Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.

Start by marking “Fragile Facade (Blind Barriers Trilogy #1)” as Want to Read:

Other editions

Enlarge cover

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Open Preview

Read Book* *Different edition

Fragile Facade

(The Blind Barriers Trilogy #1)

Sophie Davis (Goodreads Author)

4.21 · Rating details · 392 ratings · 140 reviews

If a stranger was begging for your help, would you answer?

Lark Kingsley had the perfect family, the perfect future, the perfect life. Born and raised in affluent Manhattan society, she was bred for success. Lark had it all. Until one day things go terribly wrong, and she vanishes without a trace.

Raven Ferragamo is starting a new life. Taking a year off after high school, ...more

Get A Copy

Paperback, 272 pages

Published May 23rd 2014 by Dabber & Baehr

More Details... Edit Details

Friend Reviews

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about Fragile Facade, please sign up.

Be the first to ask a question about Fragile Facade

Lists with This Book

This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list »

Community Reviews

Showing 1-30

Average rating 4.21 ·

Rating details

· 392 ratings · 140 reviews

More filters

Sort order

Start your review of Fragile Facade (Blind Barriers Trilogy #1)

Sep 22, 2013 Justine rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Love, love, love this cover! I also loved this short story! There was a lot of mystery to it and I was left craving answers but never got them.hopefully the next book will be full length because I got to the end much too quickly and I didn't want it to be over. It wasn't even a cliff hanger, the book just stopped abruptly, and right when it was getting good. I did enjoy how we got the story from the two main characters P ...more

flag 4 likes · Like · see review

Jul 19, 2018 Isha Coleman rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: first-reads

Audiobook Review: Fragile Facade (Blind Barriers Trilogy #1) by Sophie Davis (Author), Sarah Puckett (Narrator)

Sophie Davis masters the psychological thriller. Darkness becomes your best friend, even as it remains your worst enemy. The chill lies in the unknown and Fragile Facade feeds on that uncertainty and never let's go. Raven stumbles into that blank space to help a stranger and may not survive the fall. Haunting nail biter. ...more

flag 3 likes · Like · see review

Sep 23, 2013 Victoria rated it liked it · review of another edition

This is definitely an intriguing story. There's so much mystery and subterfuge that I'm not sure where it all is leading.

It's such a short piece you can't really determine exactly what the book is. This serial cut off before any true plot development or conflict could arise, or even be tended to. It was very much what a prologue and first couple chapters of a novel would be. That very preliminary introduction of characters and background information. It was..teresting to switch between Lark and ...more

flag 3 likes · Like · see review

Aug 09, 2013 Christoph Fischer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

"Blind Barriers" by Sophie Davis is a dark and mysterious tale. Starting with a short plea for help by Lark, a missing young girl who now apparently is in an unspecified place, maybe captivity or limbo, we just don't know.
Intrigued and puzzled we are left with our wondering about Lark while the author introduces Raven, another young girl who has newly arrived in Washington D.C. and is subletting an apartment in the city. While Raven makes new friends and acquaintances she is tempted by a diary s ...more

flag 2 likes · Like · see review

Jun 09, 2013 Jaime Buncie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: holy-crap-that-was-good

I loved this book!!! I can't wait for the next one to come out!!!!!! Cliffhangar was awesome, the whole story was awesome. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!! ...more

flag 2 likes · Like · see review

Jan 07, 2018 *❆ Kαɾҽɳ ❆* rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018, earc, anticipated-releases, book-series, worth-re-reading, series-worth-continuing, 2018-most-anticipated-releases

I am extremely happy that I got a copy of this book!

It's different from what I usually read, it's mysterious, uncanny, and it grips you so tightly! I know I'm hooked until I find out what the last words says at the end of this trilogy!

The story is told in different ways, by our two main characters, and by journal entries. One of the main characters is Raven, a girl who has recently moved away from home to start a new life. She finds an apartment and is warmly welcomed by her handsome neighbour I am extremely happy that I got a copy of this book!

It's different from what I usually read, it's mysterious, uncanny, and it grips you so tightly! I know I'm hooked until I find out what the last words says at the end of this trilogy!

The story is told in different ways, by our two main characters, and by journal entries. One of the main characters is Raven, a girl who has recently moved away from home to start a new life. She finds an apartment and is warmly welcomed by her handsome neighbour, Asher. She spends much time with him eventually, and she appreciates his friendship. She meets nice strangers along the way and great restaurants, but what she doesn't expect is to find the diary of the missing Diamond heiress, in her second-hand car.

Lark Kingsley has everything a girl will ever want, fame, money, dresses, make-up, friends, basically she lives an easy life. But that's what she wants people to see, the world, her friends, and even to her parents, she puts up this facade and pretends to be happy. Why? She no longer feels appreciated by anyone, she feels fake. Especially since, to her parents eyes, she can be seen as a disappointment.
But strange things have been happening around her, she can't remember what she does the night before, and it become clear she may have someone watching her.

Then, she disappears entirely. No one knows what happened. The case is left cold. There are no clues to even remotely guessed what happened to Lark.
But, Raven, as found her diary. Lark leaves small clues and Raven is determined to help find this girl. But as Raven moves deeper into this mysterious case, will she find answers, or is she becoming a target herself ?

As the story progresses we see glimpses of what Lark's life was like before her disappearance. As readers we are effectively drawn in so well to the story that our eyes are peeled until the very end.
At least for me that's what happened. I just had to read this book in one setting. I needed to know how Raven's search was going and what was happening to Lark immediately!

Although, just a warning that not all our questions and suspicions are answered by the end of this book! Nope, we just have to wait and see what comes next, but honestly, I reckon it's worth the wait! There is so much mystery in these characters, especially Lark and her motives for acting so strangely. But also the secrets she's hiding. I honestly cannot wait to see how much further this story will go! So excited!

If you enjoy suspense and mysteries to be solved, then this book is for you! Definitely worth picking up.
Though I warn you not to pick this book up before going to bed, because it is very likely you will not sleep that night until you have devoured this book entirely!

Received a copy from the authors themselves, in exchange for an honest reivew, thank you!

...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Feb 22, 2019 Sophie Koufes rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Audio Review:
Fragile Facade is a mystery, a enticing narative with a writing style that creates distinctly crafted characters & draws a vivid picture. Clues, mystery, & secrets intricately weaved throughout the narrative to create a suspenseful listen.Going between past and present timelines with well detailed world building descriptions & settings. With a set infrastructure that leads into this psychological thriller. We are left with more questions than answers in the end. This ends with a oh ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jul 14, 2014 Jaclyn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: books-worth-reading

I couldn't find the correct edition, but I read the kindle edition

I absolutely, without a doubt, LOVED this book!!! On some level, I liked it a little more than the Talented books (shh, don't tell Talia or Eric). Of course you can't really compare the two series, because Talented is a paranormal (right?) Dystopian Romance, and The Blind Barriers series is a mystery/thriller/romance. I am glad that this series took different direction from Talented, it really shows the ability and talent that the I couldn't find the correct edition, but I read the kindle edition

I absolutely, without a doubt, LOVED this book!!! On some level, I liked it a little more than the Talented books (shh, don't tell Talia or Eric). Of course you can't really compare the two series, because Talented is a paranormal (right?) Dystopian Romance, and The Blind Barriers series is a mystery/thriller/romance. I am glad that this series took different direction from Talented, it really shows the ability and talent that the author has. Sometimes it's tough to stray from what you know works and what you know is good, but if you never take the chance you won't know what you're capable of.....ok now I'm done rambling. As soon as I began this book, I was sucked in. You are introduced to someone named Lark Kingsley, who is pleading for someone, specifically a "her" to find her. You also meet Raven Ferragamo, who upon moving on her own to D.C., stumbles on all these clues that pertain to Lark's disappearance. I haven't read many mystery novels, but this book is what I would consider a great mystery novel. What is unique about this book is that each chapter switches back and forth between Lark and Raven. When you read Raven's point of view, you get a chance to see all the clues that Lark has left for Raven in order to help find her. Then, the chapters about Lark, are about her life before her disappearance. BUT, it doesn't end there. There are certain chapters, like the first, that are different from Lark's "before" chapters. I think those chapters are about the current Lark.

I loved how those chapters were more disjointed and I couldn't tell if Lark was going insane or not. I also loved that you weren't given any indication about where she was, but knew that she was somewhere. The transitions were very smooth and I was able to remember the events from each person, even though the chapters flip flopped between the two girls. I really liked the different worlds that were thrown together, i.e., Lark's world of being an upper east side heiress and Raven's world of being on her own. You definitely gain an understanding thru these two characters that having a lot of money and power isn't what it's cracked up to be (you'll figure that out when you read about Lark's life).

Now the boy's. Sophie again works her magic with her male characters. You meet Blake Greyfield, who is a part of Lark Kingsley's life and Asher (no last name?), who is a part of Raven Ferragamo's life. The parts when Lark and Blake are together are absolutely beautiful. I really don't want to reveal too much about it, but just think of those moments when you see that one person and they give you butterflies, THAT'S what it's like when you read about Blake and Lark. Unfortunately, you don't get too much of that with Asher and Raven.. insert sad face here. You at least get that there is chemistry between the two of them (crossing my fingers that something actually happens between them in the next book). There were so many moments that took my breath away (haha a cliche!), twists and turns that every mystery novel should have, and moments of what the..... oh and that ending!!! That was very cruel Sophie...soo very cruel. If you'd like to know what exactly I'm referring to, I'm not saying a word, except to of course say that I highly recommend this book if you're a fan of Sophie Davis books, but also if you like mystery/thriller/romance novels, then get this book!!!! ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jul 06, 2013 Barbara Gordon rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Sophie Davis has done it again!! I loved (loved loved loved) the Talented Saga, and LOVED Pawn... and now I LOVE (!!!) Blind Barriers! This book is written from the points of view of two different characters who live in completely different "worlds". Each chapter is about 1 girl. Raven is trying to make it on her own in a new place, and Lark is a rich girl that hides who she really is from her friends and family. Their worlds collide in an unexpected way... Lark needs Raven to find out what happ ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jul 15, 2014 Kathlynn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

From page one Blind Barriers is a gripping read. Raven, a girl who just graduated high school, finds the journal of a missing Jewelry Heiress. The journal reveals a Romeo and Juliet style romance, and clues beyond compare. The heiress leaves clues around under an assumed name renting a apartment, a train station locker, as well as other places. Seems the heiress was paranoid, for good reasons too because whatever secrets she has Raven uncovering, are secrets she was kidnapped for.

I loves reading ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jun 27, 2013 Jacquie Talento rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I received a copy from the author for an honest review.
This is a nice tease to an upcoming series. The story starts with Raven moving to a new town to start a new beginning. As she is pulling items from her trunk, she discovers a diary. Let’s throw in the sexy neighbor Asher who makes her feel welcome and wants to show her around.
The story as well gives us a little background on Lark who is missing but gives us the back story of how she meets and falls for the forbidden Blake whom most would con ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jun 14, 2015 Lorrie rated it really liked it

I received a free copy of this book from the author, and cannot believe how good it is. I didn't have time to read it when it arrived in the mail and only began it yesterday. I read the entire book in just under 2 days.

The way the chapters alternate points of view really made the pages keep turning. I would reach the end of one chapter sad to leave the point of view of Lark because I wanted to know what happened next. But by the time I'd reached the end of Raven's chapter, I'd be sad to leave he ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Sep 29, 2013 Tina Nelson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Ok so first of, I loved it. Once again Sophie Davis does not disappoint.
But who ends a book like this??? Seriously, that was kind of ... well mean. Especially since my Kindle read I still had 40 mins....
Guess that just shows that I will eagerly wait for second book.
So enough about this though, I love the Storyline. It was actually unique, for me.
Very well written with just the right touch of mystery.
Thank you Sophie, for letting me read your book.
I'm definitely looking forward to more. ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Apr 03, 2014 Cheryl Duval rated it really liked it · review of another edition

The Blind Barriers series is beyond strange but in a great, really fascinating and intriguing way. I like the style of writing, told from the point of view of Raven and then Lark. There is a mystery going on that I cannot figure out and that, to me, is an indication of a great story. The author shows incredible imagination! I really like this series and I cannot wait until the next book comes out. I need to know where this story is going to take Lark and Raven. I also need to find out what the m ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Mar 31, 2015 Fiona Wilson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2015-reads

I love this author, and her other books, so was really looking forward to reading this trilogy.
I was not disappointed!

This book introduces us to Lark who has led a very privileged life. But that life doesn't turn out quite how she expected when she goes missing. What has happened to her? Has someone taken her? If so, where and why?

We also meet Raven. Her life couldn't be more different to that of Lark, but their lives are about to become inextricably linked.

There are so many twists and turns thi ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jan 29, 2018 Kat rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! I couldn't even put it down so I finished within a day. A little slow and confusing to start, but it quickly became a mystery that wasn't as easy to figure out as you'd think. There were a couple spelling and grammar mistakes but nothing distracting. Some parts were also a bit hard to follow as the book flips between characters and timelines. Overall was a great book though and meaningful plot. Ending was definitely a cliff-hanger (but a good one!) and I c ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jul 09, 2013 Amanda Phillips rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Sophie Davis has done it again!

Blind Barriers drew me in from the first chapter until the ending. It's the story of a girl that dreams of moving to the big city and has set out to make that happen. Once she gets there, she finds a newspaper clipping of a girl that has gone missing. The events that take place next are just enough to leave you begging for more!

5 out of 5 stars, Ms. Sophie Davis, for grabbing my attention and not letting go until the very end. ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jun 09, 2013 Kandi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult, romance, escape, self-discovery, family, vanished, wealthy-poor-people, teenage-drinking

The first book in the Blind Barriers serial series definitely left me wanting more with it's abrupt ending. Lark is the typical rich teenage girl, while Raven moves to D.C. to start a new life. But Lark's odd disappearance sparks Raven's curiosity, and the hunt begins... I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read #2... ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Nov 28, 2014 Kami rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, mystery, thriller

This book is eerie and strange. The writing is good. The tone is creepy and kind of sad. The pacing is fast. Lark and Raven are connected somehow. Blind Barriers is the first serial that introduces Lark and Raven. Lark is in trouble. Raven finds Lark's journal. This book was told in dual first person POV. 4 stars. ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Mar 30, 2015 Justess Jacobson rated it it was amazing

I loved this book. I recieved it from the author after friending each other on social media. I knew I was going to like it when I opened the book and there was an instant mystery. I couldn't put it down, I could not wait to finish it. The story is easy to follow, and I loved the set up, and learning about the mystery girl. I am SO EXCITED to read the next book. I am hooked on Sophie Davis books! ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jun 05, 2013 Amanda rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I loved this book, albeit way too short. it left so many questions, and i felt it lacked because of it being short. really looking forward to book 2. I totally got into this book, as short as it was, and can not wait for the next one, hoping it will be longer and answers all the questions I have.

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jun 09, 2013 Belinda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This book is exciting. I love a good mystery and that is just what this was. The book bounces between Raven's point of view to Lark's and is really easy to follow. This is a definite must read if you like mysteries. Congrats Sophie on another well written book that leaves you hanging on for more. ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Dec 19, 2014 Wanda Hartzenberg rated it really liked it

I am a huge fan of Sophie Davis and this book is exception. Fast paced short read with characters that sweep you up and make you part of their family truly an amazing read.

Give it a go why dont you?

WaAr

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Sep 22, 2013 Amanda rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This was a very good book enough just to get you hooked,, and wanting more.. I love have different yet alike the two girls are. this is going to be a great series

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jan 13, 2014 Beth rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: own, kindle

Can't wait to see what happens next. This is a very intriguing story that has you contemplating the plot direction and possibilities. ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Jun 01, 2015 Courtney Jadevaia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Oh ..... My god! I have to read the second one now. Like not just want to, HAVE TO! What a cliff hanger! I LOVE YOU SOPHIE DAVIS!

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Aug 16, 2018 Julie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio, audiobook-blast-boom, 2018-audiobook-challenge

I received this book for review from audiobook boom.

Let me just start out with this - I did not know this was a trilogy with cliffhangers!

Ok moving on. I really enjoyed the writing style. It was well done, elegantly stated, and I really felt like I understood the characters and their world.

I enjoyed the audiobook narration with the intonations that differed between our two main characters. I enjoyed the narration voice and would definitely listen to more audiobooks from this narrator. Her tone o ...more

flag Like · see review

May 14, 2021 Nicole rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 3-00-stars, reviewed, contemporary

⎯» Rating: 3 Stars
⎯» Genre: Mystery-Suspense
⎯» POV: Dual—First Person

❥

“Our roles have become reversed, she and I. She is the understudy I never knew existed, now destined to inherit my spotlight. I’ve written the script, handed it over, and will do my best to direct the show. All I ask is that she read the lines, improvise where necessary, and commit fully. I just hope she understands.

She must understand.”

❥

This started off slow, but drew my interest towards the end. I really ...more

flag Like · see review

Jan 04, 2018 M rated it liked it · review of another edition

My feeling for Fragile Facade seesawed as I read. Sophie Davis’ writing was cIear and elegant. Mystery looms throughout the book. Yet I have to be honest: it was not my favorite book by Sophie Davis.

It’s split into two perspectives: Lark’s and Raven’s. Lark is an incredibly rich heiress who by any standard should be spoiled rotten, yet in spite of her parents she’s kind and caring. Raven is her complete opposite; she’s a poor girl who just moved to D.C. for the first time, is struggling to find ...more

flag Like · see review

Jan 23, 2018 Dana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is the third series of Sophie's that I have started and it did not disappoint. I had this in my TBR list for a while, therefore I had forgotten the synopsis, and I had SO much fun trying to tell where on earth this story was going. Lark's mysterious disappearance is all you can think about during this addictive read. You will question every character's motive while your imagination goes crazy.

We have Lark's current POV, Lark's past POV, and Raven's POV. All were written perfectly, and I re ...more

flag Like · see review

« previous 1 2 3 4 5 next »

new topic
Discuss This Book

There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one »

Recommend It | Stats | Recent Status Updates

Readers also enjoyed

See similar books…

Genres

Mystery

20 users

Young Adult

15 users

Romance

4 users

Contemporary

4 users

Thriller

3 users

Business > Amazon

2 users

Audiobook

2 users

See top shelves…

About Sophie Davis

Sophie Davis

861 followers

Author of twenty-six books in six series, Sophie Davis is a pseudonym for best friends turned co-authors. The pair met in law school and instantly bonded over their love of great books and bad horror movies. When one longed for the ability to read minds so she wouldn't have to study for the bar exam, they created a dystopian world with superpowers that spans nine books.

While writing in genres of ...more