So I was interested to see how fate and destiny would be dealt with in this book. Personally, I do not believe in fate or destiny. This book bills itself as an example of fate versus choice. Review: A tale of destiny, fate, and the decisions we make. Bravely merging genres and sensitively embracing personal relationships, this spiritual and gritty thriller illustrates the complex theme of choice versus chance. Together, the two women soon find themselves gambling in a game of cosmic Russian roulette where the stakes are their lives and their adversary is fate itself. As an astrologer, Larissa predicts that Valda and the Sheikh's destinies were decided from the moment of their first meeting, but she keeps the dire outcome foretold in the charts a secret. Her clandestine relationship with the Sheikh propels her into a murky web of deceit, and she turns to her friend for help. Valda does indeed find fulfillment-and, to her astonishment, love-but all is threatened when she is introduced to a billionaire Sheikh. To escape the pain of failed relationships and careers, both Valda and Larissa take themselves to the exotic locale of Dubai, seeking not only success but a general purpose in life.
Summary: Upbeat and contemporary in style, this riveting narrative features an eclectic mix of characters awash with local color. Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in exchange for a review.
