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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Oh wow was this book so good. This lady just keeps surprising me with each and every book she keeps writing. This story grabbed a hold of me and didn’t let go until the end and had me flipping pages just to see what happened next.
What do you do if your attracted to your brother’s girlfriend and you know that if you touch her it’ll set off bad thing’s that’s where Jace find’s himself as his brother Caleb brings his girlfriend Mica home for the first time and your attracted to her and you have to keep it a secret.
This story does come with a warning and if you have triggers heed the warning, otherwise it’s definitely a must read.
This is just my opinion and my review
Intense and emotional from beginning to end, as it weaves it’s way into your heart and leaves a trail of darkness. Touching on tough subjects, this is definitely not a read for the faint of heart.
Mica is broken and scarred, in need of someone to love her and help piece her back together, she finds that in Caleb. What she doesn’t know, is that Caleb just wants her for his games.
Jace knows his brother and what he is capable of. He’s been living this life since his mother left, he doesn’t want to let Mica become a part of the hell too. But Caleb’s threats are to real to mess with.
Caleb has a twisted mind and wants control over everything, including both Jase and Mica.
Will Caleb gain full control over both of them? Will Mica and Jace survive his controlling ways?
Having read all of Ally Vance’s book to date, I can honestly say, hand on heart that Fractured Darkness is by far her best writing yet, an absolutely phenomenal read. Deserves more than 5 stars.
Ok, I love dark books but, this book was dark with triggers. It’s like a car accident you see but, can’t look away. It was that good! I was feeling all kinds of stuff for these characters. I love the incredible imagination of Ally’s mind. She’s fast becoming one of my favorite authors.
OMG, this book is everything. The drama, suspense and sheer gut-wrenching scenes keep me turning the pages until they have consumed me and everything that I am. The absolute emotion that went into this book was nothing short of artistic. Fantastic writing and I cannot wait to witness the next world introduced by this author.
This is my second book by Ally Vance it was brillant, this Author really knows how to write dark!!
it pulled me in and took me to a dark place while the story unfolded it is very dark and deals with some hard and uncomfortable situations but this Author deals with it well.
I would definitely read the triggers warning!!
I love dark reads darker the better so this book ticked all my boxes and more it fed my dark side. I like how this Author writes and I definitely can’t wait to open another one of her books to see how dark she will go..
I found it very well written so if you like dark reads I highly recommend this book and this Author
Jace Scott has always lived in fear of his older brother, Caleb. But unfortunately he is all Jace has left for family so he remains imprisoned inside of their house where Caleb controls everything.
When Caleb brings home his new girlfriend Mica Kiernan, Jace hopes that this has brought about a change in Caleb. Mica is sweet and all of the goodness you want in a person but has Caleb taken her in just to destroy her?
Can Jace and Mica come together to draw strength from each other or is Caleb planning on destroying them both?
This book gives a warning at the beginning saying this book tackles very difficult subjects and is graphic and I do believe that this book is not for everyone. There are parts that are so raw and disheartening that people do exist there like Caleb.
I liked Jace but I was a little confused on why he never left the house and how this could happen. Through the book I was still a little confused on how Caleb had them locked in. I felt bad for Jace as his mom didn’t want to leave him but was obviously afraid of Caleb and it was understandable.
Mica was such a great girl who had her world taken away from her with the death of her parents and then she found solace with Caleb when she was having a hard time with her Aunt Sarah. It appeared that Caleb was the answer to her dreams but it ended up turning into a nightmare.
Caleb was just pure evil. His character had so much power and was able to manipulate people into giving him what he wanted. I was shocked as I was reading with how he would constantly torture and rape Mica to keep her in line.
I wasn’t surprised at the friendship that developed between Jace and Mica with both being prisoners but I also knew they were walking a scary line!! As the two began to get closer I was definitely afraid for Mica as Caleb knew he could get to Jace by hurting Mica.
There were a few twists and turns that I saw and didn’t see coming. Some made me happy and others had me afraid!!
I was definitely hoping for a certain ending and it came but not the way I thought it would. I was grateful for the new start but the demons were definitely still there in the mind of Mica after everything she endured! – By Rebecca
Oh my… hooked from the start, this was a dark read unlike any other I’ve read.
The words pulled me in and are imprinted deeply into my psyche.
The essence of the story will haunt you way after you finish.
Be prepared to feel everything… from hate to love.
It’s amazing how much empathy this story has brought out of me. It makes you re-evaluate your life and your blessings.
Thank you.
Fissures in the dark 4 stars
Fractured Darkness is a beautifully broken story about Jace, Mica and Caleb. When I got a hold of the book and started reading I had no idea what I was getting into. The author had warned us with trigger warning but it still did not prepare me.
Jace lives with this brother, Caleb and then suddenly there was Mica, moving in with them. The dynamics between the brothers weren’t good. And adding Mica into the mix made the situation, red. You’ll know why I say that when you read it. But be careful, this book is NOT for everyone. Jace’s relationship with his brother was in some ways typical yet in other not to be believed. Mica on the other hand had no clue about Caleb’s mind or what he was capable of.
Slowly the situation becomes darker and darker while Jace fights his inner demons so as not to trigger a reaction from Caleb. Can they survive the volatile situation? The story is gripping, emotionally wrecking.
Will the beautifully broken Mica survive Caleb’s wrath when it’s unleashed. Will Jace able to get unstuck from between the rock and the hard place and rescue Mica? Or will Caleb’s dark and twisted love destroy his own blood and the woman he professes to love?
Once I started this story I couldn’t put it down. It was so so good and will definitely be on my re read list.
When Mica had nowhere to go her boyfriend Caleb let her move in with him and his brother Jace.
Caleb and Jaces relationship isn’t good. Caleb is very controlling. When Mica moves in the situation gets worse.
Can anyone survive?
This is a gripping read but be warned it’s not for everyone. The author has done well on writing about a sensitive subject of abuse. It’s everywhere around us and this story brings to light that we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors.
I’m so looking forward to reading more from this author in the future. If you love dark reads then I highly recommend you read this.
Absolutely amazing!
This is the first book of Ally’s that I read (I had previously read her in an anthology as well), and she did not disapoint! The characters were real, and the story kept me on the edge of my seat. The trigger warning should not be ignored, but I can imagine she must have had someone who went through something similar help her work through it, and I feel sorry for them.
Definitely an intense read, and now I have to get something lighter to follow it up.
This book shattered my heart right along with the characters. I felt all the pain and fear they felt as well as the anger and frustration at being trapped in a hopeless situation. The author portrayed abuse and torture so we’ll bit also did the same to portray hope and faith in a situation that should not have any. What a beautiful story.
Fractured Darkness is an intriguing read! Full of darkness and suspense. I was entertained from the very first chapter. This author is quickly becoming one of my favorite go to authors who love to write dark romantic books!
Oh how I love the dark!! Ally delivers that darkness to me in the best way with Mica, Caleb, and Jace! Dark vs light, who will win? Or will the darkness consume all? Such an amazing story. I know I say that every time, but it’s true. I dying for more of Ally’s words, her dark stories give me just what I crave.
This book was so sad, so heartbreaking, so emotional. This story gutted my soul. The characters was so emotional and so heartfelt. The story line is not for you mushy people because it will tear your heart out. Yes this story had me in tears.
Wow Fractured Darkness is by far the darkest story I’ve read by Ally Vance. She writes about subjects that most people can’t write or read about and it sucks you in from the first chapter. Written in the POV of Jace, Mica, and Caleb, you get to read about the twistedness in Fractured Darkness from every characters point of view and you can’t help but feel like you are in the book yourself seeing everything happening. Readers I warn you to heed the warning because it touches on so many triggers for some and may be uncomfortable for others to read. FD is the first book that has given me a book hangover in years but I absolutely loved the darkness that Ally Vance has written!
OMG! This book pulled at my heartstrings so much! And I loved it!
Mica is a young girl, who has not had an easy life. She meets Caleb and falls in love. But Caleb is extremely dark inside. Although thoughtful and kind, at first, Caleb becomes a monster. The horrible things he does to Mica, and his brother Jace, made me cringe and gasp.
This story delve into a darkness that is unimaginable and somehow Ally imagined it and put it into words.
This book is 6 heart breaking stars!
This read touches A very important thing that will make you look at yourself and at your friends for any symptoms – Home abuse, violence, psychotic partners. Hard topic but Ms. Vance takes us for a ride ale The way down The Road of minds of the abuser and his victims.
PLEASE read The WARNING as its really not suitable for all readers.
Mica is A naive girl that Loves with Her whole Heart… But what if Her chosen one is not a Knight on The White horse? Well… sh** she will have to find a way to survive. Will brother of Her abuser be any help? Time will Tell!
Jace had lived with his abusive brother… He doesn’t remember Time when There was no darkness There… He grew to it. Yet beginning such an innocent girl to this World will break his defenses.
I was impressed by how different where views of M and J about The whole situation. It was really intriguing but also I wanted to do.. something almost constantly while reading The book.
Will they manage to survive and live A normal Life after what they Both had endured form Caleb?
Oh SHHHHHHH!!!!!! Yes Yes Yes Ally Vance!!!!!! YOU ARE LIFE, GIRL!!!!!!!! if you only KNEW how fast I devoured this book, you wouldn’t be here still reading this review, people!!!!!! Get you sweet patootie over and one click this bad boy!!!!!!!!!
Oh wow, this is a very dark and intense book. It is carefully written and takes you through the turmoil of repeat abuse and torture. The mental & physical abuse that someone inflicts is sympathetically written in such a way that it highlights the nature of the assault. I have read books by Ally before and this does not dissappoint. A difficult subject to write about but she has taken this subject and made a fabulous story out of it and highlighted some horrific things that happen but with twists in it. An amazing book to read xx
Please take heed to the posted warning. This story has many triggers (abuse, domestic violence, self-harm, etc.) so if you are sensitive to those types of things then you probably shouldn’t read this one.
Fractured Darkness is an intense, gripping story that will suck you in from the first page and won’t let go until the very last one! The storyline is vivid throughout and the characters were really well developed. It’s told from all 3 characters POV but mainly from Mica and Jace.
Mica, poor sweet broken Mica. Her parents died when she was younger and since then she’s been living with an Aunt who blames her for her parent’s death. She thinks life can’t get any worse.
Then she meets a boy who she thought would be her hero. Turns out he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing with a handsome face. At first, Caleb is the perfect guy and sweeps little broken Mica right off her feet. Things are fine, for a while. Then her Aunt kicks her out of the house and Caleb moves her in with him and his younger brother, Jace.
Jace fell for Mica the first time Caleb brought her home. But unlike Mica, Jace knows exactly what’s hiding under his brother’s good looking facade. In an effort not to anger the beast that resides in Caleb, Jace keeps his feelings to himself.
But Caleb isn’t stupid. He knows exactly how his little brother feels about the broken girl he brought home to play with, and knowing his brother is falling for Mica makes it that much more fun for him.
Over time Jace and Mica develop a bond. They need each other more and more to survive the horrors that Caleb is putting them both through. Jace is stuck between a rock and a hard place, desperately wanting to help Mica but also not wanting to enrage Caleb further and make it any worse for her.
Will Jace rescue Mica? Will Caleb cause Mica to finally break completely? Will either of them survive the hurricane that is Caleb?
You’ll have to read Fractured Darkness to find out, trust me you will not regret it!
My first read from Ally Vance was Flower In The Dark and I’ve been hooked on her writing ever since! In Fractured Darkness Ally touches on subjects that don’t get a lot of exposure. I applaud her for making sure that the links for resources that one would need in a similar situation were added to the book, thanks Ally!
Fractured Darkness is one of those books that will be on your mind long after you’ve finished it.
If you like dark, DARK romances, then this book is for you.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.