"A true hero knows love is more powerful than hate." (Jamison)
The events in Destined takes place within a 24 hour period, but it's action-packed, high-staked and full of constant threats. Destined is not about preparing for an apocalyptic war that only occurs in the last few pages and is resolved in no time. Instead, there are constant challenges, never-ending battles and a sense of danger. There are some silly and contrived moments, but plot-wise Destined is a worthwhile read.
In Destined, the human characters shine. David becomes an invincible warrior after he wields the famous sword, Excalibur, and while his sudden show of invincibility is so silly-it's-funny, David steps up to the plate and proves his loyalty and bravery. There's also Chelsea, a true best friend, who shows that she would literally go to the end of the earth for the people that she loves.
I also thought that Yuki would be an epic, magical and unbeatable character. I do like her character arc, but I was hoping for something more from her because she has so much of potential to be a badass character.
Unlike previous books in the Wings series, the romance in Destined takes a backseat to the plot and the love triangle isn't so prominent. In Destined there's no doubt about who Laurel loves and who she's going to choose. I wasn't invested in either Tamani or David so Laurel's choice didn't bother me, but there are some spoilery things that I don't like about the romance. I do, however, appreciate that letter at the end of Destined. It's realistic and bittersweet.
Destined is the best book in the Wings series. It's action-packed, the plot is more important than romance and it's also a bittersweet and realistic conclusion to the series.
"Anyone can pluck a flower, Laurel. True strength is knowing how to give it life." (Yeardley)