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Taken (Five Fates Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Amy McKinley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 29
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Forged through a childhood trauma and cursed by the Fates, Layla vows never to be at another’s mercy. With determination and training she evolves into a deadly weapon and quiets her inner demons—until the prophecy activates, shattering her peace. The gods who want her dead converge and the hunt to end her life truly begins. The skills that Layla honed for protection become an unconscious tool for death and destruction, threatening not only the gods but her family.

Entrenched in clan turmoil, Thaull’s life hangs at a precipice. He’s faced with a condition known only to his kind, the soul-divide. If not dealt with, his soul will rip in half and he will turn into an unstoppable, ice-cold killing machine. As he hunts the traitor within his Phantom Warrior clan he worsens. A fragile thread of hope remains. The love of a female, freely given, can save him. Through a premonition of an alluring demigoddess, he gambles his very existence in the chance she will be his salvation.

She will go dark from her curse. He will go numb from his. To survive, Layla must risk trusting another or become another.
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"Taken is unique. In a world jam-packedwith paranormal romance, this one stands alone." ~ Long and Short Reviews

"... it was a brilliant plot, brilliantstory... I love that Taken is action packed, filled with blood, sweat, tears andlove." ~ Two One Click Chicks (2OCC Reviews)

"I was gripped from the first page andcouldn't put the book down. I particularly like the way information is revealedgradually. It's almost like putting together a puzzle and I love that in abook." ~ Liz Gavin

"Thisis such a complex story, and so full of imagination and creativity with thebackdrop of Greek mythology." ~ Eryn LaPlant

"...a fascinating alternative totraditional mythology..." ~ Night Owl Reviews

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01FYT61G8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Champagne Books; First Edition (June 6, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5085 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1771552638
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 29

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Amy McKinley is the USA Today bestselling author of the romantic suspense thriller Gray Ghost Novels, Deadly Isles Special Ops Trilogy, Mafia Elite, Moonlit Destination, Five Fates paranormal romance series, and several stand-alone titles. Her edge-of-your-seat books are filled with surprising twists and just the right amount of heat and danger. She lives in Illinois with her husband, two daughters, two sons, and three mischievous cats.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Maryellen Newton
5.0 out of 5 stars The second is great just like the first
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
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The second is great just like the first. It's all here romance, action, mystery. I love that Amy's heroines are strong and independent women. As an artist I love that each main character engages in some form of creativity. They can hold their own even in a fight. Taken is a fast paced story that I could not put down. Take the chance you won't regret it. And the best part there are three more books to come.
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Take2
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved Layla's backstory and learning why she is the way ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2016
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Taken can be read stand alone, but continues in the same world as book 1 (Hidden). This is Layla's story of how she handles the fates curse placed on her and her sisters when they were born. I loved Layla's backstory and learning why she is the way she is-it was nicely done and played well into current events. The end leaves you wanting more from the series without the frustrating cliff. Another win for Amy McKinley!
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Elf2060
4.0 out of 5 stars Layla deals with her fate
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016
3.75 stars

“Taken” by Amy McKinley follows the adventures of Layla, one of five sisters who are at the center of a conflict between the gods, cursed by meddling of the Fates. The Oneiroi are determined to destroy the sisters, spurred the manipulations of Zeus, who threatens their mates. Layla has sought sanctuary in her beloved Scotland, occupying herself with creating well-beloved tools that enhance the wielder’s talents. The evil darkness that Layla harbors within is getting stronger and she fears that she is about to succumb to her curse. Thaull, a being both Fae and Phantom, is facing the effects of the soul-divide until he meets Layla. Unfortunately, she must heal her own division before she can positively affect him, and given the challenges facing her, that may never happen and multiple beings will be negatively impacted, permanently.

This complex paranormal tale is part of the ‘Five Fates’ series and provides an atypical look at the jockeying for power among the male members of the Greek pantheon. It’s an intriguing twist on several aspects, including the sibling rivalry between Zeus and Hades, the chilling interference by the three Fates, and the manipulation that forces the cooperation of such powerful beings as the Oneiroi. Distilling the conflicts into the overwhelming desire of males to protect their mates forces one to see beyond the stereotypical characteristics traditionally ascribed to many of these powerful beings. I thought it was wonderful that Layla had such an unusual profession and that her works were in such demand, but confess to being frustrated by her stubbornness at trying to handle everything herself despite the improbability of being successful using that tactic.

Having read the first story in the series, I wasn’t quite as puzzled by the interconnections or end goals, but there still are a bewildering number of characters introduced, and it is very difficult to decide who to root for since there seem to be extenuating circumstances for the actions of some beings. I was fascinated by the glimpse of Cerberus as more than a mindless guard dog and would love to learn more about him.

I think the stories in this series have great potential and provide a fascinating alternative to traditional mythology but I think there are a few too many threads to follow and the action is somewhat erratic for my tastes, plus I had trouble establishing a rapport with the main characters. One should be warned that there is a lot of blood and violence to go with the sneaky and underhanded behavior of many of the players in this story, but that fits in perfectly with many of the stories that comprise myths. Those who enjoy a blend of mythology and realism with a dash of romance will probably be entertained by this glimpse at the life at the second mixed-breed sister whose fate has the opportunity to cause an upheaval in the hierarchy of those who are significantly more powerful than the beings whose lives they meddle with.

A copy of this title was provided to me for review, which has also been submitted to Night Owl Reviews.
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Laura Furuta
5.0 out of 5 stars even worse these skills threaten her family
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2016
Taken (Five Fates Book 2)
By: Amy McKinley
5 out of 5 stars
 
The story Taken (Five Fates Book 2) by Amy McKinley is a paranormal/fantasy romance. Layla has been cursed by the Fates. She vows never to be at another’s mercy, she can take care of herself. Then when a prophecy activates he world shatters. There are those who want Layla dead the search now truly begins. She now deals with the realization that all the skills she has developed are now being used as a tool for her death and destruction, even worse these skills threaten her family. Will she be able to trust another to save herself and those she loves?
 
Due to clan turmoil, Thaull’s life gets very complicated. He has a condition known as the soul-divide. His soul will rip in half and he will turn into a cold killing machine. He doesn’t have the time for this as he must hunt down a traitor. As his condition worsens, he hears of a thin chance to be cured. He needs the freely given love of a female. Will he find the female who will be his salvation?
 
WOW! I really have to brush up on my Greek mythology. Last time I studied this topic I was in eighth grade. I loved every minute of class then and I am loving every minute reading this book. Although there is a lot going on in the story I would not have it any other way, there is never a dull moment. Fantasy books are a favorite genre of mine. Add in the paranormal and romance and you have a story bound to be awesome. As this is book two and there are five sisters, I am hoping for more amazing stories.
 
This book really shows the importance of being able to trust in others and being able to accept help when needed. I really enjoyed the relationship between Thaull and Layla. To find someone who you can love and trust is what we are all looking for, to find the person who saves your soul is not an everyday occurrence. I would recommend this story for readers 18 years or older for adult situations, language and battle scenes.
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