One of my favorite books that Claudia Gray has written is her only standalone novel. I adore her series, but Fateful — a delightful mix of history and the supernatural — was so captivating and fun to read. And, ironically, even though I loved the idea of a standalone novel, I would have happily read more about these characters.
Fateful was previously a book of the month here at Novel Novice during September 2011. Check out all the posts we featured HERE, then check out the official synopsis for the book below:
Eighteen-year-old maid Tess Davies is determined to escape the wealthy, troubled family she serves. It’s 1912, and Tess has been trapped in the employ of the Lisles for years, amid painful memories and twisted secrets. But now the Lisle family is headed to America, with Tess in tow. Once the ship they’re sailing on—the RMS Titanic—reaches its destination, Tess plans to strike out and create a new lifefor herself.
Her single-minded focus shatters when she meets Alec, a handsome first-class passenger who captivates her instantly. But Alec has secrets of his own. He’s in a hurry to leave Europe, and whispers aboard the ship say it’s because of the tragic end of his last affair with the French actress who died so gruesomely and so mysteriously. . . .
Soon Tess will learn just how dark Alec’s past truly is. The danger they face is no ordinary enemy: werewolves exist and are stalking him—and now her, too. Her growing love for Alec will put Tess in mortal peril, and fate will do the same before their journey on the Titanic is over.
In Fateful, New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray delivers paranormal adventure, dark suspense, and alluring romance set against the opulent backdrop of the Titanic’s first—and last—voyage.
For the comments: Have you read Fateful? What did you like about it?
Novel Novice 
Leave a Reply