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Fractured Path by J.C. Cervantes

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themoonphoenix's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fractured Path is the third part of a tetralogy that follows a cursed family through the centuries, each book is a different character and technically they work as stand-alone

San Francisco, 1965. Blake is a talented artist, when her 18th birthday approaches, she begins to have nightmares, which she believes are signs and messages that will help her understand the mystery that is her family.

Blake is descended from two magical bloodlines, but her powers are slight compared to her mother and grandmother. In her family, magic and bad luck go hand in hand. Blake believes in the rule of 3, for every two good things that happen to her, one bad thing will happen and she will soon put her theory to the test.

Blake scrolls for San Francisco (forever on the bucket list). She is looking for clues, but soon she will begin to be stalked, and people close to her are injured, that is when she begins to lie, to protect her family (Her uncles were my favorite characters)

Little by little, we will discover the secrets and find the family heirlooms, the shoes and the mirror gave me dark fairytale vibes.

Fractured Path is a mix between fantasy and history. Set in the 60s, there are references to the time (such as telephone booths), with a subtle touch of magic.

It's an atmospheric story with gothic vibes, I think it would be a good read for autumn, it's fast and engaging; you want answers! Where is the mirror? Who is trapped inside it? What do dreams mean?

Overall: It atmospheric and fast-paced story about family secrets, curses, and magic. Beautiful setting with a good mystery and an ending that will make you want the sequel and final book ASAP

Read it if you are interested in:

Sagas that follow the same family for generations
Curses and magic
Mystery and secrets
Follow clues and unravel messages
Stroll through San Francisco
Poetic and atmospheric writing

Thanks to RockstarBkTours and DisneyBooks for the free copy, All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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heytherekaity's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Full review to be posted to Kait Plus Books on July 17 as part of the Rockstar Book Tour!

Initial Review: I really enjoyed this one! But my biggest thought at the end (other than what) is just that I NEED THE LAST BOOK NOW PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!!! I need everything to wrap up and loose ends to be tightened and all of the answers please!!!!!

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