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narteest's review against another edition
3.0
I did enjoy the intense feelings I received in this novel. For me Delaney's confusion felt very real. I was a little annoyed at the love square (hehe because there's just one tooo many people for it to be a love triange) but I liked how it was tied well together. The ending was sad, intense and surprisingly moving as well as somewhat tragic. I guess I will give the sequel a chance, I wonder what the sequel - if it is a sequel - will be like?
literaturelovver's review
4.0
Hab das letztes oder vorletztes Jahr gelesen und ist immer noch eins meiner Lieblingsbücher
hdbblog's review against another edition
4.0
What impressed me most about Fracture, right off the bat, was the attention to detail. The way that Megan Miranda portrays Delaney's struggle to fit back into her old existence is done beautifully. I didn't expect Delaney to be able to just merrily skip back into her own life, and I was happy to see that wasn't the case. She is hurting, she is lost, and she feels the difference in the way people treat her now that she is a "miracle". For Delaney, it isn't just the unknown of the ability that she's been given. It's much more than that. All she wants is normalcy. The life that she once had. In Delaney's case, she now knows that ignorance is in fact bliss.
The story takes off at a speedy pace from the time Delaney awakens, and the reader is treated to some very interesting character interactions. Delaney has to put her life back together with Decker, her best friend. She has to figure out how to fit back into her life with her parents who treat her like something breakable. Worse yet, this new ability has attracted a dark and sinister boy named Troy. Watching her navigate the twists and turns that this new lifestyle throws at her made Fracture a lot of fun to read. Questions about euthanasia, and life choices also show up here and really make you think.
As much as I loved the writing though, what fell short for me was Delaney's character. I didn't love her, or hate her, but rather felt kind of blandly about her whole persona. There were times in the story where she was extremely over dramatic. Then others where it almost felt like she was bordering on manic. Let's be honest, Delaney has been through one hell of an experience. I can give her a lot of wiggle room mentally for that. Even still, her personality bordered on whiny and hypocritical a lot, which was tough for me to read. I loved her story, I just didn't particularly love her.
I can honestly say that, as a whole, Fracture is a very well written and intriguing story. I know without a doubt that there are tons of readers out there who will wholeheartedly love Delaney's character, and that is why I still 100% recommend this book! I am but one reader in a sea of many. If you read Fracture for no other reason, read it for the fact that it blends two very different story types into one amazing book. Delaney's story isn't the happiest one, but it is well worth your time.
The story takes off at a speedy pace from the time Delaney awakens, and the reader is treated to some very interesting character interactions. Delaney has to put her life back together with Decker, her best friend. She has to figure out how to fit back into her life with her parents who treat her like something breakable. Worse yet, this new ability has attracted a dark and sinister boy named Troy. Watching her navigate the twists and turns that this new lifestyle throws at her made Fracture a lot of fun to read. Questions about euthanasia, and life choices also show up here and really make you think.
As much as I loved the writing though, what fell short for me was Delaney's character. I didn't love her, or hate her, but rather felt kind of blandly about her whole persona. There were times in the story where she was extremely over dramatic. Then others where it almost felt like she was bordering on manic. Let's be honest, Delaney has been through one hell of an experience. I can give her a lot of wiggle room mentally for that. Even still, her personality bordered on whiny and hypocritical a lot, which was tough for me to read. I loved her story, I just didn't particularly love her.
I can honestly say that, as a whole, Fracture is a very well written and intriguing story. I know without a doubt that there are tons of readers out there who will wholeheartedly love Delaney's character, and that is why I still 100% recommend this book! I am but one reader in a sea of many. If you read Fracture for no other reason, read it for the fact that it blends two very different story types into one amazing book. Delaney's story isn't the happiest one, but it is well worth your time.
joni7824's review against another edition
2.0
Fast read however, while reading the book I couldn't decide who the main character--Delaney-- was supposed to be with....her best friend--Decker--or Troy-the guy who can relate to what she is going through . I was more on the side of Troy however, the way his character developed in the story, I knew it wouldn't turn out that way. I'm disappointed in the overall weak characters. I think she could have written it better so they were more developed and more likable. I will not be reading the other books in this series
boudpomme's review against another edition
3.0
Well this book wasn't what I expected. This book made me angry. Problems still remain there is neither real closure nor confrontations with Yanna or her mother as a result the book seems unfinished.
It could have been great but this book didn't reach its full potential.
It could have been great but this book didn't reach its full potential.
vbibz18's review against another edition
3.0
Wtf 😂😂
Soo that ending was SO not fulfilling.
She never told anyone about her ability to sense death.
Not even decker!
Who was there for her most of the time. No wait actually, when she's about to die or in a really crappy situation. Apart from that, he hardly was. Maybe because Delaney was pushing him away. Maybe because he was being a hoe and hanging with whats her name. And a jealous idiot and OMG all these two had to do was talk to each other about their bloody feelings. There was so much bloody miscommunication between these two.
It ended with a plot twist, and then her and decker kissing.
I realised, this author handles death so strangely. Like people die, and like, all the emotional aftermath is not really explained or highlighted upon.
Her writing was pretty easy to read.
I just randomly picked up this book to see if i liked it, and i kinda couldnt put it down.
It's a gripping novel, not incredible or even great by any chance, but definitely hard to put down.
I liked how Delaney wasn't dumb. She was smart. But maybe some of her actions were dumb, like how she kept going back to Troy even though he was creep 101.
At one point, the book was just straight depressing. Like i couldnt even see hope, thats how miserable D's life seemed.
Omg her mum, she was depressed af, like thinking about her childhood, and honestly in my opinion not taking care of D appropriately. All her parents would act like is as if their real daughter died and this is the aftermath. Like are u buckled. She literally did die, traumatic event, and u arent even letting her deal with that fact. Nooo youre depressed about your own lives and treating your daughter like yall dont even recognise her. Smh.
Also i couldnt tell if Delaneys friends were asses or nice or something. They helped save her life and just kept acting like she owed them, like they saved her because it meant she'd owe them. Liikee wtf if that was me id rather just not be saved thanks. How cocky do they wanna get. She was dying what else are u gunna do, nah lets just watch her die.
Man, what a weird book honestly. Literally nothing was actually solved. It's like shit happens, and thats about it. No climax, massive plot twist. It's just a bunch of random weird shit. Cant deal. Dont regret it though 😂 it also wasnt what i thought it would be. Straaanggeeee!!!
Soo that ending was SO not fulfilling.
She never told anyone about her ability to sense death.
Not even decker!
Who was there for her most of the time. No wait actually, when she's about to die or in a really crappy situation. Apart from that, he hardly was. Maybe because Delaney was pushing him away. Maybe because he was being a hoe and hanging with whats her name. And a jealous idiot and OMG all these two had to do was talk to each other about their bloody feelings. There was so much bloody miscommunication between these two.
It ended with a plot twist, and then her and decker kissing.
I realised, this author handles death so strangely. Like people die, and like, all the emotional aftermath is not really explained or highlighted upon.
Her writing was pretty easy to read.
I just randomly picked up this book to see if i liked it, and i kinda couldnt put it down.
It's a gripping novel, not incredible or even great by any chance, but definitely hard to put down.
I liked how Delaney wasn't dumb. She was smart. But maybe some of her actions were dumb, like how she kept going back to Troy even though he was creep 101.
At one point, the book was just straight depressing. Like i couldnt even see hope, thats how miserable D's life seemed.
Omg her mum, she was depressed af, like thinking about her childhood, and honestly in my opinion not taking care of D appropriately. All her parents would act like is as if their real daughter died and this is the aftermath. Like are u buckled. She literally did die, traumatic event, and u arent even letting her deal with that fact. Nooo youre depressed about your own lives and treating your daughter like yall dont even recognise her. Smh.
Also i couldnt tell if Delaneys friends were asses or nice or something. They helped save her life and just kept acting like she owed them, like they saved her because it meant she'd owe them. Liikee wtf if that was me id rather just not be saved thanks. How cocky do they wanna get. She was dying what else are u gunna do, nah lets just watch her die.
Man, what a weird book honestly. Literally nothing was actually solved. It's like shit happens, and thats about it. No climax, massive plot twist. It's just a bunch of random weird shit. Cant deal. Dont regret it though 😂 it also wasnt what i thought it would be. Straaanggeeee!!!
a_strix_named_strix's review against another edition
2.0
This book has solid ideas.
This book is also a confusing blend of para-ro from the Twilight era, with the love triangle (popular childhood friend who isn’t endgame and bad boy emo who swaggers his way into F!Protagonist's ordinary small-town life, often with a supernatural connection), supernatural power setup (seriously, it's the same as about 40% of para-ro from the era), and even abilities, mixed with a strange pseudo-thriller-but-not type of book.
It has slutshaming (Tara's entire character! Random descriptions of other girls!).
It has a confusing powerset for the MCs that is poorly defined. Delaney has strong narration, but is unpleasant to read about. Tony is a literal murderer.
Decker and Carson matter so little separated that I legit forgot who was who at points. I don't see the appeal here. The entire book is a mess, a well-constructed mess, but a mess.
This book is also a confusing blend of para-ro from the Twilight era, with the love triangle (popular childhood friend who isn’t endgame and bad boy emo who swaggers his way into F!Protagonist's ordinary small-town life, often with a supernatural connection), supernatural power setup (seriously, it's the same as about 40% of para-ro from the era), and even abilities, mixed with a strange pseudo-thriller-but-not type of book.
It has slutshaming (Tara's entire character! Random descriptions of other girls!).
It has a confusing powerset for the MCs that is poorly defined. Delaney has strong narration, but is unpleasant to read about. Tony is a literal murderer.
Decker and Carson matter so little separated that I legit forgot who was who at points. I don't see the appeal here. The entire book is a mess, a well-constructed mess, but a mess.
breezy610's review against another edition
4.0
this was pretty good. At a point i did like troy, becuase he did what he thought was right and i do agree with him to a certain point on what he was thinking. We don't want people to suffer, but we shouldn't take lives to ease the suffering. the only part i didn't like was Decker being a butt about liking delany. He should have just told her his feeling about her, instead of pussy-footing around.
beccaj2180's review against another edition
4.0
Warning: This review attempts to unravel my weird death related issues and definitely contains spoilers as a result
I couldn't give this book five stars because I don't really do that. And the whole time I was reading this book I was thinking, "Wow, I hate this book so much." The irony is that I cried and felt my heart tearing into pieces the whole time. Don't ask me why I know how this girl felt, even though she had a ridiculous name and no discernible personality. Don't ask me why I feel like I just had some kind of weird life changing experience - actually I'll just tell you why: I didn't sleep last night, I drank way too much coffee, and books about death do something mind-shredding to me.
Sometimes I don't write reviews because the reason I liked a book is so obvious. But, seriously, until the very last chapter, I had no idea why anyone would like this book. Somehow, the author brought everything to this beautiful end.
I'm probably going to have to say that this review is going to be full of spoilers, because I haven't been able to think of a way to describe why this book amazed me without them. So, that's my warning.
I'm not sure why books about death tend to mess with me so much, but the first time I read a YA book primarily about death ([b:If I Stay|4374400|If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)|Gayle Forman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347462970s/4374400.jpg|4422413]) and the second time ([b:Before I Fall|6482837|Before I Fall|Lauren Oliver|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1361044695s/6482837.jpg|6674135]) - both books that were mentioned in the publisher's synopsis - the story and the character stayed with me - are still with me. Now, if I'm honest, Delaney was not my favorite character in the whole world. She spends most of her time reacting to what's happening, wishing she could do something but admitting she is more of a "flight" person rather than "fight" person. She spends so much time reflecting on how she isn't human anymore that she doesn't actually appreciate her life or the love of the people around her - she wallows. But I kind of understand. I think her relationship with Troy could have used a little more of the "he gets me" and a lot less of the "he's stalking me". You hate him by the end of the book - or feel ridiculously sorry for him - so her attempt to save him seems kind of stupid. He's delusional and dangerous, but she follows him out onto that ice anyway...? You know, I think the best way to put it is that the book should have been an extra hundred pages longer - and it definitely shouldn't have a sequel, but I haven't read it so I guess I can't really judge.
What got to me the most - besides the whole inexplicable living/should have been dead thing - was the change in her relationship with her parents. I have a feeling that a lot of people that read this book think that such a dramatic change in her mother makes no sense, but I've seen it first hand. It happens that way. Parents act weird when their kids do things that can kill them. They feel helpless and latch onto whatever will take that feeling away. That's my theory, at least. And the way her mother becomes incredibly detached - that makes sense to me as well, because outside of the whole "I've got to protect my child from absolutely everything" there's also a need to be far away from the thing/person that is causing you overwhelming anxiety. Avoidance. One hundred percent. And it was painful to see.
Decker. Hm. I don't know. But he was amazing and beautiful.
I'm kind of impressed that the argument in the story didn't feel more political to me, since it is kind of a political issue - a.k.a. euthanasia. Way to avoid that stupidity. YA books should never have politics - the authors always dumb them down so much that it feels like they're soapboxing. So, kudos to you, Megan.
Okay, I think essentially I feel like this book was incredible in enough ways that I loved it as much as I hated it. An extra hundred pages would have made it feel more complete, but I also read it in three hours because I couldn't bear the torture. I'm going to end with something I never do: a quote from the book, because it saved the entire thing for me.
Funny how everything can change in an instant. From death to life. From empty to full. From darkness to light. Or maybe I just wasn't looking. I hadn't known that a light could be a feeling and a sound could be a color and a kiss could be both a question and an answer. And that heaven could be the ocean or a person or this moment or something else entirely.
Side note: While I was reading the above portion of the book, a song was playing that seemed to draw something out of my shriveling heart and I want to share that with you as well: Exhibition by Falling Up.
I couldn't give this book five stars because I don't really do that. And the whole time I was reading this book I was thinking, "Wow, I hate this book so much." The irony is that I cried and felt my heart tearing into pieces the whole time. Don't ask me why I know how this girl felt, even though she had a ridiculous name and no discernible personality. Don't ask me why I feel like I just had some kind of weird life changing experience - actually I'll just tell you why: I didn't sleep last night, I drank way too much coffee, and books about death do something mind-shredding to me.
Sometimes I don't write reviews because the reason I liked a book is so obvious. But, seriously, until the very last chapter, I had no idea why anyone would like this book. Somehow, the author brought everything to this beautiful end.
I'm probably going to have to say that this review is going to be full of spoilers, because I haven't been able to think of a way to describe why this book amazed me without them. So, that's my warning.
I'm not sure why books about death tend to mess with me so much, but the first time I read a YA book primarily about death ([b:If I Stay|4374400|If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)|Gayle Forman|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347462970s/4374400.jpg|4422413]) and the second time ([b:Before I Fall|6482837|Before I Fall|Lauren Oliver|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1361044695s/6482837.jpg|6674135]) - both books that were mentioned in the publisher's synopsis - the story and the character stayed with me - are still with me. Now, if I'm honest, Delaney was not my favorite character in the whole world. She spends most of her time reacting to what's happening, wishing she could do something but admitting she is more of a "flight" person rather than "fight" person. She spends so much time reflecting on how she isn't human anymore that she doesn't actually appreciate her life or the love of the people around her - she wallows. But I kind of understand. I think her relationship with Troy could have used a little more of the "he gets me" and a lot less of the "he's stalking me". You hate him by the end of the book - or feel ridiculously sorry for him - so her attempt to save him seems kind of stupid. He's delusional and dangerous, but she follows him out onto that ice anyway...? You know, I think the best way to put it is that the book should have been an extra hundred pages longer - and it definitely shouldn't have a sequel, but I haven't read it so I guess I can't really judge.
What got to me the most - besides the whole inexplicable living/should have been dead thing - was the change in her relationship with her parents. I have a feeling that a lot of people that read this book think that such a dramatic change in her mother makes no sense, but I've seen it first hand. It happens that way. Parents act weird when their kids do things that can kill them. They feel helpless and latch onto whatever will take that feeling away. That's my theory, at least. And the way her mother becomes incredibly detached - that makes sense to me as well, because outside of the whole "I've got to protect my child from absolutely everything" there's also a need to be far away from the thing/person that is causing you overwhelming anxiety. Avoidance. One hundred percent. And it was painful to see.
Decker. Hm. I don't know. But he was amazing and beautiful.
I'm kind of impressed that the argument in the story didn't feel more political to me, since it is kind of a political issue - a.k.a. euthanasia. Way to avoid that stupidity. YA books should never have politics - the authors always dumb them down so much that it feels like they're soapboxing. So, kudos to you, Megan.
Okay, I think essentially I feel like this book was incredible in enough ways that I loved it as much as I hated it. An extra hundred pages would have made it feel more complete, but I also read it in three hours because I couldn't bear the torture. I'm going to end with something I never do: a quote from the book, because it saved the entire thing for me.
Funny how everything can change in an instant. From death to life. From empty to full. From darkness to light. Or maybe I just wasn't looking. I hadn't known that a light could be a feeling and a sound could be a color and a kiss could be both a question and an answer. And that heaven could be the ocean or a person or this moment or something else entirely.
Side note: While I was reading the above portion of the book, a song was playing that seemed to draw something out of my shriveling heart and I want to share that with you as well: Exhibition by Falling Up.