The premise to the story sounded intriguing. However, I did not really like he main character. She felt really bland. I also did not like how some parts dragged and others felt rush. Nevertheless, this will sure to appeal to those that like fantasy stories.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was a great start to a series and had what I wanted from a scifi series. The characters were great and it was a wonderful start to this universe.

First thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc of this book.

Winter's brothers are death. With that came responsabilities, the crown, and her dangerous father wants nothing more than controling her. But, she's trown in the mer-filled waters,d ragged into the rival kingdom of Berovia and now surrounded by the people who murdered her brothers and wants her whole family dead. A marriage with the dark fae prince could bring peace but of course her father has other plans. Dark evelations and deadly lies threaten to destroy her future and she must make her choice, her family, duty or her heart, before it's to late.

Really love the first book in this serie and can't wait to read the sequel.

I have a few issues with this book but my number one issue out of everything was the pacing! Now don’t get me wrong I like a good fast paced book that I can really get my teeth in to but this was something else.. within the first 10% of the book so much had already happened (deaths, a prophecy made and fulfilled etc).
While I did like some of the plot ideas they lacked the necessary depth or development because of the pacing, the same goes for the characters.

The story would have been so much better with another draft or two and more editing, it’s a shame because it had potential.

1.5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.

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The Fate of Crowns is a new fantasy novel that takes perspective of Winter whose brother dies, leaving her father, the most dangerous, as well as powerful in complete control of her life. Forced to travel to the very same rival kingdom that is responsible for her brother’s murder, in order to marry the fae prince. Winter is soon quickly forced to to become the Queen of Everything, or she risks loosing it all.😨
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I have been DYING to find my next fantasy romance series, because after reading From Blood and Ash, nothing has been hitting the spot, so I was very excited that I was approved for this. I was very much hoping for a dark fae, enemies to lovers story, full of rich world building. I didn’t get much of romance, which I could (grudgingly) push aside. I didn’t get as much world building, which I could also push aside, but what I couldn’t push aside was the terrible pacing. This story jumped too much. It jumped settings, and it also jumped in time. It felt I was finally comfortable with where we were, and then we would jump some three months ahead, in a complete new area. This really took me out of the story, which left me no choice but to give it a low three star.😔
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This book surprised me. I honestly didn't think i would like it as much as i did. I went into it not expecting much, but i actually had a good time. The story was gripping and i liked the characters. The pacing was a bit odd at times, especially with the fact that the main plot happens really quickly and then we don't really know where the story is going. But overall i thoroughly enjoyed this book and i'm curious about the next installment in this series.

DNF @34%

I know it may be an unpopular opinion, but The Fate of Crowns did not impress me. At all. Rather, the main character and her (too many) frustrating decisions grated on my nerves.
I tried to keep going, but I just can't.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy.

A fabulous debut, I wouldn’t have known it either, the writing was nice and world building well done. Great characters and plot construction, a really enjoyable read , I found myself really wanting to know more about nearly everything, and I’m looking forward to more from the author and the next book

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

don’t have much to say about this book as I DNF’d it at about 10%. The premise of this book really drew me in and I looked forward to reading it, but after about the first chapter I ended up very confused and disinterested.
I was truly drawn in by the magical world and fae characters, and the ending of the first chapter had me excited, but the second chapter jumped a few months without any mention until a few pages into the chapter, which was really confusing because at first I thought it was the next day. The quick jumps kept coming into the next chapter as well, as it jumped a few more months. There was also the issue of just randomly dumping information about the world, but not giving details.

I think there are readers out there who will enjoy this book, but I just wasn’t that reader.

I want to thank Victory Editing and NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book as a start to the series. The books moved at a fairy good pace, which means that your always wanting to know what is next.

The main character Winter goes through a lot of growth throughout the book as she realizes the truth behind all the lies her family has spun to keep her life well sheltered. When you first read about Winter she comes off as a spoilt brat who has obviously has little to no knowledge about her own kingdom and the reason it's at war with the neighbouring kingdom. However the more the story develops her shallow, one tracked mind changes after the life altering experience realising that your own flesh and blood might also be the true wicked monster in the kingdom. You will find yourself asking who you can truly trust when it seems everyone has their own agenda.

The writing in this book was extremely well done and very good for readers who find it hard to pay attention. the only criticism I would give about the book is I would prefer the pronunciation of the names at the front of the book rather than the back. My reason for this is due to a lot of dyslexic readers tend to pronounce names as they are spelt, rather than how the author spells them. It's a tad bit infuriating when you read someone or a place name wrong the full book.

I seem to be the odd one out, as I know many who loved and enjoyed this book but me, I felt no such thing. I hate having to give less than 4 stars on a book, and I rarely do but there was just something so off about this book for me.

The writing was mediocre and redundant, the storytelling was dull, it was all tell and no showing. The world building was barely there, I had no idea what was going on. There were also so many annoying contradictions.

Just not for me.

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The cover is beautiful and usually if i like the cover then I end up liking the book. This was the case after reading this book too. The synopsis drew me in as well, it was a beautiful read.

I’m a little confused about how back and forth Winter’s conscious was. My mind is in circles. I couldn’t wrap my head around Winter, She had lots of mixed feelings about her parents and all the rival fae, she knew the only person in her family that loved her was Andre yet she strives fo approval from her parents, even knowing he father is using her. I’m hoping Winter will find some great allies, and become the queen she was meant to be, because there was lots of deception throughout the whole book. What I found really interesting is all the information to soak up in the story I like learning about the new countries and the different types of fae. Learning about the glamour and all the Magic’s is very interesting. The ending was great and I can’t wait to read how far Winter will go in the next book.

I love book with Fae in it. So when my reading buddies gave this book four and five stars, I thought for sure I would love this book as well... Ha, no! That didn't happen. While I was enjoying this book in the beginning, I quickly changed my mind to end up downright hating it by the final chapter.

What I hated the most was the characters. Ugh, even thinking about our main character now that I'm done with the book annoys me. She made some decisions that frustrated me and after that everything that she said or did grated on my nerves. There also wasn't any characters to love as Blaise, her fiancée was an ass who "isn't able to love" but liked to have lovers around.

I'm not sure what the author tried to do with the romance but there's really nothing appealing between Blaise and her. As for Cedric, his secret isn't revealed in this book but it's very easy to guess <spoiler>That he's the prince from the other kingdom and that he's the one who killed her brother)</spoiler>. I'm guessing there will be a romance with him in the next book but honestly I couldn't care less anymore. We only saw him in the beginning of the book and he didn't make an appearance after that.

Sadly, I am disappointed.

<i>(Thank you for lettingme read and review an ARC via Netgalley)

The Fate Of Crowns, is the first in the series. Which by the end of the book you will want to read more of. Original and imaginative. The description of the book does not do it justice. This is an exciting and engrossing read.

Magic, intrigue, betrayal, and a princess determined to protect her people,

In a time of fae and magic-wielding humans, when prejudices run deep, there's one girl who could save them all. The princess first has to learn to see the world with her own eyes and stop believing the lies she's been told her entire life. Her family isn't as perfect as she believes, and those closest to her will cause her the most pain. Even when she finds herself in enemy lands, Winter can't accept that things aren't what they seem. So eager to please and protect her family, she's blinded to the truths she faces every day. Will she ever be able to accept her entire life has been a lie?

The book was beautifully written, full of mystery and fantasy, friendship, and so much more. With strong characters, the tried and true plot of corrupt kingdoms, and enough action and drama to keep you turning the pages, The Fate of Crowns has proven to be a memorable tale. But be warned, it does end with a cliffhanger. I'll be eagerly anticipating the next installment in this series.

The Fate of Crowns is a must-read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

I was given an advanced copy for an honest review but I also bought it on Kindle and Hardback and I'm glad I did! Besides the cover being absolutely gorgeous wasn't enough to draw you in,the story lines definitely will! I immediately immersed into the story in the first chapter with it's mystery and intrigue about the fate of the future...whose future you may ask, well The Crown's future or maybe it's actually Winter's future or even perhaps the future of the kingdoms. The Fae and Sorcerers teeter on a fragile peace but when deaths and tragedy occur, it's up to Winter to solidify the peace of the Kingdoms. However, she faces a perilous journey of fate that will put her in a precarious position with a choice of sacrifice that could save or destroy a kingdom.

This is the type of book that has you completely hooked by the first few pages, keeps you frantically flipping them to find out what happens next, and has you thinking about the story long after you have finished reading. With heart stopping plot twists and imaginative world building, Rebecca Garcia’s ‘The Fate of Crowns’ is nothing short of breathtaking.

There may come a time when the words ‘fae and sorcerers’ do not automatically make me fall in love with a book, but today is not most definitely not that day. The world building throughout this story was absolutely amazing, being both whimsical, magical, and frankly a slight bit terrifying (I’ve lost track of how many creature in this book would probably kill me if i wandered to close to them). The different aspects and features of the world all interwove with each other, working together to spin a powerful tale. All that being said, it was written in a way that was fairly easy to follow, making it not too overwhelming or distracting from the main plot of the story.

The story itself was full of many different and intriguing aspects, all meant to draw in the reader, and did they ever. While I can’t talk too much about the different twists and betrayals without giving any plot points away, I will say that there were times when I thought my jaw would be permanently on the ground. I will admit that I am a bit of an ever exaggerator at times, but I am dead serious when I tell you that there were points throughout this book when my mouth was just hanging open in shock. With to many new problems, relationships, half truths, all out lies and betrayals, it was all I could do to put this book down. Now, if you do end up reading this book (which you totally should!), you’ll understand what I mean when I say: I NEED the next book right away and CANNOT wait to read what happens next in the series.

As far as protagonists go, Winter Mortis is not perfect. But it is her imperfection that I admired the most, she is relatable and realistic, although I would assume most of us probably can’t relate to the idea of needing to escape magical creatures and certain death, but hey I guess you never know?! Her struggles are large, but so is her strength. Even as everything she knows begins to crumble around her, and she’s not sure who she can trust, she still keeps fighting. Still keeps trying to be better than she was before. But her choices won’t just affect her, it will affect the fate of the entire kingdom.

I’d recommend this book to readers looking for a fresh new YA fantasy story, as well as people who enjoy books similar to that of The Cruel Prince and A Court of Mist and Fury. I’d also recommend to people looking for a gateway into the world of fantasy novels and all it has to offer!

Thank you to the author/publisher and the people at The Next Step PR for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review!!

3.5 Stars.
Very fun, fast-paced YA fantasy with plenty of political intrigue. I was hooked from beginning to end, and really enjoyed the vast scope of the magical systems. Loved the character of Cedric, and I hope we see more of him in the series.
My only problems with this book were that same ones I have with the majority of YA, which is insta-love and a "headstrong" heroine that lacks any significant depth or character growth. I have great hopes for the sequel, where we will hopefully see Winter come into herself more.

I received the ebook ARC of The Fate of Crowns from NetGalley and Victory Editing.

The Fate of Crowns had everything I love: magic, magical creatures, kingdoms, elves, and fae. Winter's journey through the book kept me on the edge of my seat and surprised me at every turn. One of my favorite things about a book is when I try to figure out what will happen next in my head and the book takes a totally different direction and that definitely happened when reading this, multiple times.

I'm not an expert on the world yet or the fae but, I'm sure the next book will explore more and give some background to the history of the kingdoms. I flew through it and would have liked it even longer and more world-building and background details.

If you like any of the fantasy elements I mentioned above, I'd recommend reading The Fate of Crowns.