Review: The Fortunates (The Unfortunates #2) by Skyla Madi
TITLE:The Fortunates
SERIES: The Unfortunates, Book #2
AUTHOR:Skyla Madi
GENRE:Dystopia, Romance
RELEASE DATE:June 7th 2016
In the aftermath of a twist that rocked Nine's world, she finds herself on the edge of insanity, clinging desperately to the girl she was raised to be and fighting the urge to become the woman she was born to be. The lines of humanity blur, the expectations double and she knows she's falling deeper and deeper into the clutches of temptation. Kade Sario was a simple man. He wanted nothing more than to kill his father and take over everything he owned. On the way, however, he never expected to fall for the auburn haired, violet eyed Unfortunate and now their relationship is more complicated than ever. How can he help the girl he loves if she refuses him? How can he be the man he's supposed to be if she's all he thinks about? And how can she love a man who refused to say it back when she needed it the most??
After almost two years of waiting for this second installment in the Unfortunates series, I must say that it was worth the wait. The story continues right where it ended in the first book and I was instantly captivated.
Nine is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that the woman who gave her birth is a Fortunate. She's waiting behind bars for her fate to be announced, live or die, and she can't help but feel like she doesn't belong in this cruel unfair world. She would prefer to die than to live in a world as a Fortunate. But Kade is there, and he won't let her give up so easily.
I really loved Kade in the first book, but in this one, he was phenomenal. He's not so cold anymore, showing the deepness of his feelings for Nine continually. He shows her that she's more that important to him, she's everything. He's ready to help her achieve her goal of rebellion by his side. While Kade is wise in his approach, Nine is more aggressive and it make her doubt him a little. She wants to trust him blindly, but it's not always easy with their beginning and it brings a few misunderstandings between them.
I loved how Nine was so strong through all the story, in spite of everything good and bad happening. Kade is a great supporter to her rebellion, and they make a good team. The book couldn't be the same without the presence of Vince, Kade's younger brother who's still so evil and heartless. Vince is still trying to break Nine, by treating her like she's nothing, knowing it'll hurt Kade in the process.
In the first book I loved the connection between Kade and Nine, but in this one their feelings are so intense and their chemistry palpable. They're both great characters that finally stand-up for their convictions by working in tandem despite the lukewarm reception of their relationship.
Skyla Madi definitely succeeded delivering an incredible enthralling story. I can't wait to see what she has in store for the last tome of this gripping trilogy. I hugely suggest this novel!!
** 5 STARS **
THE UNFORTUNATES SERIES
Book #1
The Unfortunates
Book #3
The Misfortunates (Release date TBA)
