Review: Nice start to the series.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2013
Review:After reading Broken City by the same author last year, I was really excited when approach to read Fracture. Even though it was a different series, I started the book right away and for the first few pages I felt that same feeling of being sucked into the story that I had with Broken City. Then it happened, I hit a wall. What type you ask? A Wall of information. I'm usually a huge fan of character development and back story but oh wow, this was like the flood gates opened. It was informative and helpful but just a bit to much all at once. So much detailing that early on really made those opening pages hard to get through. However since I'm a fan, I pushed through the wall and when I came out the other side I was rewarded with a nice little book.Astra is a a great character although a bit to negative at times. I understand why though, being a political pawn is no fun and you really feel how hopeless her situation is. Astra truly is a fractured person not only in body but in mind and spirit as well.  Thankfully the ending gave me so much hope for her character. While things aren't all peachy keen for Astra with Kai by her side maybe they will at least be a little brighter. Speaking of Kai, I really enjoyed his character and I'm glad Astra has someone like him.On the other hand you have some great villains in the corrupt government. Councilor Sendel is a right bastard. He really reminded me actually of Senator Palpatine from Star Wars for some reason. I kept imagining him that way in my head. However, he isn't even the worst. No that is reserved for the character Ladron. Oh man I could of throttled him several times and probably not even felt an ounce of guilt afterwards. You'll get what I mean if you decide to read the book.Overall, I did enjoy Fracture. I think it was a good introduction to the series and I was again I was amazed at the wonderful writing of D.D. Chant's.  Would I recommend Fracture? Yes!! Don't let the plain cover deter you from picking this one up.  In the end, I will be rating Fracture by D.D. Chant ★★★★.*I was given a copy of this book by the Author in exchange for my Honest review.