Thank you to publishers for an e-ARC of this story via NetGalley!

I think this was very fun! I appreciate that the action started very quickly, and for the most part didn't let up the whole time. I haven't played Assassin's Creed but I can get how this was inspired by it - lots of sand, skeletons, and swordfights! It's a YA story, and it does fall into some of the standard YA pitfalls, such as the FMC being kind of whiny and occasionally making poor decisions, but I found those shortcomings easy enough to gloss over and still enjoy the story. An adventure through and through, and I'm keen to learn more about this world in the following books.

I will say, there were a good handful of typos (an additional comma here, a missing period there, nothing too major), like to the point I really hope they are caught and fixed because otherwise that's embarrassing, especially as a HarperCollins story. The author also really clings to their favorite words and phrases - the word "abomination" was used 71 times (thank you Kindle for doing that counting for me) and good god please find a synonym, like "creature" or "monster" was -right there-, so I would love to see it line-edited in that way before release.

Overall, this book was fast paced with lots of adventure and a cool world that has room to grow. Feels very YA, but plenty of fun!

I was a big fan of Julie Kagawa's Blood of Eden series 10 years ago, so I jumped at the chance to read another book by her. This story was really good. Very slow in the beginning but once it picked up I enjoyed it. I loved Sparrow., but I, like many others it seems, was a little confused about the fate tapestry and how it all works. I'm patiently waiting book two!

The landscape in which the main character lives feels like its own character, enhancing both the setting and the plot of the book. While reading, the author noticed similarities to works like Fateless, Tomb Raider, The Mummy, and Indiana Jones, which brought nostalgia. If you enjoy stories about fate, found family, heists, and politics, you'll love Fateless.

Fans of Assassins Creed or similar video games will probably enjoy this book way more than I did. It all felt a little underwhelming to me but again I’ve been told there a lots of nods to Assassins Creed in this so maybe that’s something other reads can be excited about.

The world building is immaculate! I have never read a book by Julie and now I'm hooked, this was the perfect introduction!

I love the world building. Julie created a unique world that reminds me of Aladdin, but it is still its own. I like the idea of the goddess weaving fate, the Deathless kings, and the Fateless. I want to see where the conflict goes. I enjoyed our cast of characters: Sparrow, Raithe, Halek, and Kysa. They fall into the found family trope. Sparrow is resilient and clever, Raithe is strong, but sweet, Halek is funny, and Kysa is fierce. The plot seemed a little unbalanced to be. I expected the characters to get further.

I am a big fan of the authors Iron Fey series. I also love Assassins Creed, so I knew I needed to get my hands on this book. The beginning of the book started off well, and I felt like I was immersed in the story. Unfortunately, when they moved into the underground is when the world building began to lose me. I think the book suffered from a lack of setting throughout the entire read, and only have us a good scope of things in the beginning. The world building just took a backseat, when I think it would have done well to keep you invested. That's not to say I didn't enjoy the read, it just felt like things progressed rather quickly, and I had a hard time keeping up. I'm interested to see whether this series gets flashed out a bit more, or if the author focuses more on the characters rather than setting.

I've read one other book by Julie Kagawa, and I remember enjoying it a lot.
The writing style here is just as excellent, and I found myself flying through this (quite short) book.

It's a dark world with thieves and things that might devour you from beneath. And of course there are Fates and the one that challenges everything.

I must admit I did not get into this book very well. I understand it takes inspiration from a videogame, and I assume that if you're a fan of that world, you're easily immersed into this one as well.
I'm not a Gamer though, and I would have wished to be taken by the hand a bit and lead into it.

With me not connecting, I also couldn't do much with the characters as well, and so all in all it fell flat for me sadly.

I do think others might like it a lot, because if the vibes are vibing for you, this can be really enjoyable.

3/5 stars

Thank you @netgalley and @harpercollinsuk for the eARC!

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I’d first like to thank the amazing folks at NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for a ARC Audio and EARC copy of this book. I am forever thankful to be able to listen to this story narrated by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw.
What would you do if your whole life you thought yourself just a very super talented thief but have your whole world threw into a blender when you discover everything is a lie and you have the power to not only save the world but the power to absolutely destroy it?
We meet 17 year old Sparrow when she joined the Thieves Guild she made a vow of binding loyalty to their cause.
So when she is sent on a mission for The Circle, a group of mysterious, dangerous beings who control the Guild from the shadows, Sparrow is determined to cement her place within their ranks.
What she could never have knew is that not only would she be betrayed by the ones she once consider family but also be put in the center of a struggle between to opposing forces that have the would pit her against a ancient evil that has the power to change her world forever.
I absolutely devoured this book. Having the dual experience of listening and also reading this book, it just was a very fulfilling and satisfying experience. Julie Kagawa storytelling and Mia’s narration worked in tandem to craft and engaging story that I can’t wait to order a physical copy of this book and recommend it to anyone looking for an engaging and nail-biting experience.
An absolute iconic experience that I would totally give a 5 star review to for being: unique, adrenaline pumping, and fantastic start to a series that you don’t wanna miss

I think someone who loves the video game that inspired this book would absolutely love this book as well. However, I’m not a video game fan, and so this didn’t hold my attention because I was confused by the world building, especially the underground world, and there wasn’t enough character development for me.

I was very excited to get my hands on the new Julie Kagawa book. I loved the Shadow of the Fox series and wanted more. Fateless is similar by having a young female main character that is looked down on by society and a male lead assassin that ends up helping her during her journey.

This story is action packed and fun. Sparrow is part of a theives guild in a city surrounded by a deadly desert sea. She is tasked by the guild to find an artefact in a vault of the Deathless King beneath the city, but first she has to survive the underground kingdom from curses, the undead, and someone who doesnt want the artefact found.

Thank you to Harper Collins and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The promise of the book is there, I just feel like it needed further fleshing out. The characters, the plot, the worldbuilding all still felt very early-stages-of-drafting. The setting, however, was very vivid. I got big Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark vibes, which was fun.

The story is fast-paced and full of terrific world-building! I cannot wait for the next installment!

I love Julie Kagawa’s writing and she is an auto buy author for me. Her worlds are always lush and complex with characters you champion for. Fateless was no exception. A place that can kill just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Betrayal in a brutal world is inevitable and when you are a thief you especially need to watch your back. Being a Fateless means that Sparrow is not controlled by destiny and can write her own fate and possibly those she comes in contact with. The character development was very strong and the action nonstop. I really loved diving into the world and the creatures in it. Some of the action at times did take over the plot and I wanted it scaled back a little but I think teens will enjoy this nonstop pacing and will devour every page to see what happens next.

Sparrow is a 17 year old girl who has grown up in the Guild of Thieves and has risen to be a top notch thief. The mysterious leaders of the Guild, The Circle, send her on a seemingly impossible mission, and when successfully completes it, her world is turned upside down. A loner for most of her life, learning not to trust anyone and not to love anyone, she embarks on a mission to save the world from the Deathless King, and to do so she's going to have to let people in, including the assassin meant to kill her that's slowly becoming irresistible.

I had a little trouble getting into the book at first, but after a few chapters it hooked me. I'd say the pacing is medium, with a decent amount of world building without being overwhelming. There's not a ton of big action in the story, but there's just enough to keep you engaged. Halek is by far my favorite character, and the one that has the most personality coming off the page. The others come off a little stiff and a little flat, but also not unlikeable. I'm interested to see the growth (hopefully) in the next books. I found the writing style to be beautiful, and while the plot is definitely YA (minimal swearing and no steamy scenes), the writing is not juvenile. This is the first book written by this author that I've read, and I'm definitely interested in checking out others.

I did receive this book for free from NetGalley/Harper Collins in exchange for an honest review.

I was a little nervous starting this book after the preface regarding video games. I found that I greatly enjoyed the story and was recommending it to fellow readers before I even finished reading it. Sparrow is an endearing street thief who has to grapple with a philosophical conflict of destiny while navigating treacherous jobs and a deadly secret society. She acquires a group of supporting characters along the way. Her path is full of adventure, danger, and uncanny luck. I am definitely looking forward to future stories!

I’ve been obsessed with Julie Kagawa ever since The Iron Fey series completely stole my heart, so when I got approved for this one, I screamed. And let me tell you—Fateless did not disappoint. From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked. It’s everything I love—assassins, thieves, betrayals, Mythical beasts, and found family.

Sparrow is our badass main character who shines throughout the story. Her mission with the Thieves Guild leads her deep into the heart of a forgotten city. And let’s talk about Raithe—the mysterious assassin she’s forced to work with? oof… I was eating this up. My friend also read this early and we were talking about how it definitely gave major Divergent/ The Hunger Games, Assassin’s Creed, and Anastasia vibes. The world-building? Insane. Fateless is a must-read.

"Fateless" is an electric combination of fantasy and action that grabs you and pulls you in immediately. The nod to Assassin's Creed while crafting such an immense and brutal world in fantastic. This is definitely one for the fans of the intricate realms and high stakes.

The world building is just phenomenal. One of the strongest elements of the book. It is just so vivid and rich. Well done. There are some questions left unanswered, which sets us up for a sequel I can't wait to read

Julie can really do no wrong for me. I love her voice and the pace of her books is almost always right. I definitely picked it up for the romance but the found family aspect was a really solid bonus that kind of overshadowed the romance. I'l definitely be picking this one up on release day and sharing with my friends.

First of all thank you so much for allowing me to be an advanced reader! I’ll admit I have other books by the author on my TBR but this was the first I’ve read. I honestly loved it. It’s got sort of divergent vibes combined with gods. The romance is what got me to read it but the found family/characters are what actually made this for me. Can’t wait for the next book!