This was my least favorite of all of Sarah Readys books. It just seemed so silly and not realistic at all.

This was on my shelf my accident but ended up listening anyways! Fated by Sarah Ready is a heartwarming, quirky romance that kept me hooked from start to finish. The characters (Fiona specifically) are charming and relatable, and the narrator really brings the story to life perfectly, I couldn't stop listening! Favorite in the Ghosted series.

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me review!

4.5/5 ⭐️

Each book of this series feels like it takes me forever to get into, but within the first few chapters I am completely sucked into the story trying to guess where it is going. Sarah always does an amazing job at constantly surprising me and making me gasp out loud.

My heart was constantly breaking for Fiona and Aaron and I was extremely worried how this whole story would end. I am beyond happy with how it ended and I can’t wait to read the next book of the series.

I absolutely loved Faated by Sarah Ready. I am a huge fan of her previous books in the Ghosted series, and this book was another 5-star read in this series. I love how the author blends magic with romance and the real world. It makes it seem like magic is a part of our everyday lives, and who doesn't need some magic now and then?

This is Fiona's story, and I love how this story mixes her life in the dream world with her everyday work grind. I also absolutely loved Fiona's dream husband. I had the expectation that somehow her dream world would become her real world, but I loved how it happened.

This book was wonderful and I absolutely would recommend.

This book was well written and so cute! I'm usually not into fantasy in my books, but I have loved this series. This one might be my favorite book yet in the series. This story is part reality and part whimsical as we meet Fiona, a single mom who works hard for her family's watch business. She's given a family heirloom which is a watch that causes her to dream. Boy are those dreams GOOD!!

The plot was so breathtakingly well executed. There were plot twists that kept me engaged and entertained throughout, and the characters were very well developed. I found myself racing through this book, while at the same time, slowing down so it wouldn't end. The ending gave me more than I was expecting. Great Read!

I loved how Shakira Shute handled the narration! I was fully immersed, and I loved the way all the characters sounded different.

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift and Lewis for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Omg! Is this the best book ever or what???? Also I lovedddd every character and I can’t wait to read about Max. I am a thorough fan of Sarah Ready at this point for giving us these masterpieces✨❤️

Fated by Sarah Ready is an enchanting blend of magical realism, romance, and heartfelt character growth that captivated me from start to finish. The story follows Fiona, a workaholic single mom, and CEO of her family’s luxury watch company in Geneva, Switzerland. Her life takes a surreal turn when she inherits a magical family watch that lets her dream of an alternate life—one where she’s married with kids and embroiled in an affair with her husband's best friend. The contrast between her dream world and reality is beautifully explored, offering a poignant reflection on love, family, and the courage to embrace destiny. It was complex enough to keep you curious and captivated, and simple enough to make it fun and easy to read.

With a sprinkle of spice (2/5 🌶️), fantastic narration in the audiobook by Shakira Shute, and a storyline that balances whimsy and emotional depth, Fated is a romance that will leave you dreaming of second chances, fated love, and magical possibilities. Highly recommend for anyone who loves magical realism and romantic stories with heart.

I really enjoyed reading this story. It had romance, longing, and whimsy vibes. The description of the locations in the story made me feel like I could see it all while reading. #Fated #NetGalley.

A fun premise. I did enjoy the book, but felt like the plot dragged in spots. I am not a huge fan of the slow burn, but if you like it this is absolutely for you. Even though I was losing focus in spots, this book was a lot of fun and I enjoyed how it all came together in the end. I will be reading more from this author.

4 stars

"Fated" by Sarah Ready is a captivating read that delivers a rollercoaster of emotions, but it’s not without its flaws. I give it a solid 4 stars, despite some areas that could have been tightened up. At times, the pacing felt a little too long-winded, and there were moments of repetition that slowed down the flow. However, those moments didn’t detract too much from the overall experience.

The story had me on the edge of my seat throughout, and I found myself shouting at the main character Fiona(MC) on more than one occasion, especially when she made questionable decisions. The emotional stakes were so high that I couldn’t help but get deeply invested in her journey, even if I didn’t always agree with her choices. It’s a testament to how well the author built the tension and the complexity of the characters that I felt so strongly about the Fiona's decisions.

Overall, while it could have used some editing for conciseness, Fated kept me hooked from start to finish with its emotional depth and the intense, unpredictable storyline. A thrilling read for those who enjoy character-driven narratives with a lot of heart and high drama.

The premise of this book intrigued me and when it first started I did not know what to expect. I needed up loving this story and hearing how Fiona grew as a person and learned to love again. It blew whatever expectations I had for this book out of the waters and I did not want it to end.

I love Sarah Ready and this series especially. The books are so different and a great escape. This one lived up to the rest and I enjoyed it from start to finish. It was a lot of fun with emotion mixed through it.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audiobook of "Fated" by Sarah Ready. All opinions are my own.

I have been enjoying this series by Ready, and this audiobook was well done. Thank you.

What if you met the man of your dreams...in your dreams? That's what happens to Fiona Abry after her mother gives her a family heirloom that supposedly allows you to dream your greatest desire. And even though she thinks she's happy enough with her busy work life and her home life as a devoted single mother to her son, she finds that in her dreams she's living completely different life in a completely different place, surrounded by quirky characters and a family she doesn't know at all. How can this be her greatest desire? She begins to fall in love with that dream life, but is there a way to reconcile dream and reality?
I've read several books by Sarah Ready now, and I've enjoyed them all. This one doesn't have quite as much humor as the others have had, and while I missed that a bit, I still thoroughly enjoyed the story. I listened to the audiobook, and the narration by Shakira Shute was excellent and definitely added to my enjoyment of this book.
Thanks to Netgalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing for providing copies for an unbiased review.

this is my second arc from Sarah Ready, and i knew i'd love this one just as much as i loved Switched.

this book was simply magical, there was a fun combinations of dreamy and real world feeling romance. Aaron and Fiona falling in love in their dreams was such a new plot for me, and i really loved it!! i yearned for them!! it felt magical but also grounded in reality, like something like this could really happen.

This is my favorite in the Ghosted Series.

I really enjoyed listening to Fiona’s story. The way the time travel was done with Fated was amazing. It embraced the power of or dreams.

I really liked the chemistry between Fiona and Aaron even when he wasn’t sure which one he was getting in the moment. You could still tell they had chemistry and that he was falling for the Fiona he had when she was there. I liked the scene where she saves the island. They all trusted her in that moment when they didn’t at other times.

The audiobook was well narrated and helped bring Fiona and Aaron to life.

I have enjoyed the last 2 in this series but sadly I couldn't get into this one so have had to dnf for now. I might go back and give it another go. The narration was good and I found the female narrator very easy to listen to.

Review to come, I accidentally got this one and didn’t download before archive. Will read and update

From the very first page I was HOOKED. Right off the bat you are sucked into the world of Geneva and this family. You are dropped right in and wondering how the heck this is going to work. By day Fi is a single mother, running a bougee watch company with her brother and scared to love. By night, she’s living a completely different life, in a different body! Fi takes dreaming and a dream man to a whole other level. Then again who wouldn’t dream about Aaron McCormick.

If you love a slightly mystical premise with some a fantastic line up of characters that leave you enthralled and ready for more, please take a chance on Fated. So far this series has not let me down once. Truly an entertaining read that will keep you captured until the absolute end.
-Mackenzie Bibliophile