Twisted Fates by Shannon McLellan
The highly anticipated book 2 in the Twisted Souls Duology by indie author and North Carolina native Shannon McLellan.
Xavier was certain of one thing: his mate, the one person in all the realms who was supposed to be his other half, his perfect match, was his enemy. While Zara reacquaints herself with her memories, Xavier is forced to relive them alongside her. Witches threaten Nexia’s borders, and Xavier must learn how to block his newly formed bond with Zara before he becomes the reason his kingdom falls to ruin.
Morgana turns out to be far harder to kill than anyone expected, as her true motives and past become revealed. As the Fates intervene and hidden truths emerge, Zara and Xavier realize their realms might not be the only ones in danger.
As they prepare for the final battle that will ultimately decide their fates, chaos and death ensue. Zara must choose where her loyalty lies… that is, if Morgana allows her the choice.Will evil reign, or will love prevail?
Discover the answer in this thrilling conclusion to the highly anticipated Twisted Souls Series.
Release date: July 28, 2026
What our booksellers are saying:
“Twisted Fates was a fast-paced adventure full of broader character expansion. There are a lot of twists and turns that I did not see coming. Shannon truly upped the stakes!!” -Kyle
What our ARC readers are saying:
“WOW! What a beautiful way to end this duet! I loved reading the multiple POV chapters (more than two!) and learning more about characters we met in the first book. Xavier remains my yearning, possessive MMC as always, which we love. I also loved getting to learn more about Zara’s past and her history.” -Megan
“It took me a minute to get into this one, but that’s completely on me since it had been a while since I read the first book. Every time a character was reintroduced, I was like “ummm who are you again?” Thankfully, Shannon included a quick recap at the beginning that helped refresh my memory and before long, I was fully invested again. Side note: Can we also talk about that cliffhanger from Book 1? Every time I’ve seen Shannon at an event since finishing the first book, I’ve jokingly yelled, “Shannon! I can’t believe you did that to us!” 😂 Thankfully, it was absolutely worth the wait. The pacing was fantastic, the characters continued to grow in ways that felt natural, and the plot kept surprising me. I thought I had a few things figured out, but Shannon had other plans. There were multiple twists that genuinely caught me off guard, and I loved that I never felt like I knew exactly where we were headed. This book wrapped up the story in a satisfying way while still packing plenty of emotional moments, high stakes, and twists that kept me guessing until the very end. PS Screw Morgana!” -Tammy
“I have been waiting for this book since the major cliff hanger in Twisted Souls and it did not disappoint. You get thrown right back in where Twisted Souls left off. The pacing of the book allowed for the growth and development of the characters. I especially loved getting to know more of Lana and Cynthia’s stories. The ending had me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t put the book down. Excited to see what potentially comes next in this world!” -Bailey
“Twisted Fates completely exceeded my expectations. Shannon McLellan delivered everything I love in a fantasy high stakes, unforgettable characters, shocking twists, and a story that kept me guessing until the very end. The world-building is immersive without being overwhelming, and every revelation felt earned. The character development was one of my favorite parts; watching loyalties shift, secrets unravel, and hidden truths come to light made it impossible to put this book down. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another twist left me speechless. The emotional moments hit just as hard as the action, and the balance between magic, mystery, and relationships was incredibly well done. If you enjoy fantasy with morally gray characters, ancient magic, family secrets, and plot twists that will leave you staring at the wall after the final chapter, this book is a must-read.” -Guss
“I absolutely loved this book!!! It was the perfect way to wrap up the duology. All of my questions were answered and I’m finally at peace haha. I loved the different POVs in this book. Ugh love!!” -Lora
“Great storyline and wonderfully tied up at the end. The enemies to lovers arc was chef’s kiss. Beautifully written and a top 2026 read. The banter between Xavier and Zara is top tier and the overall interactions between all the characters flowed and didn’t feel forced.” -Caroline
“I really enjoyed reading about the mythical beings, the supportive found family, the truly loyal BFF, and the gut-wrenching ending. I love a well-written, truly evil villain, and Morgana is perfection. The redemption arcs and twists for one of my favorite characters were beautiful to follow. After binging Twisted Souls, Fates did have too many POVs for my taste. I felt like they interrupted the pacing and made it difficult for me to become as fully immersed in the story as I had hoped.” -Ashlee
“An exciting follow-up to Twisted Souls, I enjoyed the action and pace of this book. I always love a female villain, and Morgana didn't disappoint. This is one of those series where you can't be sure how it's going to end, and it's a fun ride the whole time!” -Liz
“After the emotional damage and major cliff hanger that twisted souls left I have been WAITING for this book to come out and it exceeded my expectations. Without skipping a beat this book picks up right where twisted souls left off! If you are looking for a fantasy book with high stakes and fated mates this is for YOU. Definitely not ready to say goodbye to this series but highly recommend this duology.” -Savanah
“This was absolutely devastating. I cried, laughed, cried some more. The haunting background of Zara and her relationship with her mother, secrets that unfold, meddling gods. The list could go on forever. I need more of this.” -Asia
“Twisted Souls was my first author signing ever and I fell in love with the book! I've been not so patiently waiting for book 2 to be released so being able to read Twisted Fates as an arc was great! I was so excited to see where Shannon would take us in book 2 with that cliff hanger twist in book 1! I love how the FMC wasn't your typical FMC as well. She was made out to be more villian like and unexpected behaviors that we don't get very often in other books! Gives you the "touch and die" vibes all around as well. So many twist and turns of information that you don't see coming! The last handful of chapters hits you all in the feels and the way she wrapped up the ending was perfect.” -Miranda
“Okay so this one took me a little to get into the multiple POVs but I LOVED the ending. There were so many twists and turns and I cannot believe it all wrapped up that way. The story line was beautiful. The struggle that Zara faced was so well written and I love that Xavier didn’t give up on her. Morgan’s was the worst and I’m glad she ended the way she did. I would LOVE another book of any of the side characters. I think Theo and Cynthia would be amazing!! He is my fav by far. Cannot wait to see what Shannon has next!” -Jessica F.
“I wanted patiently for the sequel to Twisted Souls and the finish didn't disappoint! Zara's journey to finally get her power back was filled with twists and heart breaks. Xavier is one of the hot shadow daddies to add to the book boyfriend list. Loved this completed duology so much and would highly recommend these books.” -Thalia
“Thank you to Shannon McLellan for my advance reader copy of Twisted Fates. Can I please have your address so I can send you my therapy bill? This book is beautifully heartbreaking in all the best ways. I'll be thinking about this book while dissociating in the shower for a long time. The emotional roller coaster this story took me on was everything I could have wanted and more. We learn so much more about both the heroes and the villains, gaining a deeper understanding of how their fates were truly twisted and in some cases, even stolen from them. Zara and Xavier's chemistry was undeniable. "I can no more stop thinking of you than I can stop breathing." Go pick up Twisted Fates by Shannon McLellan when it releases on July 28, 2026!” -Kathleen
“One thing I can say is that Shannon knows how to keep me interested!! The various POVs didn’t take away from the story but rather made everything just that more intense. Jaxson and Xavier’s sibling relationship was something I was so curious to see develop and I’m so glad that it ended the way it did. Morgana was that annoying villain I can’t stand.. only because she really is that great of a villain. It was like can we give them a break? I can say that while I enjoyed the ending I wish it didn’t feel a bit rushed as everything happened so fast. Overall sad to see this journey end and excited for anything else that we get from Shannon.” -Jammilett
