Strings of Fate

by Kit Bryan

I'm an ordinary waiter, but I can see people's fate, including Shifters.
Like all children, I was tested for magic when I was only a few days old. Since my specific bloodline is unknown and my magic is unidentifiable, I was marked with a delicate swirling pattern around my upper right arm.

I do have magic, just as the tests showed, but it has never lined up with any known Magic species.

I can't breathe fire like a dragon Shifter, or hex people who piss me off like Witches. I can't make potions like an Alchemist or seduce people like a Succubus. Now I don't mean to be unappreciative of the power I do have, it's interesting and all, but it just really doesn't pack much of a punch and most of the time it is just pretty much useless. My special magical skill is the ability to see threads of fate.

Most of life is annoying enough for me, and what never occurred to me is that my mate is a rude, pompous nuisance.

Language note: This book uses British/Australian English spelling (e.g. colour, favour, pyjamas).

Genres: Romance, Magic, Fantasy, Shapeshifters, Paranormal Romance

1071 pages, Unknown Binding

First published November 29, 25

About the author

I publish my books as serial fiction through NovelSnack, which distributes them to several official reading apps. You can currently read my books on:
Readopia
NovelFlow
Readink
NovelaGo
AnyStories
AstraNovel
GoodNovel
AlphaNovel

I am hoping to be able to start publishing on Amazon in the future. :)

Language note:
My books use British/Australian English spelling, which differs slightly from American English. If you’re used to US spelling conventions, some words may look different. This is intentional rather than an error.

Reviews

[SHOMPA · Rating 3 out of 5]

The idea behind this book is really amazing..... it’s got so much potential! And the author shows a lot of promise. With the right editing and support from a real publishing team, this could turn into something incredible. The concept is there, but sadly it feels like it just needs that extra polish to really make it shine.

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story has SO much potential. a very cool concept and magic systems. With the right editing it could be an awesome stand alone or series on shelves everywhere.

[Harlequin Madness · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sorry guys, I really wanted to like this book, but I just couldn't take the FMC any more. She keeps pushing Bellamy, our MMC, away. And he's the SWEETEST alpha ever. I'm not really into Panther shifters, but he could change that. She's not really a jerk to him, but I just got so tired of seeing him trying so hard with her and she just kept running hot and cold with him.

The sad thing is, it was a missed opportunity. The storyline was indeed very interesting, it was the character development that tanked this for me.

[hotpinksam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a Lesson in Magic by kit Bryan on the AnyStories app. It was 172 chapters long. Zero spice. Slow burn romance. Very well written and decent character development. Just wanted more between the FMC and MMC. Same again read 170 chapters of Human Guide to magical mishaps. Same review. Ugh

[Andrea · Rating 2 out of 5]

Considering this is self published it has a lot of potential. Did I really enjoy it in the beginning? Yes! Did I DNF it at 50% also Yes.
Ryann selfishness was just getting to me. Also her relationship with her true soulmate started to feel very one sided and was starting to give creepy vibes between them. She acts like she is 14 years old, has mental problems and never been kissed. The arc with the villian started but there never happend anything. He just admitted everything and that was it. There is no tension in the book. What I did like in the beginning where the characters beside Ryann. It was cute with the friendships and possible relationship.

[Paige · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poorly written but interesting storyline.

[Kathleen Healy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book had a lot of filler, took awhile to get to the point. The female lead was very timid and it didn’t really change much. It felt odd that she was ready to run a pack but was afraid to kiss her mate? Overall, I’d say it was a little juvenile and lacked a solid plot.

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an adorable book. The men in this book were literally perfect. I couldn’t dream up more fun characters. I want to join the group chat!

[JP · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice little online read (for when I was out and about without my current read!) ft. werewolves, witches and magic🔮🐺

[Clover · Rating 4 out of 5]

I overall enjoyed this book! I found the first 4 chapters on an ad at first, and it really drew me in. I loved how Bellamy and Ryann actually communicated and there wasn’t a huge miscommunication trope.(I hate those so much😭)

If you’re looking for a fast paced story and for a FL who is very decisive and doesn’t get too awkward with the ML I wouldn’t recommend you read this, but if you don’t mind a FL who takes a long time to deal with her feelings and powers and tends to run away a bit, then I’d say give this a go! This story is a good read if you just want to relax and read bits here and there.

I feel Bellamy was a really good ML and the author did a great job of him letting Ryann take things at her own pace, not rushing her and helping her to feel more comfortable around him. I do get that some people would find it annoying that Ryann seems indecisive and confused about her feelings, but I feel that the other characters and her character growth later on makes up for it!

And let’s be real, if you were in her shoes in real life with her kind of power and life, can you say you would have done any better? There’s a difference between thinking that we would have chosen differently and actually having her life as our reality and choosing differently. Anyways, there are certain situations where Ryann grows and learns from her past reactions and I feel like that’s really important too. We may not agree with some of the choices she made, but at least she came to grow and learn with time. (Even if she did take a long time!)

Am also glad that the author added a few chapters from Aaron’s, Bellamy’s, Megan’s, and Cam’s POV at the end though! Was a little disappointed with Bellamy’s POV, but I really enjoyed Cam’s and Aaron’s POVs and I only wish we had Darrien’s POV too.

I’d say give this story a go and see if you like it! Loved the whole ‘strings of fate’ concept and enjoyed parts where Harry tried to win a certain bartender over! Have fun reading ^^

[Liberty Nichols · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is so captivating! Is an easy read but it is hard to put down. I’m intrigued by the world the author has created and the characters are fairly well developed. The main character can be a bit frustrating at times, but that’s hardly a dealbreaker. I did feel that the culprit was fairly obvious and very conveniently overlooked, but maybe the characters *were* actually too overwhelmed with everything else to realize?

I read the story on NovelFlow but would happily purchase it in paperback if it were ever printed. There are a few minor errors (like the occasional inconsistent spelling or a wrong name used) that would quickly be cleaned up by an editor, but I thoroughly enjoyed the more casual writing style. When I finished all 300 chapters I was still left wanting more and I would be happy to find more stories in this world, whether they were further adventures of the characters in this book or not.

I’m looking forward to reading more from this author and definitely planning to reread this one.

[Trey U · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 ⭐️

There’s so much potential for this book to be good, but it’s poorly handled. The book is WAY too long, it should have been split into two books minimum, and there’s just a lot of repetition and fluff that wasn’t needed. Also, there’s a good amount of plot holes that don’t make sense.

Also, how is a book about shifters rarely showing shifter qualities? Make it make sense. Like there’s like two different times in the entire book where someone shifts. Add in the fact that the weird cliffhanger ending and then switching and retelling from a different POV…yikes. I would have loved the author to toggle between Ryann and Bellamy instead of what was done.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the concept of this book because it was so different. I love how the different magics were interwoven. I thought the book was done, but to then have the chapters in the other characters perspective was amazing! Aaron! The biggest surprise of them all. I hope this author has more book and not only on the apps that need coins….. thank goodness it was a good book because it ended up being very expensive book since I couldn’t wait for my points to refill.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

e-book. Astra novel.

this format was super annoying and I can't wait to delete it.

this book really needed editing.

I liked the story. the magic world in the normal world was great. the mystery kept me interested. the characters were fun. for the first time in a while I might actually want to be friends with them. I want to be in that group chat.

there was nothing gross to me (sexual/moral/language)--maybe a little bit I don't remember enough that bothered me.

[Karene Torgerson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun first novel. You can tell it was written in serial form, needs lots of editing. But I love the author’s voice, imagination, and characters. I like her book about magical mischief a lot more. Hope to see more from them and I hope they publish them as real books eventually.

[Blair Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book on one of those awful story apps because I kept getting ads for it and it sucked me in! The story and the characters were incredibly sweet and enjoyable. BUT, it was so badly written and full of typos and grammatical errors it was really hard to read.

[Bianka Waters · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ce livre a énormément de potentiel. J’ai embarqué dans l’histoire dès le premier paragraphe. Cependant, il y a beaucoup d’erreurs d’accord en genre et c’est très agaçant. Aussi, certains moments sont très longs et pourraient être abrégés!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story and I almost wish the side characters got their own books but I enjoyed the peeks into their happy endings.

[Sheridan Sherrer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really cute love story that isn’t ruined by excessive spicy.

[Katherine L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the lore in this story!

[Anastasia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bellamy is an overly emotional p*ssy (meow) and NOT an alpha, and Ryann is one of THE MOST annoying, bratty and illogical fmc’s, EVER! 🥱
But the idea with fates is cool, needs editing.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually really enjoyed this book! The storyline is unique and engaging.
What I didn’t like; the editing errors. Often the point of view of who was speaking is mislabeled, it gets confusing detangling who the author actually meant.
The length and ending. The book was too short and ended abruptly in a strange spot without concluding any of the main story arcs.
The cover art. In all forms of the seemingly AI generated cover art, the people look nothing like the main characters described in the book. The clothes are off, the unusual blue hair color isn’t present, and in the version I read from there is a shifter wolf when the MMC’s form is a panther. It bothers me, a lot. Even the name of the author is different on my ebook compared to who is written here, though it is undoubtedly the same book.

[India Armstrong-Coveley · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story. However, it's very slow moving, which is frustrating. It's predictable, but not always in a bad way. Just as it evolves into something interesting, it switched POV, and now im reading the same story again with very little new information. seems like the author knows many people pay per chapter and intentionally dragging it out. I'll update when im finished, but honestly. I want to throw in the towel

[Rosemary Hathaway · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I don't hold these kind of books to the same standard as a book I can find and borrow from the library.

That said, it was cute. In the beginning half the plot is lacking, but I enjoyed just seeing her live her life, and make friends. Then there does seem to be strong direction in the 2nd half.

I didn't really vibe with how nervous the fmc was in her own relationship, or at least I got bored of the trope very quickly. but it's probably relatable to some people.

[Jillian Cori lippert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. In fact, I couldn't put it down! I loved all the characters. They were well developed, so I felt like I really knew them. In fact, I'm sad I've finished the book. I feel like the characters were friends that I won't get to see again. I will definitely be checking out more books by this author.

[Lisbeth Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book, and the world that Kit Bryan created.
Great characters.
Multiple different types of magic and shifters in a modern setting.
Really good plots and interwoven storylines.
Not erotica, thank goodness! Really lovely relationships between the various characters.
Lots of potential for sequels, which I’m looking forward to!

[Mariana Lourenço · Rating 2 out of 5]

the premise had a lot of potential and with the right editing it could be a good YA romantasy. like this, it has a lot of scenes that could be taken out or condensed and the characters need some work. nonetheless, i was entertained and it was a cute story

[Susanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had potential, especialy when the MC actually stood up to the guy. But it had Bad pacing and it was annoying that the MC got all wimpy once they got together 🤦‍♀️

[Danielle Eden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this series. Just missed some sort of smut in it. Had to end right when she gave in.

[Jennekah Barnes · Rating 2 out of 5]

The idea of this book is soooo good but it just needs an editor and real publishing… the writing is just not good and there are so many plot holes etc. but I like the fate magic idea!