym airships approach, Dez and her friends rebel agains...more

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Published January 10th 2012 by Omnific Publishing (first published January 8th 2012)

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Jan 09, 2012 Giselle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, ebook, steampunk

As a new steampunk novel, Destiny's Fire delivers with a lot of action, steamy scenes and a fantastic futuristic setting. On the brink of extinction, enemy races Narcolym and Shythe are going to have to learn to live with each other, because Haven Falls' protective barrier has come down.

While I had difficulty at the start, I ended up captivated by the world that Trish has built. Right from the beginning we're thrown into this world with Nacrolyms, Shythe, and the intriguing history surrounding t...more As a new steampunk novel, Destiny's Fire delivers with a lot of action, steamy scenes and a fantastic futuristic setting. On the brink of extinction, enemy races Narcolym and Shythe are going to have to learn to live with each other, because Haven Falls' protective barrier has come down.

While I had difficulty at the start, I ended up captivated by the world that Trish has built. Right from the beginning we're thrown into this world with Nacrolyms, Shythe, and the intriguing history surrounding them. I was a bit disjointed at first, not knowing the specifics of this reality. How they live, the barrier, why they are at war; the politics behind the plot take a while to become clear. Combined with the slower pace, I wasn't sure what to make of the book. However, about half-way through it picks up quite a bit, along with deeper world building which quickly turns it into an engrossing tale.

Inside this world resides quite a few fascinating characters. Dez, our main character, is determined, strong, with an attractive personality. I loved her attitude, as well as her realistic reactions to the events in the story. Her "secret" also promises an exciting, action packed series. The only thing I didn't like was how she treated Jace as sort of a stand-in for her real interest. I loved Jace. He's so sweet and genuine; I really felt for him. Dez's best friend, Lana, is a fun, well-rounded character that you get to care about as much as the protagonist. She's exuberant and simply fills the pages with life.

The unique lore together with unexpected plot twists gives us a remarkably elaborate story. Everything blends together wonderfully. I especially enjoyed the romance that allows a breather from the intensity. There is definite chemistry between the love interests which is perfectly paced to make us long for more. Altogether well written and gratifying, Destiny's Fire is an honorable debut that I recommend to all steampunk fans.

Fun fact: I have a strong dislike for the word eyeteeth (Which does not, in fact, mean eyeballs on teeth *phew*) O_o

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Dec 01, 2011 Victoria Scott rated it 5 of 5 stars

In a nutshell, DESTINY'S FIRE made me hate Trisha Wolfe. I'm talking SERIOUS hate--like fuming, loathing, hair-ripping hatred that leads to chainsaws and lighter fluid. Basically, this book made me realize how far I have to go before I pen a book as brilliant as DESTINY'S FIRE. Hence the hate.

On the reals: I loved the main character, Dez, and her struggle to find her place in a chaotic, turbulent world. The book's steamy scenes are hot enough to make the Sahara shiver, and the writing is brilli...more

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Feb 17, 2012 Mimi Valentine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-star, best-of-2012, boys-i-wish-were-real, favourites, pure-awesomeness, reviewed

If I love this book any more than I already do, I don't think it would be healthy! Destiny's Fire is one of those books you pick up not expecting much but end up loving unconditionally.

In Destiny's Fire, Trisha Wolfe creates one of the most unique, complex, and breathtaking stories you'll ever read about. At first the world may seem a little overwhelming, but you quickly get immersed in the thrilling world of the Kythan with their crazy-cool powers. There's also a fun steampunk element, too (wi...more

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Apr 16, 2012 KM added it

Shelves: steampunk, 2012-debuts

Similar Books: Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Half-Blood by Jennifer Armentrout

Destiny's Fire was for me what Jennifer L. Armentrout's books are for a lot of other people, I think - a quick, fun, fast-paced guilty pleasure with great worldbuilding and plenty of steamy romance. There were a lot of elements in this book that I don't normally like - a love triangle, [semi] insta-love, and a heroine that's totally unrealistic. But I've got to say that everything came together into a story that I devoured....more

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Jan 03, 2012 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, i-own, kindle, read-in-2012

Need book 2 NOW!!

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Review: I must say that I honestly didn't know what to expect when I started reading this book. I knew I loved Trisha's writing from what I read in her short story Unveiled, but this was my first time reading a steampunk novel. But as soon as I started reading, all my worries flew away. Destiny's Fire grabbed me on page 1. Literally, and if you've read the book, you know why! Immediately in the story we meet Dez and the triplets - Jace, Lana, and Nick. We learn about th...more Need book 2 NOW!!

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Review: I must say that I honestly didn't know what to expect when I started reading this book. I knew I loved Trisha's writing from what I read in her short story Unveiled, but this was my first time reading a steampunk novel. But as soon as I started reading, all my worries flew away. Destiny's Fire grabbed me on page 1. Literally, and if you've read the book, you know why! Immediately in the story we meet Dez and the triplets - Jace, Lana, and Nick. We learn about their world in 2040 where the Narcolym are coming to start mingling with the Shythe. No one really likes this idea, especially Jace. Dez and the triplets train for a battle they feel will be inevitable.

As I mentioned, steampunk is new to me and I thought I would be completely confused by the terms. I should have factored in Trisha's fabulousness. She made it exciting! She completely described this foreign world to me in a way that helped me truly visualize it. It all made sense!

Dez was incredible. She was such a strong character and she really cared about her friends. This is all tested when Reese, a Narcolym, pushes his way into the picture. Jace and Reese do not get along, at all! Due to all of this conflict, Jace finally stars showing his feelings for Dez and she tries to see what is stronger, her feelings for her best friend or her best friend's new enemy. Drama! Reese is more than he seems though, and he shows Dez a part of her past that she didn't know existed.

Jace or Reese, Jace or Reese. It's like picking cake or ice cream. Trisha created the type of love triangle I adore. I could see the pull for each guy and they both did have a downside. No one was perfect and between Jace's temper and Reese's secrets, I could see the conflict Dez had between them.

The plot and action Trisha created in this story was also an unexpected turn. There was a great back-story, a lot of manipulation, and a powerful Council that both races had to deal with. I felt like I was thrown headfirst into this intense battle and I loved every minute of it! Dealing with all the craziness really helped Dez grow as a person. It was as if she was 3 years older by the end of the book.

I was very satisfied with how everything wrapped up but I gotta have book 2 soon!! Who can resist reading more of a wonderful story with a sizzling romantic love triangle? Not me!

Destiny's Fire gave me a taste of something new and I'm hooked! I can't wait to read more from Trisha Wolfe and see where she takes these characters next.

Recommended: Paranormal/steampunk readers or anyone who wants a taste of steampunk. Also, anyone who just loves a lot of drama, action, and hotness. (less)

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Nov 21, 2011 Julie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Destiny's Fire was one of the best young adult reads for me this year. Since it will not be released from Omnific Publishing until 2012, I'm not going to do a full review here. Just know, the characters are amazing and I SO want to be their friend. The plot twists into something I wasn't quite expecting, but did add to my emotional turmoil in a good way. Intrigue, suspense, action, strong male and female characters...this book has it all. The fantasy elements are unique from others I've read in...more

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Feb 12, 2012 Jessica rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: People who aren't bothered by love triangles of the Bella-Jacob-Edward kind

Shelves: 05-literary-crush-worthy, 24-ebooks, 32-made-me-want-to-pull-my-hair-out

Uuuugh, why? Please tell me why? Why would one ruin a gripping and fast-paced story, set in an imaginative and unique world with a stupid, painful and utterly unnecessary love triangle?!? God, I'm so mad. I really thought I was going to love this, because at first the story seemed so promising but no, of course there has to be a love triangle (and one of the worst kind) to rain on my parade. As soon as it was clear that there would be a LT everything went as expected. This story line is so old i...more Uuuugh, why? Please tell me why? Why would one ruin a gripping and fast-paced story, set in an imaginative and unique world with a stupid, painful and utterly unnecessary love triangle?!? God, I'm so mad. I really thought I was going to love this, because at first the story seemed so promising but no, of course there has to be a love triangle (and one of the worst kind) to rain on my parade. As soon as it was clear that there would be a LT everything went as expected. This story line is so old it has grown a beard! And that ending really finished me off. Ridiculous, I tell you. I guess my problem is that I've read too many books like this one in my time and I just don't have any patience left for this kind of - excuse me - shit. That's why I loved Night School so much. That woman actually managed to surprise me. But surprises here? Oh no. Don't expect any. Everything will play out exactly how you think it will. Now I need to get a few more things off my chest but it's gonna get a bit spoilery so be warned.

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So...now how should I rate this? I have no idea. I liked it but the romance part bothered me so, so much that I can't bring myself to give this more than 3 stars. And I'm being generous here.(less)

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Jan 15, 2012 Andrea rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc, read-in-2012

What can I say about Destiny's Fire? This is the type of book that makes me so happy to be part of the blogging community, because I'm not sure that I would have ever found it otherwise. And I'm going to warn you up front, I have major love for this book.

From the opening scene; fun, action-packed, and heated, I was hooked. The world in Destiny's Fire is what I'm going to call steampunk-light (I don't know if this is an actual word/phrase, but I'll go with it). Sometimes I find Steampunk books t...more What can I say about Destiny's Fire? This is the type of book that makes me so happy to be part of the blogging community, because I'm not sure that I would have ever found it otherwise. And I'm going to warn you up front, I have major love for this book.

From the opening scene; fun, action-packed, and heated, I was hooked. The world in Destiny's Fire is what I'm going to call steampunk-light (I don't know if this is an actual word/phrase, but I'll go with it). Sometimes I find Steampunk books to be overwhelming. All the gears and cogs and cranks and... you know what I mean. I like it, but I just don't follow. But, what I loved the about the world of Destiny's Fire is, while there some mention of gears and levers and such, actual steam is what powers this world. And steam, I understand.

Author Trisha Wolfe described the world so succinctly and vividly that I could actually visualize all of the strange wonders as I read. The dance club, Cogs, the falls, the Academy, they all felt real to me. I was dancing in the club with Dez, I could feel the cool water misting over me , I was in the classroom at the Academy. It was awesome to actually feel like a participant in their world.

All great stories require a great main character. Dez is a girl on the brink of a life-changing transition. A transition all Shythe teens go through, but then again, Dez isn't the typical Shythe teen. She is brave without coming across as arrogant. She is kind without being a pushover. She has loads of responsibility raining down on her and while she may get a tad overwhelmed at times, she keeps herself together.

A girl like Dez is bound to draw the attention of a great guy, right? How about two guys? Jace and Reece help complete a tremendously written love triangle. A lot of people dislike love triangles, and I've been known to be one of those people occasionally. BUT, when you have a well-written triangle, featuring three strong, deserving characters, count me in. Jace, Dez's life-long friend is hot, protective, and a bit of a hot-head, always ready to fight to protect what's his. Reece, new in town and a member of a rival race, is hot, protective, and a bit of a hot-head, ready to fight to get what he wants. See a pattern? These two guys have a lot in common, not that they'd admit it. Neither Jace nor Reece, in my opinion, is a wrong choice. Sure, I have my preference (no, I'm not going to tell you!), but I wouldn't have been mad if, so long as she had a good reason, Dez had chosen the other guy.

I can't possibly begin to touch on every single reason I loved this book. Destiny's Fire was full of romance, action and intrigue; brilliantly paced, swiftly moving from one emotionally or action-packed scene to the next. From the opening sequence to the stunning end, this book is was inventive, riveting and left me begging for more!

Favorite Quote:

"He pulled back, his eyes scanning my face, and then pressed another light, tender kiss to my lips.
'From the moment I looked into your eyes, I've wanted to do that,' he said, and smiled.
'Could've fooled me.' I laughed breathlessly. 'I thought you either wanted to kill me or feel me up.'
'Well...' He chuckled. 'Both at first. All right, then from the moment you punched me, I wanted to do that.' He cocked his head. 'Like I said, when you're angry, you're hot.' " (page 47, ARC)
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Apr 05, 2012 Erin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of Half-Blood and I Am Number Four

Shelves: favorites, favorite-authors, sequels-to-read, ya-fantasy-favorites, signed-books

OH MY LORD!!! I'm amazed that this book was under my radar, but I am absolutely thrilled that I came across it! This was awesome, it was like Half-Blood and I Am Number Four mixed together into a brand new world! I have to say the book blurb does not do it justice, so I feel the need to write a detailed review. Wolfe has written a unique, exciting, sexy story that captivated me from beginning to end, and I absolutely loved it!

Dez lives with her mother, a member of the nearly-exctinct Kythan shap...more OH MY LORD!!! I'm amazed that this book was under my radar, but I am absolutely thrilled that I came across it! This was awesome, it was like Half-Blood and I Am Number Four mixed together into a brand new world! I have to say the book blurb does not do it justice, so I feel the need to write a detailed review. Wolfe has written a unique, exciting, sexy story that captivated me from beginning to end, and I absolutely loved it!

Dez lives with her mother, a member of the nearly-exctinct Kythan shape-shifter race. They live in fear that someone will discover Dez's secret; that she's not only Kythan, but also half-Narcolym, the enemy race. Dez and her closest friends, triplets Nick, Jace, and Lana, secretly train together to keep themselves ready to fight for the survival of the Kythan. As she's about to turn 17 and come into her powers, her world is turned upside down when the Narcos, normally unwelcome in Haven Falls, are suddenly allowed in their city by their Council. After an unsettling and confusing confrontation with a cocky Narco named Reese, Dez is more nervous than ever about what the change will mean for her. But when she starts the painful process of changing, Reese becomes her greatest ally to help her through. She finds they are more alike than she ever realized, and that this arrogant guy who couldn't keep his hands off her at the club is far more than meets the eye. As he helps Dez prepare to hide her abilities before they all head off to the academy, they can't deny their feelings for each other any longer. But with Jace suddenly acting like he wants more than friendship, a line being drawn between the races, and questions about Dez's abilities and the Narco presence still unanswered, can there really be anything between them?

Okay, so now to gush!! This book was so much more than I was expecting, it really took me by surprise. The characters that Wolfe created were fun, real, exciting, and memorable. Dez is awesome, I just love her!! She reminds me of (ironically) Deznee from Touch. She is uncertain of where her future is going, but she's strong and brave as she faces it all and becomes the ultimate bad-ass as the story goes on. I really liked the triplets, too, they were interesting characters and the history they had with Dez gave the book more depth. Jace was so sweet (though hot-headed) and timid with her; it was obvious to everyone else how he felt and it was cute to watch him fumble all over himself in the beginning of the story. I have to say, though, the moment Reese walked into the picture I was 100% sold on him. Talk about your sexy, cocky, make-me-melt characters; he is HOT!! I mean, like, I think my kindle almost melted HHHHHOOOOTTTT! Good lord, every minute he was with Dez the chemistry between them was seriously off the charts, and Wolfe definitely gives plenty of examples for us to enjoy! *biting knuckles*

I love the plot for this series, too, and I think Wolfe did a great job of creating something that was exciting to read about. We learn about the history of the races and how they came to be servants to the humans, but I didn't feel like the book was bogged down by that part of the story. The powers that the different races posses, and how Dez learns to control hers, were so much fun to read about. I so look forward to seeing what she and Reese will be capable of later in the series!!

This story has everything you could ask for in a great fantasy series; an exciting and unique plot, plenty of action, dynamic characters, a sexy and pulse-racing romance, hearthache, a creepy antagonist you know will be back for more, and twists that keep you guessing to the very end. I couldn't put this book down all day because I was hooked on everything that was happening to Dez and Reese! It's not often you come across a series that is this well-written, and I'm definitely impressed!! Wolfe has started a phenomenal series with Destiny's Fire, and I can't wait to see what's next and have more of these awesome characters in the sequel!!(less)

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Dec 15, 2012 Rebecca ♥ Ash, Jem, Warner ♥ rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Shelves: fantasy, mythology, steampunk, young-adult, romance, memorable-men, reviewed, ebook, shapeshifters

I really loved this book! I think it deserves a 4.5/5. The premise was amazing, and the idea of the Kythan and their abilities and their world. And I love private school stories, even though that aspect of the story didnt last long, I enjoyed it. Destiny was an awesome heroine, I really loved her. There were times when I questioned some of her decisions, but she must have been very confused and scared, so I can forgive her, especially since things turned out well in the end.

I love Reese. He was...more I really loved this book! I think it deserves a 4.5/5. The premise was amazing, and the idea of the Kythan and their abilities and their world. And I love private school stories, even though that aspect of the story didnt last long, I enjoyed it. Destiny was an awesome heroine, I really loved her. There were times when I questioned some of her decisions, but she must have been very confused and scared, so I can forgive her, especially since things turned out well in the end.

I love Reese. He was so awesome. Even though Jace was swooning all over Destiny from the beginning, as soon as Reese made an appearance I knew he was the one. And he just got better with each appearance. I couldnt get enough! For those who have read Evernight, Jace reminded me of Balthazar from that series. But Reese is like no other. There were instant sparks! Far from insta-love, but more like when you cant stand someone but are still attracted to them. Sexual tension. But once Dez realized she could trust him things went so quickly. She opened up to him instantly and trusted him with everything. But it is somewhat understandable. They had a lot in common and they could understand each other like no one else, he clearly cared about her so much. And they could not stop kissing. Haha, there is so much kissing in this book!

But there was a time early on when something Dez said put worry in Reese's eyes. Dez saw it and asked him about it. But I knew he was lying. He was always open and honest with her and she could see that she could trust him and so could we. But I never forgot that one moment and I didnt like it. Reese was so wonderful, I couldnt handle it if it turned out to be too good to be true. For the rest of the book I was waiting for the other shoe to drop. They ended up having their highs and lows, and during the lows I was so sad and anxious. But the highs made me forget the lows all together! And it had such a great ending that it was all worth it! It was just great overall, with a great mood and a lot of action and suspense. I highly recommend this book, especially to fans of Half-Blood. I cant wait for the next book in the series!(less)

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Feb 08, 2012 Juhina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: review-books, blog-tour, ebook

Destiny's Fire was a mix of future, paranormal, and adventure, along with an extra spoonful of romance. I loved how all the themes were balanced, to appeal to a wide range of readers. The protagonist, Dez, was kick butt!, she had awesome powers, a great set of friends, and an unexpected love interest.

I went into the story thinking i had it all figured out from the first couple of chapters, that I knew how it's going to end, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ending. The author makes you th...more

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Aug 07, 2011 Traci rated it 5 of 5 stars

This isn't out yet, so, no spoilers:

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's YA/steampunk goodness to the core. There is a love triangle, but it doesn't work the way you think it will...and I was unsure how it was going to go up until the very end! So hard to pick a team! (no but srsly Team Reese) (heh)
The dialogue is solid, very funny and authentic. The world the Kythan live in is realistic yet tinged with the steampunk/paranormal, which is so fun and cool to get into. Highly recommended. Get into...more

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Jan 10, 2012 Michelle rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: blog-tour, kindle, favorites, review-on-blog

I was excited about Destiny's Fire right off the bat and it did not disappoint at all. In fact, it exceeded expectations in every way! The more I read, the more excited about the story I got. Trisha Wolfe, created an awesome storyline, cool kick butt characters, and gadgets worthy of the steampunk title. So many of the 2012 debuts have such a huge hype surrounding them, and Destiny's Fire deserves all of it.

The story focuses around Dez and her three triplet friends. They are all members of the S...more

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Jan 13, 2012 Paige Bradish rated it 5 of 5 stars

At first I didn’t know if I was going to enjoy Destiny’s Fire because I wasn’t really sure if it was my style. But I really liked the book! It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole entire time and not a lot of books lately have done that for me. Trisha Wolfe did an amazing job writing the characters and there relationships.

I really loved that the book was based in the future, that’s something I didn’t know about but it was an awesome surprise. The only thing about the book that threw me a li...more

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Jan 13, 2012 Valerie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads, debut-author-challenge

My Summary:

Dez has a secret. Her secret can't be shared with her best friend Jace or the Narolym, an enemy race of shape-shifters. But when her own Council lowers the barrier that protects her Shythe haven, Dez is suddenly facing more problems than protecting her secret. And as Dez is forced to confront her own shape-shifting abilities, she must choose between protecting her secret and trusting a Narolym that could change everything. Even as Dez finds out why the Narolym really came to her prote...more My Summary:

Dez has a secret. Her secret can't be shared with her best friend Jace or the Narolym, an enemy race of shape-shifters. But when her own Council lowers the barrier that protects her Shythe haven, Dez is suddenly facing more problems than protecting her secret. And as Dez is forced to confront her own shape-shifting abilities, she must choose between protecting her secret and trusting a Narolym that could change everything. Even as Dez finds out why the Narolym really came to her protected home, she discovers that her choices may be the only thing left to protect her people from war. That choice seems sure to risk the very one she loves the most.
My Thoughts:

5 stars - a must read

Destiny's Fire is only the second SteamPunk book I've read. I really wasn't sure what to expect since I don't have a lot of experience reading this genre. Let me just say that if they're like this book, sign me up to read a lot more.

I was quickly pulled into the world of the shape-shifting guardians, descended from those that protected the Egyptian pharaohs. This wasn't just another shifter book with the same old lure, no this book shifts into charge and flame powered action so different from other shifter books that I was hanging onto the pages as they flipped quickly by. Grounded solidly in a future world that seems familiar but then add gadgets, corsets, hovercraft, and charged weapons - I couldn't get enough.

Dez is a fabulously strong female lead. I liked her right away. She struggled and worried about protecting her mom and her secret but she has an inner strength that steers her right. And as she faces challenges and surprises, she grows. I like that about a character. They need to become more over the course of book or I just don't care about them. I was quickly Team Jace as I got to know one of the gorgeous triplets. But Reese did a number on my heart. How can anyone choose between these two incredible guys? Don't know who I feel more for - Dez for having to pick or the one that doesn't get picked? Needless to say I was very attached to the characters in this book.

The plot was fast paced, action packed and had me shocked on more than one occasion. I easily would have finished this book in one setting if it hadn't been for needed to go to bed so I could work the next day. The ending of this story didn't have me throwing the book - no I'm satisfied but looking forward to book two. When was the last time I could say that? It's been a while. =)

If you read YA, then this one is a must read! Trish weaves a bold, powerful tale that I won't soon be forgetting.

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Feb 27, 2013 Sydney Owen rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 1-star, steampunk

FOfficially 1.5 stars~

Destiny's Fire starts out okay enough. We are introduced to Dez and her Shythe friends, who practice fighting in the Charge-powered club Cogs. Their fun is cut short when three Necros, enemies of their kind, drop in. Tensions rise when the two species are forced to live together in peace. Things get even more complicated when Dez becomes attracted to Reese, the leader of the three Necros that entered Cogs. And that's when things went downhill from there...

I currently have a...more FOfficially 1.5 stars~

Destiny's Fire starts out okay enough. We are introduced to Dez and her Shythe friends, who practice fighting in the Charge-powered club Cogs. Their fun is cut short when three Necros, enemies of their kind, drop in. Tensions rise when the two species are forced to live together in peace. Things get even more complicated when Dez becomes attracted to Reese, the leader of the three Necros that entered Cogs. And that's when things went downhill from there...

I currently have a personal Steampunk Challenge going on, and if Destiny's Fire hadn't been next on the list, I would not have read it. I didn't expect the title to be so literal and spoiler-ish. This is the moment where I have to say, "All those who hate spoilers, swearing, and GIFs, please exit stage right."

Maybe I'll rewrite this review one day but right now, I have this insane urge to lash out all the frustration this book has caused me and show others how much. I apologize.

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Mar 27, 2013 Jessica (BookRockGodess) Bolton rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 100-in-2012, 2012-dac, 2012-abc-reading-challenge, 100-in-2013

I read this again and I loved it!!! This just gets better every time. It was the pick for the YTbook club over on youtube so I thought I would reread to refresh my memory. I am so glad they decided on this one because it was a blast to revist this world and its characters and I can't wait for the next book!!!!!!!!

Great first book and I cant wait to read more!!! Review to follow.

Wow this was so much better than I had anticipated. I found myself throughly sucked into this story from the very begin...more

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Jan 12, 2012 Shirley rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: arcs, read-in-2012, 2012-releases, for-review

So after reading one of the most anticipated reads of 2012, Destiny’s Fire and harbouring mixed feelings about it, I’ve decided to change the format of this review to my very rarely used Likes/Dislikes form.

Likes

Unique and Imaginative world
Wow. Seriously Wow. No more vampires, werewolves, mermaids and paranormal creatures of the sort. Instead, we have Kythans, who are shape-shifter descendants of guardians who watched over European Pharaohs. There are two races, the Narcolym and Shythe, the lat...more

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Jan 12, 2012 Nimue rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, arc, adventure, love-triangle, magic, fantasy, romance, young-adult, steampunk, sophomore-challenge

The first thing which comes into my mind after reading this book, is surprise. I’m still schocked how massively I enjoyed this story with its diverse and lively characters. Right from the beginning the story drew me in and didn’t let me loose until the last sentence.

I love the world Destiny’s Fire is set in. It’s the perfect steampunk. There are all these fascinating maschines and I like to read how this world is functioning. So fascinating. As fascinating as the mythologic background of the st...more The first thing which comes into my mind after reading this book, is surprise. I’m still schocked how massively I enjoyed this story with its diverse and lively characters. Right from the beginning the story drew me in and didn’t let me loose until the last sentence.

I love the world Destiny’s Fire is set in. It’s the perfect steampunk. There are all these fascinating maschines and I like to read how this world is functioning. So fascinating. As fascinating as the mythologic background of the story line. Or do you know or read a lot about egyptian mythology? I don’t and greek/roman/irish mythology (which I do love) is now in every other paranormal book, so I appreciate this difference.

Let me say something about the main characters. It’s no secret that I adore kick-ass heroine with a mind of their own, who take matters in their hands. And Dez (short for Destiny) fit’s this category wholeheartedly. She is strong-minded, compassionate, fun and harbours a possibly very dangerous secret. A secret she can’t share even with her best friends, Jace, Nick and Lana. They are triplets, how cool is this? I admit in the beginning the name Jace felt weird to me as the name is almost inevitable linked to Jace Wayland (Mortal Instruments). But then these utterly original characters convinced me to overcome my prejudice and to enjoy the story. Daz’s best friend, Lana is a quirky, lively and adorable girl with an unique vitality. She is a bright little star of her own. The friendship between Daz and Lana is great to sea/read. They are loyal to each other, even when Lana suddenly stands between front-lines. So I was happy that she has a small but enthralling little (love) story going on for herself, that gives her more of a profile and adds to the overall story.

And what a story it is. The book isn’t very long, but you can hardly imagine how packed it is with action and how well it is developed. The pace and the tension are high and will keep you on edge. There is a love-triangle. But don’t worry it’s a good one. I actually was and still am undecided which team I should give my vote. The other/new guy, Reece, is obviously forbidden but unrestisable. And I like Reece. He is cool, passionate, almost steamy and he cares deeply for Daz. On the other side Jace is beautiful, a loyal friend and admirer. So that’s a tough decision I’m not so sure that all cards are open already.

Coming back to Daz’s secret. As it turns out it’s essential to the whole story line and I liked how more and more facts were revealed. The tension always stays high without dragging on. Also, there were quite a few twists, which usually happened just as I thought that I finally figured out who is standing where. But nope, I was more often than not wrong. The only minor criticism is that Nick came a bit short in character development, otherwise this steampunk, parnormal novel is a full success.

Though the ending offers closure to most open questions I want more. More Daz, more of the boys and more of this fascinating world. Luckily Trisha Wolfe already confirmed that there will be a sequel!(less)

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Jan 08, 2012 Karen LOVESREADING rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: EVERYONE AND ANYONE

Shelves: young-adult, covers-to-die-for, romance, steampunk, arc, 5-stars, i-heart-favourites, crush-worthy-guys, science-fiction, own

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE COVER!! PLOT SOUNDS AWESOME!! HIGHLY ANTICIPATED!!

Edit:~~~~~My Review:
I have always been fascinated with the Steampunk world. This book is everything I've ever wanted in a Steampunk story and so much more. I was engaged from the first chapter and had a really hard time putting it down, it was enthralling!

This book is an intense debut packed with lots of kick-butt action, HOT romance and awesome fantasy elements. Destiny’s Fire isn’t your average Steampunk book, it’s captivatin...more

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Jan 15, 2012 Jaime (Two Chicks on Books) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-dac

What a fun book! Debut Trisha Wolfe has given us a world full of the paranormal with a good amount of steampunk thrown in!

This world of Haven Falls she created was so lifelike. I could see the steamships hovering in the bay emanating danger. I could imagine myself dancing in Cog’s seeing the steam and charge coming off of the stage. Also after reading Trisha’s playlist which she did for us on the blog tour you can find that post HERE. I could hear Devon’s band playing a Nine Inch Nails-ish type...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Jana (The Book Goddess) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: blog-reviewed, debut-author-2012, 2012-reads

::: Also posted on: http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/

Last month, if you told me that I would have read a steampunk novel and end up LOVING it, then I would have laughed maniacally at your face and tell you to f*** off. Hell, if you told me that yesterday, I would have.

Let me see. I'll start with why I'm a little *wary* of this. Do any of you remember the old cover? Yep. The one with the girl with the bad haircut and a head too big? With the super scary NOT hot guy? Yep. That's the one. (...more ::: Also posted on: http://jana-thebookgoddess.blogspot.com/

Last month, if you told me that I would have read a steampunk novel and end up LOVING it, then I would have laughed maniacally at your face and tell you to f*** off. Hell, if you told me that yesterday, I would have.

Let me see. I'll start with why I'm a little *wary* of this. Do any of you remember the old cover? Yep. The one with the girl with the bad haircut and a head too big? With the super scary NOT hot guy? Yep. That's the one. (Here's the link if you can't remember) I've got the 'Don't judge a book by its cover' drilled in my head, but this, THIS. You just can't blame me. I'm afraid that cover turned me off a bit and dear God I admit I was one of the people that went a bit mad and sprouted off not very nice comments when it was revealed on The Story Siren. To tame the backlash, the publisher decided to redesign the cover (above) which is a million times better.

Secondly, I was so frigging worried that I would get so confused out of my mind about all these terms and words that steampunk normally uses. And yes, when I started Destiny's Fire, I was overwhelmed with all these new terms and stuff that my mind couldn't take it anymore and I actually had to write them down in a piece of paper to keep in track. I know. I'm sad. BUT. As you get more into the story, I found out that I don't actually need the list! Because Trisha's writing just drew me in and along the way, we do get some backstory and history so I said bye bye to my list.

I love the main character, Dez (Destiny) Harkly. She was strong, stubborn, selfish, yet she wanted to do things right. She was just overall a good person. And she wasn't annoying like the other heroines and female leads that I've encountered lately (I mean, HAVE YOU READ MY REVIEWS?). Sure, some of her actions were selfish and unjustified, but hey. No one's perfect. I love the whole cast - Dez, the triplets Jace, Lana and Nick, Reese (of course), her mum, and even her teacher Mr. Liam. They were all three-dimensional and had very likable personalities.

And you know what else I love? The love triangle. Halleluiah! Finally, I love triangle where both guys are good (in lack of better words) for her. We have Jace, her loyal and over-protective bestfriend and on the other, we have Reese (insert biggest squeeeee here) the hot brave red-eyed hottie who is just so bad I love him. At first, I was totally team Jace (I mean hell, with a name like that, how can I refuse?) then when we get to see more of Reese. OH I thought I died and gone to heaven. That boy is sex on legs.

This book was so unlike everything I've ever read before. There were times when I was like WHAT? and chocked on my drink when the ending thingy was revealed and we find out who her father is. I love everything about it - the unpredictable storyline, the gripping and nonstop action, fully-fleshed characters *coughhotboyscough* and an intense love triangle that would have you fanning yourself. I know I did.

This is one of the most underated books out this year (I think I need to call the hype monster for this one!) and possibly my favourite debut author 2012 book I've read so far. This is definitely one of my favourites ever. How's that? So yes. Please do read it now. And just because I'm so kind and it's VALENTINE'S DAY today, I think you lot deserve to have a peek at these two gorgeous hotties. Just promise me not to touch Reese - he's MINE. :P

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Jan 04, 2012 Brandi Kosiner rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow. That is the one word I'm left with!

Trish is a friend of mine, and I feel so lucky that I got to be a part of reading this story before it was published! I knew that Trish was talented, and she had amazing stories to share, and I'm so proud of her that she's on the shelves and more people get to read her awesomeness.

Destiny's fire was amazing. I love Dez's character. She has spunk and she's strong, all those traits that I admire and wish I had more of. She is relatable, and she has a great...more

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Jan 16, 2012 Mandy (I read Indie) Anderson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Steampunk genres are a little hard for me to relate to. Not having read very many, they are sometimes hard for me to get into reading. But not Destiny’s Fire, oh no, I was hooked from the get go. Dez and her friends are out to figure out why the people they were raised to hate and defend themselves against are being allowed into their haven and their school. Why would the Council allow this to happen? What good will come from all of it? And most of all...why is Dez falling for one of them?

There...more

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Feb 09, 2012 Kelly Hashway rated it 5 of 5 stars

Between the gorgeous cover, the great story line, and the fact that Trisha is one of my agency sisters, I knew I had to read this book. But... I had no clue it was going to become one of my favorite reads in a long time. Seriously. I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. Dez is a kick butt character who has her flaws. She can take on any guy in a fight, which is just awesome, but she's also extremely caring. She's very real and her emotions are raw. I got so wrapped up in her relationships wi...more

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Dec 19, 2011 Amber rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: get-it-right-away, must-have, arc, for-review, 2012, steampunk

Destiny's Fire is sizzling H-O-T!!

After reading Unveiled by Trisha Wolfe, I was so excited to read more of her work. She has an uncanny ability to draw in the reader and bring some major heat to the scenes.

Since this book isn't out until January, I am going to leave this spoiler free and tell you what you can expect out of this FANTASTIC book...

A kick arse protagonist with wit and spunk, some seriously delicious scenes that will leave you blushing, two major hotties who are night and day, a...more

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Feb 24, 2012 Jisha Mishra rated it 2 of 5 stars

Didn't really impress me...

What with the shape-shifting thing and setting the plot in future and the Egyptian past and love triangles, the book was a mess. I'm not sure what the purpose of the book was - dystopia or paranormal or mythological? If it was supposed to be all of them , major fail 'cause it's none of them...

If Wolfe had narrowed down and focussed on the story, the book could have rocked. I could sense awesome potential, but all I got after reading was just a bland after-taste, no ele...more

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Apr 08, 2013 ARe Cafe rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bbb-picks

Destiny’s Fire proved to be one of my new favorite YA books. This story is a mixture of lore, shifters, steampunk, and romance, not to mention a lot of action and sparring. Wolfe has written the perfect amount of cogs and corsets. Rather than overloading the readers with letting them know this is steampunk by exclaiming it in every sentence, she weaves in the necessary gadgets and gears to set the stage.

Dez is a shifter. On her seventeenth birthday she’ll “change”, meaning she’ll shift for the f...more

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Apr 01, 2013 Nicki Elson rated it 5 of 5 stars

It's taken me far too long to post a review of this one, but the story has stuck with me, so I must give it my 5 stars! The pacing of Destiny's Fire is perfect - clues about Dez's history and true nature are doled out in such a way that you're always learning something new and yet you're kept guessing enough to remain intrigued throughout. And Trisha Wolf is excellent at throwing in a curve just when you think you have it all figured out.

I enjoyed Dez as a main character. Her struggle to deal wi...more

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Mar 27, 2013 Brianna rated it 3 of 5 stars

I'd like to thank the author for giving me a copy of this book, in exchange for my honest review.

After reading Astarte's Wrath, the prequel to this series, I was really excited to start the actual series. I couldn't wait to see where it went from there, and I think that this was a nice start to the series. I liked the world in which this book was set. There was a steampunk aspect to it that I loved, and I thought that this was woven in with the supernatural elements to make a uniquely interes...more I'd like to thank the author for giving me a copy of this book, in exchange for my honest review.

After reading Astarte's Wrath, the prequel to this series, I was really excited to start the actual series. I couldn't wait to see where it went from there, and I think that this was a nice start to the series. I liked the world in which this book was set. There was a steampunk aspect to it that I loved, and I thought that this was woven in with the supernatural elements to make a uniquely interesting book.

The heroine of this series, Dez, was likable in that she didn't want to hurt other people, but because of this, she led others on. It also kept her from doing things that she really wanted to do, and this created a love triangle that I think could really have been avoided. I loved that she was a good friend, but sometimes you have to make yourself the priority, and go for the things you want, and I don't think that she ever really did that. By the end of the book, I liked her more, but I felt like it took too long for the love triangle to end, and the fact that it was ended only because of outside forces rather than Dez actually saying she was interested in someone, doesn't help in my liking her.

As for the other characters, I loved Lana. She was a wonderful best friend, and when Dez told her the truth about herself, she didn't blink an eye. That was one of my favorite parts in the book. Jace was confusing. I liked him as the best friend, but when the love triangle appeared, my liking for him diminished, but that's probably because he got in the way. Also, when he found out a certain thing, he acted really badly, and the fact that Dez just forgives him right away wasn't something that I liked. As for Reese, I found him interesting. I liked how he was always there for Dez, but sometimes his refusal to listen to explanations of things did annoy me.

As for the plot of the book, that was what I really liked. There was lots of twists and turns, and I couldn't wait to see how everything played out. There were many things going on in this story, but I never got confused. There were Dez's own issues, but there were also issues like prejudice, government conspiracies, and fighting. It was slower in the beginning, but I read this book in one day, so it was definitely not boring.

Overall, this book was good. Astarte's Wrath was better for me, but I think that that was because of the historical setting, and I just liked Star better overall. Dez was too selfless, leading her to use others and start unnecessary love triangles, which I am not a fan of. However, with all that said, there was an interesting plot, and Trisha Wolfe knows how to write action scenes. If you like original mythologies and worlds, and books with lots of action, definitely give this series a try. (less)

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