Most people could never kill without regret.I don’t have that luxury. I’m an artificial creation who exists solely to follow the orders of a tyrannical maniac. Death is the only constant I know.I want more, so I’m running.What lies beyond the realm of my former master, presents a whole new set of problems, including a mistake that lands me at death’s door. I accept that. Welcome it, really. For a … accept that. Welcome it, really. For a relic of war, death is my inevitable release.
But fate is a fickle creature.
When a dragon saves me—a creature said to be long extinct—then offers me a chance at revenge, I don’t know what to believe. Trust gets people killed, but something is different about this creature.
Will he give me the freedom I desire, or is my fate sealed when I agree to his terms?
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DESTINY is book one in the EXPERIMENTAL HEART series. The volumes in this series are designed to be read in order to follow the story arc:
Destiny
Pieces
Secrets
Exposed
Surrendered
Reborn (coming soon)
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Note: Like all of Shannon Pemrick’s work, the Experimental Heart series contains strong language, violence, substance use, love scenes, and difficult situations.
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I enjoyed this book very much. Awesome read!
Shannon Pemrick is a new author for me, but based on her Destiny (Experimental Heart, Book 1), I’m promising myself that we will become well acquainted. I love the concept of this book, with its lead Eira seeking to escape from a her life as a designed emotionless tool of war. I love how she is drawn to Raikidan and the whole way that a dragon is brought into the tale. I love the plot and writing, and supporting cast. Generally I pretty much live this novel. It book is most definitely one to read. It is also easy to highly recommended and I’m definitely looking forward to book 2.
Our heroine is a construct, made to follow the orders of her creator. But when she escapes that control, things get interesting.
This is book one of the series, so definitely the right place to start.
This story offers an interesting blend of science and magic, with fantastic creatures and technology existing side by side, but I don’t really think of it as urban fantasy, more SF meet fantasy, if that makes any sense. In any case, the story is well written and generally easy to read, although some of our character’s backstory is a bit disturbing. Speaking of which, the characters are well developed, with detailed backgrounds that help make them real. But at the same time, there are many questions left unanswered which kept me reading hoping to figure out more. That was partially rewarded and yet I will also want to read the next book hoping to find out even more. Overall, the story was quite intense and engaging, keeping me interested and looking for more.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes
Well written, Beautifully scripted magical manuscript..! Want to read another. The landscape comes alive ,and the characters come alive. I am writing an Honest Review .
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Eira isn’t supposed to have emotions and feelings. But she does and they are getting stronger. Eira is a nu-human, lab created, and was forced to be an assassin until she escaped. She also has more abilities than most nu-humans. She and her friends are leading a rebellion against Zarda. She has met a dragon shifter named Raikdan who is helping them. This was a very confusing book. Many things were hinted at but I have so many questions. Why does she have a daughter who doesn’t know Eira is her mom, and why does she have a ten year old boy who doesn’t live with her and doesn’t call her mom. Who is her children’s father or fathers? And she refer several times to a mom but then she is lab created and genetically enhanced. I didn’t think she grew up with her parents, and several thoughts she had were about a father she never knew. I hope this will make more sense in the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
What a book!! Destiny is the first in this series, and I am definitely going to be checking out the rest!
The author has created a rich world and filled it with likeable three dimensional characters. Each have their quirks- some you will love…some you won’t.
There’s plenty of action in the storyline, though I think the plot was a little lacking- i feel this book is being used to set the world and characters up for the following books, so I am super interested to see what happens next.
This book was amazing! It has a little bit of everything! If you enjoy fantasy, paranormal, science fiction, humor, adventure, and I could go on and on. The characters and the story are very detailed. This is a great long story and I had a hard time putting it down. I kept thinking, I’ll put it down at the next chapter, and then I just had to go on. I can not wait to read the next in the series! Oh and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this cover! Fantastic!!
I was gifted an ARC in return of an honest review.
I could not put this book down and I will read the next one.