Review: Good debut
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 1, 2014
Fractured is a story of two broken people who help each other heal and become whole. Kate lives through a tragic event that caused her to lose her boyfriend. This event leads her down a path of flashbacks, depression, and alcohol. Dominic is a war veteran who has walked a similar path and understands what Kate is going through. Though Dom manages to go through life, cutting off thoughts and emotions regarding his time in the war, but at times they surface.I really enjoyed Dom. He is a strong character and is just right for Kate. He instantly has a connection to her and is fiercely protective and possessive. However, he doesn't smother her. He is patient with her and lets her heal. Kate is also a strong character. Yes, at times she seems weak, but she has to find her own inner strength while relying on Dom. I really enjoyed her journey.This story isn't sunshine and rainbows. It is about life and how even though sometimes you wish you could just pause it or rewind, but time keeps pressing forward. The characters had to find a way to cope and move on in spite of what they wanted to do. Fractured is a debut novel for author, Leanne Pearson. It is a good first novel. This author shows a lot of promise. She delivered a well thought out story and well developed characters. She is definitely an author I'll be watching out for.