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The Shadow of Fate: Gemma's Prequel (The Touched Saga Book 1.5) Kindle Edition

by Elisa S. Amore (Author), Annie Crawford (Editor), Adriana Varela (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 243 ratings

From the Bestselling Author of Touched - The Caress of Fate



"A really cute, fun read and a great addition to the series." –Siobhan Davis, Bestselling Author of the True Calling series

“This was a fun read. I love that Gemma is so into books, and that she was reading Clockwork Prince!” –Shannon, Goodreads

Peter and Gemma have been friends since childhood. Peter has always been the one Gemma has turned to. It is his shoulder she cries on, and it is he who knows her better than anyone else. And, for as long as he can remember, Peter has seen Gemma as more than just a friend. She is the only girl he has ever loved, the only one he would be willing to sacrifice everything for. But how can he confess his feelings without ruining what they have? Perhaps the right moment is a trip to Split Rock Falls, the spectacular waterfalls not too far from town. There, surrounded by the beauty of unspoiled woods and crystal waters, Peter will finally be able to reveal what is in his heart, and Gemma will understand that the two of them are meant for each other. But Peter does not realize that Gemma’s destiny has already been written…

We meet several characters from Touched - The Caress of Fate in this prequel, where the threads of love, friendship and suspense intertwine in a storyline that is direct and at the same time full of twists and turns, simple yet unexpected.

Fans of Veronica Roth, Stephenie Meyer, Cassandra Clare, and Lauren Kate will love this series by Elisa S. Amore.
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  1. Print length
    58 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    December 17, 2015
  4. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  5. Grade level
    7 - 12
  6. File size
    2.0 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B019IBLUTG
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 58 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 243 ratings

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Elisa S. Amore

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Elisa S. Amore is the number-one bestselling author of the paranormal romance saga Touched. Vanity Fair Italy called her “the undisputed queen of romantic fantasy.” After the success of Touched, she produced the audio version of the saga featuring Hollywood star Matt Lanter (Jupiter’s Legacy, 90210, Timeless, Star Wars) and Disney actress Emma Galvin, narrator of Twilight and Divergent. Elisa is now a full-time writer of young adult fantasy. She’s wild about pizza and also loves traveling, which she calls a source of constant inspiration. With her successful series about life and death, Heaven and Hell, she has built a loyal fanbase on social media that continues to grow, and has quickly become a favorite author for thousands of readers all over the world.

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Customers enjoy this prequel's back story and find it a nice addition to the series. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, sweetness, and well-written content, with one customer noting it's a quick read. Several customers mention the story is too short.

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18 customers mention "Story quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of this prequel, appreciating the back story and finding it a great novella, with one customer noting how emotionally involved they become with the narrative.

"...This was a fun read...." Read more

"...read book One (Touched) first, but this was great because it told a detailed back story that was hinted to in the first book...." Read more

"This is very short story. But you learn about Gemma and her friends and the boy loves her. A fast and enjoyable read." Read more

"...I've read all three books so far and it was cool to read a side story about Gemma before Evan...." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read.

"Very short, but a great read...." Read more

"...A fast and enjoyable read." Read more

"It was a little short for 5 stars, but hey, it looked very promising. Especially the part with Gemma...." Read more

"Great good read" Read more

6 customers mention "Sweetness"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and cute, particularly appreciating how Gemma is portrayed.

"...I'm a little worried because I adored Peter! How he thinks of Gemma is so sweet, and he is a good guy, but I know in Touched Gemma meets some other..." Read more

"...This cute little read brings new depth into Peter's character as we spend the day with him and their friends and he thinks about his feelings for..." Read more

"Really cute and an interesting plot. Read the whole series so far and looking forward to the next one." Read more

"Short But Sweet - Great Read..." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and appreciate that it's a quick read.

"...But I must recognise that this is a text with a certain merit. It's well written, it has got a very good prose...." Read more

"Quick read. Here you get a glimpse of Gemma & Peter right before Evan enters the picture. I kinda feel bad for Peter...." Read more

"...As always, very well written. Thank You Elisa!" Read more

"good reading" Read more

3 customers mention "Length"3 positive0 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the length of the book, with some finding it too short.

"To short." Read more

"Short But Sweet - Great Read..." Read more

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  • Shayay19
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and cute
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016
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    It's hard to rate this because it is so short; I read it in 30 minutes or so, probably less, and I haven't read the first full length book, but I did like this, and I'm looking forward to reading the first full length book, Touched. I'm a little worried because I adored Peter! How he thinks of Gemma is so sweet, and he is a good guy, but I know in Touched Gemma meets some other guy, and I'm sort of sad by it because I feel bad for Peter, but I don't know what is going to happen, so we'll see.

    This was a fun read. It's told from Peter's POV; except for a little bit by Gemma, and it's about how he is in love with Gemma, who is his best friend, but doesn't know how to tell her. The story about how he realized he loved Gemma was really sweet. I love that Gemma is so into books, and that she was reading Clockwork Prince! Love that series! And the Hunger Games mention was great! Peter and Gemma go to the beach with some friends, and it's all pretty much fun times, and Peter debating how to tell Gemma he loves her, and their other friends relationships.

    I enjoyed the story even without much to go on, and I'm looking forward to reading Touched next!
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  • Shawn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short But Sweet - Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016
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    Very short, but a great read. I read book One (Touched) first, but this was great because it told a detailed back story that was hinted to in the first book. Im still interested to see if there's more detail about this experience later, or if it's left where it is. There is so much more to learn about the Characters were falling in love with. Excited to start Unfaithful next!!!
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  • DebraH
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gemma
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
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    This is very short story. But you learn about Gemma and her friends and the boy loves her. A fast and enjoyable read.
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  • Anakina
    5.0 out of 5 stars A nice young adult novella to discover a brand new paranormal romance saga
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016
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    I'm not exactly the right target reader for this novella. I have never loved teenage stories, not even when I was a teenager. But I must recognise that this is a text with a certain merit. It's well written, it has got a very good prose. The narrated story recalls vividly many more stories concerning young Americans: the less than innocent games, the skirmishes, the best friend fallen for the heroine but irremediably confined to the friend zone, the heroine who isn't interested in love in real life but lives in the books she reads. They are well-known themes to which the author was able to give a personal touch. The fact it causes in me the same sense of annoyance that I usually feel for this kind of stories means that it works and that the fans of this genre will surely love it.
    Being myself a fan of mystery and suspense, I surely preferred the final part of this book, with the cliffhanger (one of my favourite narrative tools) which wants to push the reader towards the first book in the saga.

    Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli, author of Kindred Intentions
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good as always
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
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    Elisa Amore continues to be amazing even in this prequel of Gemma's. I've read all three books so far and it was cool to read a side story about Gemma before Evan. The first part is written in Peter's eyes, so it was nice to have another point of view about Gemma and his real feelings about her.
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  • Peejay
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016
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    Gemma and Peter.....two youngsters who take a trip to the water with friends. He adores her and she doesn't even know. She's too wrapped up in her books to recognize that her best friend has crossed that line. Her mother sees the sign, but not Gemma.

    She's lost in thought, preparing to head home when something calls to her and she races across the forest. What does she find?? Only the unexpected. What does it mean?? Who knows.

    This is a prequel to her story, so it gives a basic outline of who she is and what she's about. The makings of a character. Read on my friends.
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  • Conny Hegeman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gemma
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2016
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    It was a little short for 5 stars, but hey, it looked very promising.
    Especially the part with Gemma. How she bounds with nature, I feel it, so I love it.
    Gonna start now with book 1, it's a big book LOL (a lot of pages) not used to it. But I'll do my best.
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  • Naudia Heart
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gemma & Pet
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016
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    Quick read. Here you get a glimpse of Gemma & Peter right before Evan enters the picture. I kinda feel bad for Peter. He and Emma just weren't meant to be.
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  • Siobhan Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet read - good introduction to the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2016
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    This was a really short, cute, fun read and a great addition to the series. It follows Gemma and Peter and their friends on a day out. It was full of witty banter and laugh out loud moments. Poor Peter. He has it bad for Gemma but she is completely oblivious. I really felt for the guy. The paranormal revelation at the end was intriguing, and having read Touched, it adds to the mystery of who or what Gemma actually is, or what gifts or powers she has. Definitely worth reading if you have read Touched. Though the author recommended reading this short after Touched, I think it can equally be read beforehand without giving anything away.

    It was very well-written and I'm really enjoying this author's writing style.

    As an aside, that cover is totally stunning and I have a really bad case of cover-lust!
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  • Becky Ganderton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2016
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    Brilliant short story I read before going onto Touched. Gives a good insight into the character's personalities and feelings. I can't wait to go on to the next short story, then the first book :)
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  • Georgi Lvs Books
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good short read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2016
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    Nice short read. Get to understand Peters feelings more for Gemma and also discover the moment Gemma realises her life is in danger.

    4****
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2017
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    Excellent
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