Fractured (Slated, #2)

Apr 26, 2013 Katy rated it 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars - I liked the first book enough but wasn't too impressed - mostly because it started out too slow, but the end was pretty exciting so I was eager to find out what was going to happen next.

On one hand, there wasn't as much action as I thought there was going to be, so I wasn't ripping through the pages because I was dying to find out what was going to happen next. Instead, it was more of frustrated curiosity that kept me going - more or less the same thing I felt about the first one: th...more

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Mar 20, 2013 Renu rated it 4 of 5 stars

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"With what I did yesterday, I should be dead: zapped by the chip they put in my brain when I was Slated."

A sequel that packs just as much punch as its' predecessor, Fractured does not disappoint!

Fractured picks up where Slated left of. As wisps of Kyla's memories start coming back to her she struggles with her identity; between who she is now, who she was before being Slated, and her younger self.

One of the many things that grabbed me about Fractured was Terry's simplistic writing style that imm...more

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May 05, 2013 deanneluvbooks marked it as to-read

The ending in Slated just about killed me. I'm gonna go nuts waiting for Fractured to find out what is going to happen next and Ben.

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May 04, 2013 Winna rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian, young-adult

This book is immediately on my list as soon as I finish Slated.

Both are similar in terms of pacing, but the second installment feels slower. I guess it's because there are not many action, and even if it does, it has this dull suspense making me want to skip to the next page just to know whether something interesting is going to happen.

With so much sub-plots it's supposed to be thrilling, quick, and fun. But it's not, so I'm a bit disappointed. I'm not sure what to feel about Kyla. She's interes...more

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Apr 06, 2013 Ornella rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

3.5 Stars

I have been debating a lot what to rate this. There were just so many things going on with this book, it was really hard to pin down.

The first 60% or so of the book was beyond frustrating for me. We get introduced to Nico finally, Free UK, 2 completely new important characters and some other ones. There was a lot to process with this book. Even though Kyla has started to get most of her memories back, she still doesn't know the full story, and that was the frustrating part. There were a...more 3.5 Stars

I have been debating a lot what to rate this. There were just so many things going on with this book, it was really hard to pin down.

The first 60% or so of the book was beyond frustrating for me. We get introduced to Nico finally, Free UK, 2 completely new important characters and some other ones. There was a lot to process with this book. Even though Kyla has started to get most of her memories back, she still doesn't know the full story, and that was the frustrating part. There were a lot of dream-flashbacks going on and little tiny pieces here and there of the puzzle but it still didn't make any sense. It only started to come together after the 60% mark. In my opinion it was dragged out just a little too long.

Even though I understood the reasoning behind the why the Slating worked for Kyla, it was still a little hard to buy, and yet at the same time it's unnerving to read about how this girl can switch back and forth between personalities and there is still another whole 3rd one that she doesn't even know that much about.

Both of her personalities frustrated me for different reasons. There is a lot she doesn't know and she isn't supposed to be trusting any one and yet she isn't suspicious at all about the new guy who moved in right across from her house. I would have found it a little odd. Even Rain did, but Kyla kept ignoring that part of herself during critical points of the story. Then there is Rain herself and her obsession with Nico. I kept thinking of it as a Stockholm Syndrome, it really wasn't healthy at all. But not only do we have to deal with Rain's obsession of Nico, we have to deal with Kyla's obsession with Ben. I never liked Ben. He came across as weak, gullible and whiny. So reading about her thinking about Ben almost every other page was so annoying, specially when she has a perfectly great guy right there! One who is so much better than Ben ever was. This would have been one of those rare times were I would have gladly accepted the love triangle, but for once I didn't get it. (view spoiler)

Plot wise it didn't really get going till the 60% mark when things really started to come together, and all of a sudden there so much stuff going on and so many things start making more sense and yet somehow still not enough. Kyla finally starts coming to grips with who she wants to be now instead of all the selfs that she was. She starts making decisions for herself and not what others think she should do. That final showdown was one hell of a shock and that's when everything really started clicking together.

I loved how everything started coming together at the end. Those are really the best parts of a book, especially when it's done well, which in this case it was. The ending gave you enough to get an adequate grasp on what's going on but still left you with plenty of unanswered questions to expect a couple of surprises in the final installment of this trilogy. One that I will be looking forward to.(less)

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Apr 08, 2013 Katie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I thought Fractured, much like Slated, continued to be interesting with twist and turns and more revealed about Kyla's past. I enjoy these series of books because they are set in the UK, which is unusual for young adult books and they are set not too far in the distant future, so it is almost believable.

One of my biggest gripes about this book was in the character Katran. I really like this character - much like Kyla he is deep with hidden layers and much more likeable then Ben. I know Ben's pe...more

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Apr 09, 2013 Fazia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Fractured (Slated #2) by Teri Terry 3.5 stars

My expectations were pretty high but sadly they weren't met. It took me a long time to process this book, I found it too overwhelming since lots of things were going on. From the start Kyla inherited a new personality which left much to be desired and despite all her big talk and suspicious nature I found her pretty gullible and ignorant at times and it was quite easy to make predictable conclusions on what was going to happen next. Ben didn't leave...more

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Apr 25, 2013 Alyssa rated it 4 of 5 stars

In Fractured, Kyla/Rain/Lucy continues to slowly have memories trickle back into consciousness. It's interesting to learn of her past and how she came to be Slated. This book does take a bit longer to develop, I feel, but there's so much action and information packed into the last quarter that all is forgiven.

By the end, Kyla has recovered a large portion of her memories, including how she dissociated Rain and Lucy in her mind as well as why she was Slated. Each revelation packed its own punch,...more

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May 11, 2013 Nina (Project Read and Review) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-read, dystopian, fiction, from-library, insta-love, mystery, oh-no-creep-alert, request, reviewed-on-blog, unexpected-plot-twist, trilogy, young-adult

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After the first book, I was a bit hesitant as to what this one would be like - the concept excited me, but the delivery wasn't as good as it could have been. Fractured is definitely not that dreaded middle-book. Although it had a slow start, the pace quickly picked up, and soon after I started, I just couldn't put it down.

Set in a future England, anyone potentially threatening under the age of sixteen is Slated; their memories are wiped clea...more Originally at: http://projectreadandreview.blogspot....

After the first book, I was a bit hesitant as to what this one would be like - the concept excited me, but the delivery wasn't as good as it could have been. Fractured is definitely not that dreaded middle-book. Although it had a slow start, the pace quickly picked up, and soon after I started, I just couldn't put it down.

Set in a future England, anyone potentially threatening under the age of sixteen is Slated; their memories are wiped clean, and they are given over to a new family and a new life which they must try and adjust to. Kyla was Slated, but in her dreams, all too-real memories began to come to light, and the wipe on her memory began to fracture.

Kyla's characterisation was vastly improved - in Slated, I'd found her quite weak and forgettable, especially for the main character. In Fractured, she became much more dependent and strong, showing her feisty and badass side, which I loved. Terry also revealed a lot more of her background, which I think should have happened in Slated, because it explained a lot of the things that I, at first, did not like about her.

However, the thing that still bothered me was how gorgeous and great she was. I swear every male character was in love with her - all of them wanted to hang out with her and throw themselves at her feet and kiss her and jeez, I just got to the point where I gave up. My most hated fictional character is Zoey Redbird of the HoN series, who is the queen of attention from boys. Kyla is a very close second, and it's driving me insane. One love interest? Great! Love triangle? Interesting! A gazillion boys at once? NO. THANK. YOU.

The plot was a lot better, too. It still held that element of mystery, but everything was eventually revealed and made sense. In Slated, all the build-up lead up to a cliffhanger - a really annoying one. The build-up in Fractured led up to a climax and revelation.

On a whole, Fractured was much more consistent, and Terry managed to deliver a book that held all the hopes I'd had for Slated, and much more. For a dystopian series, this trilogy is getting more exciting with each book, and I can't wait for the final instalment.(less)

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Apr 27, 2013 Ashok Thadani rated it 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant, can't wait for the third book to come out!
Quite honestly, when I started reading "Slated" (book 1 of the series), it took me about 80 pages to decide not to give up and I read it through to the end,more out of curiosity than anyhting else. The beginning was so slow paced I was dead bored. But I did like Kyla, the main character and eventually decided to go on and read through he book.
But this review is about book 2: "Fractured".
In the beginning it's a bit frustrating because new chara...more

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May 02, 2013 Maja rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopia, hachette, just-another-book-crush, never-saw-it-coming, open-ending, own-a-dtb, review-copy, reviewed-in-2013, sci-fi, ya

Fractured doesn’t suffer from the dreaded middle book syndrome, not in the least. If anything, the stakes are higher, the plot more complicated and the characters better developed. It is a tense read, a thrill ride from start to finish. There were times when I was genuinely afraid for Kyla, even though the rational part of me insisted that nothing too terrible could happen to her.

Most of the anxiety I experienced was caused by Nico, an important person from Kyla’s past. Even when she didn’t kno...more Fractured doesn’t suffer from the dreaded middle book syndrome, not in the least. If anything, the stakes are higher, the plot more complicated and the characters better developed. It is a tense read, a thrill ride from start to finish. There were times when I was genuinely afraid for Kyla, even though the rational part of me insisted that nothing too terrible could happen to her.

Most of the anxiety I experienced was caused by Nico, an important person from Kyla’s past. Even when she didn’t know who or what she was, due to being slated, she knew he was no ordinary teacher. His presence brought forth some very strong emotions, but she didn’t quite know what to make of him. As her memories started returning in Fractured, her feelings toward him became even more complicated. For the most part, he was kind and supportive, and Kyla kept getting this urge to please him, to gain his approval. But even when he was smiling at her, there was a feeling of wrongness she couldn’t shake. As the story progressed and her past with Nico came to light, I as a reader understood that what Kyla was experiencing was some form of Stockholm syndrome, but her confusion and constant changes were done excellently. The nuances of their relationship, the creepy undertones, were impossible to ignore.

Thanks to Nico and his many forms of tough love, Kyla is actually three different persons in Fractured: Kyla, the slated girl; Rain, a Free UK fighter under Nico’s command; and Lucy, the little girl who was taken and broken by Nico, only to be rebuilt into a terrorist. Handling an MC with a multiple personality disorder of sorts on top of Stockholm syndrome would probably prove challenging for most authors, but Terry dealt with it beautifully. I was (although it seems a bit rude to admit it) more than a little surprised.

Ben was mostly absent in Fractured, but he was always present in Kyla’s mind and a great many of her actions were in some way motivated by her desire to protect him and reunite with him. He was, in his absence, perhaps more important to the story than he would have been had he actually been there. Through him, Terry showed that a feeling as strong as love can work against any kind of conditioning.

Some old secondary characters were given more important roles, and some exciting new ones were introduced. Tori, Ben’s supposedly re-slated old girlfriend played an essential part and caused some emotional conflicts, and then there was Katran, another Free UK fighter and Rain’s (Kyla’s) greatest rival for Nico’s affection and approval.

All in all, I thought Terry did an outstanding job with this sequel and I simply can’t wait for the final installment in the Slated trilogy.

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May 11, 2013 Nea Barabea rated it 5 of 5 stars

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You see, there aren't many books in this world that can keep you at the edge of your seart through the whole story. And when I say the whole story, yes, I mean the whole book. I thought Slated was fantastic and amazing, but Teri Terry managed to bring the serie to an even higher level, because Fractured was absolutely phenomenal.

Kyla. Or I should say Rain? Or even Lucy? Nonetheless, our favourite heroine of the first instalment is back full force. She isn't scared...more

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May 09, 2013 Heather Barrass rated it 5 of 5 stars

I honestly can't think of enough words to praise or describe how much I loved this book. After reading Slated (Book 1) I had high expectations. My Mum read it before me and told me how good it was, making my expectations even higher - which I didn't think could be possible. Fractured doesn't disappoint at all!

Fractured follows on from Slated perfectly, it doesn't leave you confused - in a negative way - or wondering if you've missed something in the plot. The characters are just perfect, and he...more

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Apr 15, 2013 Katheryn rated it 4 of 5 stars

REVIEW:

Right, well. That was a whirlwind.

I absolutely adored Slated, and couldn't believe my luck that I'd found a book that was so... intriguing, well written, well plotted, well rounded characters (well, most of them), AND in a dystopian world. I mean, how often does that come about? For me, not as often as I'd like.

Slated ended on a somewhat intense cliff hanger, leaving readers to wonder what exactly would Kyla do next. And who exactly was she before she was Slated? And not only did we want...more

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Apr 16, 2013 Jessica (Jess Hearts Books) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sequels, review-copy, favorites

I love when the second book in a trilogy is just as strong as the first book. I love it even more when the second book propels the series to a whole other level! Fractured jumps straight into the action and mystery of a slated Britain and whilst I loved Slated, I came to love Fractured even more which is such a rarity for a middle book.

My favourite thing about Fractured is that we get to find out a whole lot more about slating and why Kyla is different. Not only is all of this really cleverly ex...more I love when the second book in a trilogy is just as strong as the first book. I love it even more when the second book propels the series to a whole other level! Fractured jumps straight into the action and mystery of a slated Britain and whilst I loved Slated, I came to love Fractured even more which is such a rarity for a middle book.

My favourite thing about Fractured is that we get to find out a whole lot more about slating and why Kyla is different. Not only is all of this really cleverly explained but it’s fascinating to read about. The book really tackles the subject of identity and how our memories are essentially the foundation of who we are. I loved reading about Kyla’s layered character and finding out why she’s so unique. I loved that straight away we are provided with some huge answers and that Teri Terry hasn’t kept them all hidden until the big finale which was something I found hugely refreshing.

The plot in Fractured allows us to see a different side to Kyla and we get to find out about her life before she was slated as she unravels memories of her past self. We also get to find out more about Free UK (better known as The Anti-Government Terrorists) as we follow the build-up to Kyla being slated. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time reading this book. It was full of action and suspense and never lets up for a moment.

Another thing I love about this series is the complex characters. I’m never quite sure who to trust because all of the characters have both good and bad in them which brings them to life on the page and makes them totally believable. My favourite characters in this book were Kyla’s mum, Tori and Katran whose own stories are just as interesting and developed as Kyla’s.

Slated was about slated Kyla. Fractured is about Kyla’s life just before she is slated and the way this book ends leads me to believe the final book to be about Kyla’s life and family from when she was Lucy. I love that each book explores a new part of Kyla’s memories and personality and how they shape and develop her as our heroine. I can’t wait for the third and final book to find out what happens next! Fractured is one of the strongest sequels I’ve ever read, this series just gets better and better!(less)

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Apr 22, 2013 Georgina Martin (Bookz and Bitz) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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***This is book 2 in the series, there will be spoilers for book 1****

Ms Terry. I want to hug you. I may start to get a bad name for myself amongst authors after my reviews on Ruth Warburton’s Winter Trilogy, but I do really want to hug her. I have had a mammoth book slump and just when I thought I would never get out of it, Fractured came long. THANK YOU!!!!

Fractured follows on from Slated seamlessly, Kyla got some memories back after the attack by...more
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***This is book 2 in the series, there will be spoilers for book 1****

Ms Terry. I want to hug you. I may start to get a bad name for myself amongst authors after my reviews on Ruth Warburton’s Winter Trilogy, but I do really want to hug her. I have had a mammoth book slump and just when I thought I would never get out of it, Fractured came long. THANK YOU!!!!

Fractured follows on from Slated seamlessly, Kyla got some memories back after the attack by Wayne in the woods, she was ruthless, brutal and left him for dead, but the thought of all that blood makes her want to cry. How could she of been a terrorist that hates the sight of blood? Why does she still keep remembering parts of her life before, the bus crash she couldn’t of possibly been involved in, and the one that scares her the most – the one where she’s running from some one, trying to break free…….

Kyla is trying to be normal, to move on, to find out who she can trust, and that starts with the biology teacher, who’s not a biology teacher but a guy from her past, Nico. Of course Ben’s gone, presumed dead, and a new guys moved in across the road, Cam. Cam tries to build a friendship with Kyla, but she resists for a while, trying to remember who she was is taking up more of her life than she wants it to.

When the past finally starts to fit back together (with Nico’s help), Kyla’s in for a few surprises, nothing is quite as she thought, she doesn’t know who to trust and the world she’s thrown into puts her relationship with her new family in danger, Kyla has to make a choice, her new life or the old one, but with loyalties in both she’s struggling to do so.

Fractured was a thrilling ride, not just in the shape of action, but the emotions Kyla feels through out, she struggles and the reader struggles with her. The reader doesn’t know what Kyla is going to do, and they also don’t know what she SHOULD do, its all as clear as mud, in a good way! Nico is suitably mysterious, a bit dangerous and extremely clever, you want to trust him, but can you? There are characters from Kyla’s past brought into the forefront, and even they are telling her to remember, to trust herself, which is about as much use as a chocolate teapot. Dr Lysander is brought into the mix a bit more too, the reader gets to know her, to understand her special interest in Kyla, and she has an important part to play in Kyla’s final decisions.

The reader is not presented with all the answers, but we find out a lot about why Kyla can remember, why she was slated, the bus crash, mum’s involvement and the truth about THAT dream, who she is running from, who’s she’s running to and what happened to little Lucy.

A fantastic read, every bit as enjoyable as Slated, but a totally different book, this is less about a newly slated trying to fit back into the world and more about a girl who has endless problems trying to find her way in a world of darkness, betrayal and loyalties that change at the drop of a hat. Add to that the fact that the Slated world is so real, such a possibility and set in the UK not too far from now, and its a little frightening. Dr Lysander presents the good side to slating, and the reader understands why it was introduced, and the benefits to it, but it is misused and Kyla shows that its not fool proof, it can be cheated. So. Ms Terry. Like I said, I could hug you, but instead (because thats slightly less creepy..)I’ll say thank you – for a great read, a fun book that makes you think a bit, and most importantly for getting me out of a slump and restoring my faith in YA writers!(less)

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May 20, 2013 Erin rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I had high hopes for Fractured after enjoying the first book in the series, Slated, however I was sadly disappointed.

At first I was a little confused as a fair amount of time, and lots of other books (!), has passed by between Fractured and Slated so I couldn’t quite remember all of the details. Luckily Terry added in helpful little recaps of the important things along the way which also didn’t overshadow the new events. The best thing about the book is probably Terry's writing - I really enjoye...more

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Apr 18, 2013 Becky rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was lucky enough to win a copy of this book from 'Books With Bite'. Thank you so much! I have been eagerly awaiting this book since I finished book 1 last year.
Fractured starts where Slated left off, you are straight back into the heart of the action and into Kyla's world once more. It was like returning to an old friend, a friend who needs your help, needs to take you along as she discovers more about her past and her future.
Something is wrong with Kyla's Levo - it's no longer controlling her...more I was lucky enough to win a copy of this book from 'Books With Bite'. Thank you so much! I have been eagerly awaiting this book since I finished book 1 last year.
Fractured starts where Slated left off, you are straight back into the heart of the action and into Kyla's world once more. It was like returning to an old friend, a friend who needs your help, needs to take you along as she discovers more about her past and her future.
Something is wrong with Kyla's Levo - it's no longer controlling her levels properly, she's starting to feel and think more, more things that she can't possibly know or remember.
As it has been so long since I read book 1, I will confess to being slightly confused with a few things but Teri Terry gives plenty of subtle hints and references to events that it soon started to come back to me. I began to remember the characters, events and of course my love for the story. And I couldn't wait to know more.
I started this in my lunch break on Tuesday and managed to read about 70 pages in about 45minutes, I was devouring the book! But then I had to go back to work for the afternoon and then trampolining in the evening, I was itching to pick the book up again but just couldn't. It was like Kyla was calling to me from the pages. It was torture. I didn't get to pick it up again until after work today, and it felt like a long delay, but I knew I had the evening ahead of me to get stuck in - and I did!!!
A few hours later and I've finished it, but in a way I wished I hadn't - because now it's over! And I won't get the next part for another whole year!!! I miss it already. I may have to go back to Slated and read both of them again, but then I have so many other books to read... *definite book hangover* I certainly can't start another book tonight, this one is too firmly in my head.
This book returns many of the characters from book 1, but also introduces others. Mainly Cam and Nico. Both of these two are a bit of a mystery. You're never quite sure which side they are on or what exactly they want. Nico is a great character, a real mix of creepy, caring, ruthless, determined and at times almost kind. It keeps you on your toes.
Cam I must admit to liking for parts of it, there were niggles in my brain but I never expected the truth (I won't tell you if he ends up being a hero or villain as I don't want to ruin it, but I was surprised!)
Kyla is of course still the main character, but you see real change and growth in her in this book. You learn more about her past but also see how she copes with it all, you see how it changes her and I love that she fights for what she thinks is right and tries to correct her mistakes. I love her strength and courage but also her insecurities.
At 420 pages this book is a good length for me, but may look big to others, but trust me it doesn't ever feel long, in fact- it flies past, the plot and pacing are so exciting and gripping that you just tear through the pages desperate for more.
I was trying to think if there was anything negative I could say about this book but honestly nothing comes to mind. I suppose I missed Ben a bit, he does still feature but in a very different way from the first, but everything that happens to him has a purpose so I can't really grumble about that and I have a feeling he will play a bigger part again in book 3.
So really this is just another WOW, these books are just incredible.
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Apr 25, 2013 Shiku rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Slating is used to completely wipe former criminals‘ minds, so they get a second chance to live an honourable life. That, at least, is the theory and Kyla had to learn that it is not necessarily the truth. She has memories, which are so fragmentary she still doesn’t know who she used to be. Now, people who might help her getting back the memories enter her life – if she is careful enough. Her own “father” has his eye on her and an...more Die deutsche Rezension findet ihr hier.
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Slating is used to completely wipe former criminals‘ minds, so they get a second chance to live an honourable life. That, at least, is the theory and Kyla had to learn that it is not necessarily the truth. She has memories, which are so fragmentary she still doesn’t know who she used to be. Now, people who might help her getting back the memories enter her life – if she is careful enough. Her own “father” has his eye on her and anything that results in a report to the Lorders might make her one of those people who suddenly disappear and never come back. Kyla can’t take too much care, though. She does not only have to find herself, but also friends and her very own role in this game. The Lorders need to be stopped, but at all costs?

I want to like Teri Terry’s books, really – and partly that’s what I do. When I bought “Slated” I was studying in Ireland; it was my “Yay, I got through my first exam!” book, so despite its faults it has some sort of emotional value for me. It’s an Ireland book after all. Therefore, I was looking forward to reading the second book in this series, to see whether it could keep up with my expectations or not. Again I have to say: partly yes, but only partly. I don’ even know how to rate this one!

A big problem in the first book was for me the pacing; it worked perfectly to begin with, but then Kyla got more and more independent without the pacing to increase, which became a little bit frustrating. My hope for the second book was some change in that matter. I wanted development chasing development, so it would be interesting and thrilling instead of only the former. This is what happens on the last hundred pages, even though the author takes her time again before that. Kyla might know some more about her; she still has no idea who she really is. How could she without any real memory? She ventures into new and dangerous territory, though, to gain some knowledge. By doing that she gets involved in things that conflict with each other. The tension is rising and it’s on those last hundred pages the tension finally breaks. In retrospect, I don’t mind the book’s slowness that much. However, you need some patience for reading it.

There were other wishes I had for this book. I wanted some answers and those I got. When it comes to the informational content in “Fractured”, there is nothing else you could ask for. From the beginning on Kyla’s dreams throw up new questions. As the story goes on they change, answer some of the questions and raise new ones. With every chapter Kyla’s past is reformed and that is definitely something I liked. Besides, we get an explanation for Ben’s rather sudden change of heart at the end of the first book – I take back my criticism from then!

That leaves Kyla herself whom I found hard to understand in “Slated”. It wasn’t so much of a problem later, but now it’s back again, together with her memories. I don’t see that as something negative, seeing that Kyla is combining several personalities: who she used to be and who she is today. Both are hardly the same, those personalities are actually conflicting, which again is understandable. I couldn’t understand all of her decision, but how could I? I barely know anything about the girl she once was, and Kyla is in more or less the same position. We do not have this insight (yet) and it would be strange if we could go along with everything that happens. The only thing I found slightly annoying was Kyla’s constant change of mind. First she says she would do anything to reach a certain aim, and then she has doubts about it, only to promise to do anything again, to have doubts and so on and so forth. It has to do with the story, her past and her current “fractured” state of mind, but it still got on my nerves.
It is a pity, too, that many promising characters where left behind, especially Kyla’s “mother”. She is still promising in “Fractured”, but just as the other characters, who partly only appear now, she gets barely any space in the book.

“Fractured” did some things better than “Slated” and nothing worse. Add to that the terrorism aspect I found very interesting. We all know Lorders do as they please, but it would be too easy to assume that anyone working against them is doing the right thing. Teri Terry addresses this good-vs.-bad principle and how far we should accept it. We get to know that even Lorders might be victims, at least some of them. They are not all bad; there might be information we should gather first before we judge them individually and not everybody all the same. It gets rather clear that not everybody is necessarily doing an evil thing just by working for them, though it is definitely naïve. And you’re definitely not wrong if you do not use violence against them. In the first book, we already met an activist and it seems as if more people are more comfortable with that approach than any other else. Hopefully, that will be explored further in the next instalment.
Back to the terrorists, though, because that’s what they are. The end does not justify the means and we all know that. However, Free UK completely ignores this proverb, though not every member knows how cold-blooded some of the other members are. It was thrilling to go along with them and see where some of them stand and whether some eyes might be opened or whether it is too late for that. I admit I sometimes wanted to throw the book against the wall because people had the power to decide important matters even though they really shouldn’t have – that’s the point, though, I think. It is easier for us than for Kyla to see things for what they are, and why that is so gets explained as well. In the end, the book is some sort of (indirect) essay about violence only causing counterviolence, which never ends well. That you don’t have much to laugh and enjoy while the book explores that thought is nothing you can hold against it.

I’m still unsure how to rate this book. Does it rather earn three and a half stars instead of four? But it was better than the first book – and that again was better than three stars. That’s why the result looks the way it does. “Fractured” is mainly a calm book, which changes only at the end. Those last parts utterly convinced me and before that all those dreams and half returned memories left me wondering, even though I could not really relate to Kyla – it’s hard if she doesn’t even know herself. I also liked the political aspect of the story, at least objectively – subjectively, I wanted to punch some characters’ faces. All in all, Teri Terry’s new book is a good one, though none you will have fun with in the common sense.

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Apr 05, 2013 Adeeb rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Thank you Hachette UK for providing me with a review copy for this book.

Fractured is just as thrilling as Slated, if not more. It starts where Slated left off. From that first page, Fractured will keep you hooked. You want to keep reading and reading, wanting to know what happens next.

Fractured is a perfect sequel to Slated. Terry manages to create suspense, thriller, and even push MORE boundaries. In this book, Terry shows another s...more Originally posted on: http://bookville1.blogspot.com/2013/0...

Thank you Hachette UK for providing me with a review copy for this book.

Fractured is just as thrilling as Slated, if not more. It starts where Slated left off. From that first page, Fractured will keep you hooked. You want to keep reading and reading, wanting to know what happens next.

Fractured is a perfect sequel to Slated. Terry manages to create suspense, thriller, and even push MORE boundaries. In this book, Terry shows another side of Kyla. Terry manages to easily explain the complex character of Kyla. With every page, we realize how complicated Slating is and how conflicted Kyla is. Terry flawlessly develops Kyla's character and PERFECTLY explains the scientific/technological processes. What's very amusing is that the processes feel so real; you feel that it really happens in today's life.

Other than character development, Terry's writing style perfectly flows with the story. It is simple but engaging. It keeps you hooked. It makes you want to turn page after page after page. Kyla's voice is so refreshing and just like her, you want answers to many questions. With many new questions brought up in this book, I DO NOT know how this series will end.

Fractured is more of a thriller book than dystopian in my opinion. This works very well. Fractured is a PROOF that books don't need to have action to be amazing. Fractured has a minimal amount of action; however, that does not stop you from enjoying the book.

Overall, I haven't said much about this book because I don't want to spoil anything, but if you've read Slated, you will NOT be disappointed with Fractured. If you haven't read Slated, then pick it up as soon as possible. Terry has done many things this time. She has added unexpected twists, took more risks, and pushed more boundaries. The plot is so complicated right now that NO one can guess what happens next, only Terry can. Terry is a talented author with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and well-crafted world-building. (less)

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Apr 27, 2013 Neeriak rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is one of those ending that overwhelmed me.

Though I must admit that when I'm in the middle part of the story I was getting so frustrated.

New characters that are all really mysterious.
More questions that made my head spins.
New mysteries that needs to be solved.

But something kept me going. And it's a good thing. Beacause as things unraveled the book hooked me so.

And now she decided to act on things. Getting Ben back, and venturing on Lucy Connor's past.

Who's not excited about that?

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May 14, 2013 Madison rated it 5 of 5 stars

OMG!!!!!!
It was so good I almost fractured my arm jumping up and down wanting to read it (why are my puns so bad???) Anyway, I looooooved it. It was fantastic. Amazing. Astonishing. Astounding. Wonderful. Surprising. There were so many wonderful twists and I couldn't stay away till i finished it (my mum was a little annoyed). I couldn't get enough of the second book of the trilogy (only a trilogy? what will i do without the books?)
Definitely deserves 5 stars.

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May 17, 2013 pdbkwm rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: annoying-characters, dystopia, mary-sue

I'm trying to decide whether I liked this book better than Slated. I was frustrated with a lot of things in this novel, but I did like the ending and the fact that it didn't have a cliffhanger. I also liked it enough to read the next book in the trilogy. But there were still things that are not working for me. The fact that girls can't be friends in this series or that every guy character seems to love Kyla is odd, but on the plus side, there is no love triangle. So hooray for that.

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Apr 09, 2013 Beth rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read this as Slated was one of my favourite books of 2012. It did not disappoint! I found it a very smooth transition from the end of Slated and i read it in one day as it was so gripping and exciting! The characters develop subtly as the plot unfolds and there are so many twists to keep you guessing especially about Kyla and who she was before. A brilliant read and i cannot wait for the next in the series!

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May 07, 2013 Mares rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dystopian

This book was good, really close to five stars but there were just little bits that annoyed me. One thing (kinda silly) was the author kept writing 'it is' everywhere instead if 'it's'. I mean EVERYWHERE. But I like the story and how its something that seems more real, like it could actually happen (really hope it doesn't...), but it made you think 'would it ever come to this?'
I really liked Katran too, so I was upset at what happened to him :( and i'm wondering, will Cam be back in the last bo...more

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Apr 11, 2013 BoOkS rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favourites

This book is full of surprizes and boom's and whoa's and wow's. Seriously, this book is one of those books where every page full of exciting moments that when you stop for a break your thinking "Whoa did I read that much already?" and so soon the book is over and you have to wait a damn year to find out what happens next.
Gosh this book made me so angry and there were parts where I was thinking holy jesus,
...I cried :(....
The ending? I dont want to talk about the ending. The ending was just :OO...more

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Apr 09, 2013 George Lester rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this book but not as much as I loved SLATED. SLATED is one of the hottest YA books I have read since THG, but the second one lacked a killer something.

In short, it could have done with a good edit. There were lot of things that were dragged out and a lot of repetition throughout the book. The last third of the book was fabulously fast and enjoyable but I just wish it had the same continuous awesomeness of SLATED.

Very excited for the third book though! Should be very interesting!!...more

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Apr 28, 2013 Shannon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Summing up: If you've read Slated you will want to read this and if you haven't already read Slated then get on that ASAP because this really is such an amazing series. Never trust what you think you know around this lady because she'll turn it all around on its head. Can't wait to see what she thinks up next.

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Apr 14, 2013 Splashie rated it 5 of 5 stars

When I bought this book I knew i'd read the first in the series but had very little memory of reading it. As soon as I started this book I could remember the first. I enjoyed this book alot; probably not as much as the first book but I cannot wait for the third in the trilogy~

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May 05, 2013 Meg Laverick rated it 5 of 5 stars

HELL YES. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. I cannot emphasise the amount of yes. If you haven't read Slated you need to read it simply so you can read this book. Conspiracy laden and plot twisty while also playing with the concept of identity with gay and joyful abandon. YES.

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