I’ve enjoyed Yolanda’s short fiction in the past, so it was a pleasure to dive into this longer-form book. A badass demonic heroine with a wicked sense of humour, hired by a mysterious nun to rescue an angel… entirely up my supernatural street!

It does feel as if there are nods to ‘Constantine’ and the TV show ‘Supernatural’ here, but I was also reminded of the old ‘90s drama ‘Ultraviolet’. Protagonist Destiny works with a tremendously entertaining ‘detective agency’ of sorts, and that really added to the appeal of her story. This found family made for a much more well-rounded adventure than just a lone woman seeking out her past while solving weird crimes - this isn’t your usual romantic urban fantasy.

In fact, I found the romance aspect to be the least interesting part of the book. I couldn’t connect with the male love-interest at all, especially with his narcissistic tantrums and persistent ‘sidekick liability’ problem. I get why he was there, but couldn’t help feeling Destiny would’ve been better served if she teamed up with one of the female side characters (including the angelic ones).

Great world-building, a fun mystery built up well, and a heroine to root for. I’m intrigued to see any more of Destiny’s adventures, or simply where Yolanda’s imagination takes us next.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐💫 (4.25 / 5)

🔥 A heroine caught between damnation and redemption ❤️‍🔥

With horns hidden and instincts sharp, Destiny has carved out a place in the mortal world by doing what few can: chasing the untraceable, bargaining with the uncanny, and solving problems better left in the dark. But her latest case - a nun asking her to track an angel - is the kind of request that threatens to unravel not just her work, but the uneasy balance of who she is.

What works beautifully in "Fallen Destiny" is the tension of identity and belonging. Destiny straddles thresholds: demon yet operative in the human world; hired by a nun to find something holy. The plot asks: can someone built for darkness still harbor light? Can she be both hunter and guardian?

This book gave me serious "Supernatural" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" vibes; darkly witty, fast-moving, shadow-soaked, and laced with that irresistible mix of danger and heart. It has that same urban fantasy energy where demons, angels, and mortals collide in back alleys and hidden corners, and where every job feels one step away from apocalypse.

Sfetsos writes with a sharp, energetic voice. Even in its shorter length, the book moves with urgency and momentum. Because we already know shadows cling to Destiny, every scene crackles with uncertainty - who’s trusting whom, and at what cost?

If I have a reservation, it’s in pacing: at times, I wanted slower breathing, more time in between the action to dwell in the emotional weight. Some of the deeper emotional revelations could use just a bit more space to sink in. But that said, those moments that do land (Destiny’s inner turmoil, the unlikely alliance) are impactful.

✨ "Fallen Destiny" is for readers who love morally grey characters, urban fantasy with edge, and stories that test what 'goodness' truly means.

🙏 Thank you to Yolanda Sfetsos, Brigids Gate Press, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.