Forbidden Destiny

Anahita Karthik

Jun 2017 · Educreation Publishing

About this ebook

“I am Diti and I've lived a normal life. Until now.”Living in a small town in a state like Alvel can be quite ordinary for you.....if you're a normal person. But not if you're a rule breaker.Ever since their mom died, and their dad took up that mysterious job, Diti and her younger brother Kriteesh's life has been nothing but mundane existence. But then she ventures out into the Forest..... Past the fence, and her entire life takes a 360 degree turn. The so called 'accidents' have a totally baffling reason to them, and the Forest isn't as it has always seemed. Then enters Nirvaan, the intimidating boy in the Forest, with a mysterious past, who draws her attention in a way she never would've imagined. With the sudden turn of events, Diti must learn to accept that the world isn't as normal as it seems. Exposed to a totally different side of the world, whose secrets have for long remained unknown, she must embrace that she is special. And meant.....for something more. One thing leads to another, and with unexpected revelations at every turn, the trio find themselves diving into a whirlwind of adventures. In the very first installation of the series, the journey to seek the unknown is unleashed.

Ratings and reviews

The book begins with a sparkling introduction that tells the readers all that they need to know about this budding novelist. We quickly learn that the author, with a mind of her own, is not all that ‘budding’, having penned her first novel long, long ago when she was all of seven. Now she is a ‘mature’ fifteen year old, multifaceted personality, with many accomplishments to her credit. Author’s own introduction is fun to read offering a glimpse into her creative mind and the circumstances that led to the successful launch of this highly promising novel. Now, what sort of novel would you expect from a cheery fifteen year old girl? You would (I did anyway), of course, expect lots of spirited child- adventurers cracking mysteries involving trap doors, dark passages, and adult villains doing nefarious activities, etc. etc. a la Enid Blyton books. Or else, perhaps a beautiful princess, a dashing prince, magic spells, flying horses, rainbows, and dragons –all bright and happy except for a brief, mandatory distressful interlude before the happy ending. Sorry to say that all your (my) predictions go wrong horribly. There is not even a shred of such predictable, old fashioned stuff in this novel. What you have is a beginning with dark forebodings- children who have lost their mother, father who is missing from home for long spells, children left to their own devices, ominous injuries on their father’s body when he occasionally returns home from his mysterious missions, and such things. More than anything, there is the dark, brooding presence of the forest behind the house, which the father has forbidden his children to enter, repeatedly telling them of the dangers that lurk in it. But children are children. Because it is forbidden, its allure becomes too much to resist. And finally, the forest with its ‘Siren Song ’, succeeds in enticing the children and takes them in. Telling anything more will be cruel and unjust to those who are yet to read this highly suspenseful novel. But they should be prepared for the arduous journey with the protagonist into the dark, misty, mysterious and creepy forest, braving the unexpected dangers at every turn and twist of this tale, on their way to the forbidden destination.

Forbidden Destiny has the capability of bringing alive each and every page and having the scenes and characters literally bouncing out of the page. I'm still reeling from the narrative. I had this book read out to me, which can be pretty letting down if the book is boring, but this book is fast paced with shocks in every chapter! My favourite character is totally Fiera! I love the others too. It will remain my favourite book forever and ever! Love the pedoriall world! Wish it really existed.

It's a book that holds some deep meanings. It's not just another fantasy book but talks about hope ,love and the true meaning of life.. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the pedorial world with a view of science and a tang of humour filled with thrill and excitement.. this one is definitely a must read #waitingforthenextpart!

About the author

Anahita Karthik, a fun loving 15 year old teenager, when not studying and panicking over her maths paper, either reads, draws, writes or bakes. She likes things to be messy and disorganized, or her brain won't work (according to her).At the age of 1, she preferred drawing Apple, Ball, or Cat, rather than learning to write A, B, or C (though at that time it nearly gave her mother a heart attack because it seemed like she was writing Egyptian).When she FINALLY learnt the English Alphabet, she took a huge leap towards writing her first novel at the age of 7. But it wasn't only creativity that worked, because without her wonderful and supportive parents, two completely irritating yet adorable brothers, Manas and Padam, none of it would've have worked out. Seeing the interest gleam in their eyes as they hung onto each word of the chapter was what gave her the boost. And it is partly because of them that she hasn't gotten swollen headed, because they always manage to drag her back down to Earth. Anahita has always existed in two worlds-the normal one, and the magical one. It has always been her dream to explore the magical side to the world, and imagine herself as a fantasy character. According to her, reading, writing and drawing have always been the best way exists, connect and visualize that dimension.