“Destiny Binds,” the first book in the Timber Wolves Trilogy by Tammy Blackwell, follows the story of Scout Donovan, a girl who values rules and logic, and her lifelong affection for Charlie Hagan. The plot thickens with the arrival of Alex Cole, a new student who believes in destiny and magic. Alex reveals to Scout a hidden world of shifters—individuals who can transform into wolves or coyotes during the full moon—and seers, women who can access others’ private thoughts and emotions through touch.
The central conflict arises from Scout’s discovery of her own connections to this supernatural world, which upends her understanding of herself and those around her. Scout must navigate the complexities of her feelings for both Charlie and Alex while uncovering the secrets of her family’s past. Significant events include Scout’s initiation into the shifter community, her struggles with the duality of her identity, and the looming threats posed by rival factions within the shifter world. The story explores themes of self-discovery, the clash between logic and magic, and the power of destiny.
