*Destiny of Souls* by Carl Bayley is a compelling new instalment in The Souls Series, throwing readers back into a high-stakes battle for humanity. Susan and Ben are driven apart, each on a desperate mission to thwart Madam Scorpion and her soulless army.

I found the exploration of what defines humanity and the blend of action with philosophical themes truly captivating. Bayley’s world-building is intricate, and the pacing keeps you on edge. While part of a series, the core conflict is immediately engaging. It's an ambitious and thought-provoking fantasy.

I really liked *Destiny of Souls*. I rated it **4 out of 5 stars**.

Really enjoyed the first book in the series and this was just as good. enjoyed the way the main protagonists "flashback" into their previous lives and how intertwined they've been through the ages.

It'll be good to see if there's more to come as I'm not convinced this is the end of their story.

A good speculative fiction that I enjoyed and made me thing, Good storytelling, character and world development
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

There is a really good story in here. The downside is we never get to see it. The formatting is all over the place and honestly caused me to get annoyed and bored quickly.

At no point did I start to care about the characters and the journey they were on. I was just trying to get to the end so I could move on to the next book.

Absolutely loved this book, the past life, future life theme was so inventive.
Was not sure what to expect as this is the first book in the series but after starting it I didn't want to stop reading.
This is definitely worth a read.