MicaWhen I had nowhere to go, Caleb took me in. I thought he loved me… but now I’m not sure he ever did. I’m nothing but his next victim, a pawn in his messed up play for control. He’s a monster with a handsome face and I fell for him. Caleb is my darkness, and his brother Jace is my muted light. Will his darkness ever stop consuming me, so that I can once again see the light?JaceMica is now a … light?
Jace
Mica is now a prisoner here alongside me and I’m struggling to see a way out for both of us. I’ve been forced to endure violence and pain unleashed by Caleb for too many years to see a future without him in it. I just hope somehow we can resist succumbing to the control and mind games before the damage is irreversible.
This book is a standalone
Trigger Warning
Due to graphic scenes of abuse, this is not suitable for readers under 18 or sensitive to abuse issues.
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This grabs you from the very first page and sucks you in deep and doesn’t let go because you need to know all the whys. This was dark and very emotional as mind games and torture are played and its vivid so be warned and my heart felt for Jace and Mica as we see the emotional turmoil they are caught in and try to comfort each other as they are alone and trapped with Caleb who is a monster so prepare yourself. The characters are so well written and the story was different and I liked that.
Fractured Darkness is my favorite dark read; a feat I did not think was ever possible. Ally Vance blew me away with this book. There were layers of complexity that all enhanced every moment. It has left a very lasting impression.
I will say heed the trigger warning. This is not for the faint of heart. Ally Vance digs into darkness and pushes a topic that is vital but often not acknowledged or covered insufficiently.
We hear it on the news, we may know someone or even live through it ourselves and yet abuse is so often swept under the rug. Ally Vance pulls it out and forces the reader to recognize it all while providing a captivating story. So often we hear the word victim yet the author delivers on why I will always call those who face abuse warriors. She does not back away from any affect that is caused by trauma and most significantly she manages to convey it with both male and female perspectives. I have never seen this originality.
The main characters have depth to them unlike any I’ve seen. It’s real, it’s powerful and it manages to show the flaws and fractures in them. The world building is so vivid that at times I wanted to turn away but Ally Vance kept me hooked with every word. Nothing was superficial in this book.
Fractured Darkness broke me with its skillful plot. Expect the darkness and expect emotions to singe your soul. The story is complicated, unapologetic and I’m still left with its imprint on my heart.
5 stars for a vehemently dark read.
Fractured Darkness is just that. This book contains a darkness and Home abuse that maybe a trigger for some.
Mica moves in with her boyfriend Caleb and his brother Jase after having no where else to go.
Things progresses and we learn how controlling Caleb really is.
This book will pull at your hearts stings. You’ll be rooting for a character while yelling at them as well.
The author has really outdone herself with this book
Fractured Darkness is a story that touches on hard subject matters of abuse that can occur when you least expect it. The struggle to get out of the situation you are in and the misconceptions of how easy it is to change the circumstances.
I’m not going to lie, throughout most of this book i was shouting at one character in particular for not doing more, for not being braver and helping to change the situation but by the end i realised how difficult that is. Unless you are in the situation, no one can judge how you cope. I also want to say how impressed i was that the author took time to include links in the back of the book for anyone who needs help in these situations not only for the UK (where the author lives) but for the US too. That really impressed me.
Reader beware that you will pulled into a dark place that will have you consumed with the story of Caleb, Mica and Jace from the first few lines until the very last word written. The storyline is clear and vivid throughout, you’re heart will break, bleed and be shredded for both Mica and Jace more often then not but you will continue to read because you’ll be part of their life and they’ll become part of you. Caleb is a dark soul in more ways then one I would never wish to ever cross his path, unfortunately there are those just like him in this world and it makes this book more of a reality. This is the first time I’m reading this authors work but it most certainly wont be the last.
What a great read this was. Mica is beautiful, broken and has no clue who she is in bed with. Caleb is dark, twisted and loves to taunt his brother. Jace is stuck no easy word for it , he hates his brother and loves his brothers gf. And this twisted love story begins. This is my first book by this author and I loved it, loved the darkness of it, the determination of these characters, and the ending could not of been more perfect. Can’t wait to read more from her.
Caleb is Jace’s big brother and he is so broken words cannot begin to describe the monster within. Jace doesn’t care though, it’s his brother, nothing can come between them until Caleb’s new girlfriend, Mica, comes to live with them. Caleb knows his brother likes her, but that just makes it more fun for him. Mica thought she found the perfect loving boyfriend until Caleb’s true personality finally surfaced. This book is riveting and heartbreaking at the same time. There are so many layers to this book. I truly enjoyed the bond that happens between Jace and Mica in order for them to survive. I don’t want to say to much and spoil it for you but be warned this is a very dark romance with many triggers. If you like dark romances then I would give this book a try. Told in multiple POV
Fractured Darkness is a dark romance that will have you ready to fight.
Mica, alone with no real family, thinks she’s found her soulmate. He is there when she needs him the most. He took her in and she thought she would be safe.
Caleb, he’s the protector to those closest to him. But once you are his, you can’t be anyone else’s.
Jace, tired of seeing his brother hurt the most beautiful girl he’s ever laid eyes on, is ready to be the man of the house.
Ally did an amazing job. Her writing will have you feeling every emotion from her characters. Mica’s hurt and pain. Jace’s angst. Caleb’s anger. I love the journeys she takes us on and it was all worth it for that ending.
Recommended for Dark romance readers who love being able to connect with the characters’ every emotion.
Read responsibly.
Ally Vance is an amazing author that keeps getting better & better with each book she writes.
Fractured Darkness is a hard read, but a brilliant 5 star book that tells an emotional story between two brothers and a young girl who only ever wanted to feel safe & loved.
Caleb is twisted he loves to control with mind games & violence through sexual activities and with his fists.
Jace wants to escape and save the girl but is held back by the power and abuse his brother delivers daily.
Mica has a troubled past, an evil aunt and thought she had finally found love and a safe play to be happy, how wrong she was things soon change and the story unfolds into a living nightmare.
This is a very well written story of abuse, rape and total control over your life so be warned in you are looking for hearts and flowers this is not for you!!!!.