"That small step forward is enough." -Liselle Sambury, Blood Like Fate

Blood Like Fate takes place a year or so after the events of Blood Like Magic. This installment, which is also the conclusion, focuses on the characters processing what had occurred in Blood Like Magic. 

Blood Like Fate focuses on the character development and relationships, as well as the developments within the black witch community. Voya struggles to have faith and trust in herself alongside her community and family, having a lack of faith and trust for her during the first half of this novel. 

There wasn't a romance subplot, but romantic relationships are discussed amongst the characters as a part of the characterization. Also, while romance wasn't a main aspect of this installment, it does play a role in the overall story because of the events in Blood Like Magic. Answers are given, as to the conclusion of Voya's and Luc's relationship-or lack thereof. 

The characters are not afraid to call each other out when they feel someone has done something wrong or that they could do better.

With this being more of a character driven story, the overall plot has slower pacing. 

The author writes about topics such as but not excluded to: grief, eating disorders, and drug addiction in an approachable manner. The main reveal was unexpected, yet it fits so well with how the author planted the seeds of this in Blood Like Magic. 

Overall, I would recommend The Blood Like Magic Duology to other YA readers who enjoy a blend of sci-fi and fantasy, witches, and a satisfying conclusion.

There is a content guide provided by the author at the beginning of the story.