A review by themoonphoenix
Fractured Path by J.C. Cervantes

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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