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readmoreyall's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t realize this was part of the series so the fact that I cared a lot about the character and the implications of her decisions I think speaks to how well done this book is. The pacing was a little off for me but I think the book’s intended audience will really enjoy it.
Thank you Netgalley.
Thank you Netgalley.
kylielovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
This was a really fun continuation of the Mirror series. This series follows several generations of the same magical family and each book is about a different generation. This one took place in the 1960's in San Francisco. It follows Blake who periodically has visions when she touches an object. She learns about a lost family heirloom and a curse on their family.
Blake was a wonderful main character and I loved her friendship with her best friend Olivia. Blake lived with her aunt and uncle and they had a great family dynamic that was very believable.
The plot was a little bit slow moving at first, but the ending had some great twists and it really ended with a kind of cliffhanger that makes me really excited for the last book!
Thank you to Netgalley and Disney Books for an audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This was a really fun continuation of the Mirror series. This series follows several generations of the same magical family and each book is about a different generation. This one took place in the 1960's in San Francisco. It follows Blake who periodically has visions when she touches an object. She learns about a lost family heirloom and a curse on their family.
Blake was a wonderful main character and I loved her friendship with her best friend Olivia. Blake lived with her aunt and uncle and they had a great family dynamic that was very believable.
The plot was a little bit slow moving at first, but the ending had some great twists and it really ended with a kind of cliffhanger that makes me really excited for the last book!
Thank you to Netgalley and Disney Books for an audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
cakt1991's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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 entry in Disney’s The Mirror series, this one authored by J.C. Cervantes. It builds well on what was established in the other two books, but also works as a stand-alone, providing any necessary context for anyone who’s just picking up the series in this installment. As someone who has followed the series over all three, I love the continually expanding lore and how magic impacts each generation focused on in both similar and divergent ways.
This story has more direct connection to book two than the first two had to each other, as in addition to a shorter gap in time between books, Blake is Zora’s granddaughter, and what happened in Zora’s story feels more relevant to what’s going on in Blake’s life. It’s also cool to get insight into what happened to Zora after the end of the first book, with her having twin girls, one being Blake’s mother Delilah, and the other being Remi, who Blake has a close relationship with. It’s quite a nice contrast to the previous two books as well for there to be a close family unit, as some of Elva and Zora’s issues stem from their lack of warm parental figures, either through blood or surrogate means.
It’s also interesting to explore Blake’s relationship with magic and how that plays into her own journey. She’s not as powerful as others like her grandmother, but she does have these visions that she’s trying to unravel, and they somehow relate to the family’s history and their curse. It’s great to watch her come into her own and figure things out.
This is another solid installment in the series, and I’m excited for how it will wrap up in the final book. If you enjoy historical fantasy with diverse characters, I recommend checking this one out.
themoonphoenix's review
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Misogyny
heytherekaity's review against another edition
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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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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Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Racism, and Sexism
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Stalking, and Violence
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