Fated Memories starts by introducing the two principal female characters. We first meet Kitty who is having a bad day… a bad year and a miserable existence. Next up is Maggie who is also facing her own challenges – dealing with the imminent death of her Grandmother. Both suffer from the love life blues. However, Maggie’s chance encounter with possible love interest Simon creates the position of third wheel for Kitty.
Simon is handsome, but a little bit odd. He is an over-the-top Civil War buff and confesses he has strange flashes of living in the past. Is this enough to turn off the love interest sparks? Absolutely not. After all, everyone has their odd little quirks. Maggie’s inheritance after the death of her Grandmother is a trunk filled with photos and some jewelry… and more than a few plot twists. The modern chapters really draw the reader in as the three principal characters are developed. The use of three principals creates a storyline that is both a “buddy/friendship” theme as well as a romance.
Then comes the big moment where the story very effectively changes time periods to 1861. The change is absolutely believable… it could happen. The perspective of the modern characters dealing with the trials and tribulations of Civil War era existence was a highlight. Kitty, with her fierce independence and strength is exceptionally portrayed in the historic chapters. From her tendency to swear being blamed on “Tourettes” to her ability to physically defend herself (thanks to self-defense classes) – she is a strong and independent woman in a setting that requires both attributes to survive. These chapters thoroughly develop the concept of, “if you think you are having a bad day…. If you were dealing with the reality of life in 1861, it may be a whole lot worse.”
I was very impressed with the attention to details throughout. From the modern descriptions of the settings, the supporting characters, clothing and even the food (the food details made me hungry) the descriptions brought each scene to life. The same care was taken with the historic chapters with extraordinary descriptions of the settings and most particularly the medical practices of the era. It is obvious that a great deal of research went into the creation of the historic details.
There are so many surprising plot twists, this becomes a fast read and a true page turner. The ending did not disappoint – everything was beautifully linked together
Exceptionally well done and extremely creative debut novel. Five stars!
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