Analysis: Fated To Be King by Skye Alder Fated To Be King is the second installment in the series by Skye Alder. It is a contemporary paranormal romance that utilizes popular shifter tropes, specifically focusing on "fated mates" and "royal" pack dynamics. Core Premise & Plot
: Malia has no desire to be royalty and wishes to continue her vacation. Ryker, realizing it is unsafe for her to leave the area alone, strikes a bargain: if she stays for one week to help him find a suitable Queen, he will fund the rest of her trip and her flight home. Key Characters Fated To Be King by Skye Alder
: The story explores the pressures of leadership and the rigid traditions governing shifter society. Analysis: Fated To Be King by Skye Alder
: Described as a "curvy girl with a heart of gold," she is a human outsider thrust into a world of shifter politics and ancient traditions. Major Themes and Tropes Ryker, realizing it is unsafe for her to
: As the King of his werewolf pack, Ryker is obligated to participate in the mating ceremony to find his queen. However, his wolf fails to react to any of the official candidates.