Fragmented

The Untamed Series: Book 2

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Pub Date Sep 01 2020 | Archive Date Aug 31 2020

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Description

Forced marriages. Evil spirits. Devastating lies.

After the terrible battle against the Enhanced Ones, Seven and Corin find themselves on the run. With the Enhanced closing in, Seven knows they need to find other people on their side. So, when the opportunity arises to join the Zharat, one of the last surviving Untamed tribes, it seems like the perfect solution.

But the Zharat lifestyle is a far cry from what Seven's used to. With their customs dictating that she must marry into their tribe, and her relationship with Corin breaking down, Seven knows she has to do something before it's too late. But that's easier said than done in a tribe where going against the rules automatically results in death.

And, with the Enhanced still out there, nowhere is truly safe for the Untamed-least of all for the most powerful Seer in the world... and Seven soon discovers how far people will go to ensure she's on their side in the War of Humanity.

Battling against the emerging web of lies, manipulation, and danger, Seven must remember who she was meant to be. Her life has never been more at stake. Nor has humanity itself.

(Book one is also available on NetGalley.)

Forced marriages. Evil spirits. Devastating lies.

After the terrible battle against the Enhanced Ones, Seven and Corin find themselves on the run. With the Enhanced closing in, Seven knows they need...


Advance Praise

PRAISE FOR THE UNTAMED SERIES 



"A fantastic dystopian tale. Highly recommended for fans of strong heroines and intriguing sci-fi worlds." Pintip Dunn, New York Times bestselling author of the Forget Tomorrow series 


"Dyer gives us a strong heroine, high stakes, vivid world-building, and gorgeous writing all wrapped up in one package... What more could you ask for?" -- Kelley York, author of Other Breakable Things.


"This book is an adrenaline-filled thrill ride from start to finish, where the only time you put the book down is to catch your breath. Addictive, thrilling, amazing." -- Readcommendations 


"This book is amazing, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who asks" -- Cora, Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars



"This book is a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish, and the ending has left me reeling! This is a must read for anyone who has read the Untamed series, and if you haven't, you really should. You won't be disappointed." -- Maria, Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars


"I never saw the end coming, I was super shocked by the turn of events. Seriously, shocked here- I felt like my jaw was hanging open in surprise for most of the last chapter. This was my first book by Madeline and color me impressed. She was able to create a complete world, detailed original characters and a twisty plot to keep me guessing." -- SMADA's Book Smack


"A Dangerous Game also deals with mental health, as Keelie's mental wellbeing isn't exactly stable, and other characters fall on the autism spectrum, which is a breath of fresh air in the stacks of YA dystopian books." -- S.E. Anderson, author of the Starstruck novels


"If you're looking for a post-apocalyptic action-packed interesting world, this book will be right up your alley." -- K. Bird Lincoln, Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars


"Whether you're new to Madeline Dyer's work or not, this is a fantastic book to check out" -- Lora, Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 


"New to me author, Madeline Dyer pleasantly surprised me with this fast-paced and action-packed dystopian story. I absolutely loved Inga, she was a fierce heroine. [...] This story was definitely darker than I expected and I found myself glued to the pages. Emotional, heart-gripping and suspenseful, This Vicious Way is a must-read.I recommend it!" - Ana-Maria O., NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars


"A Dangerous Game is an unputdownable story, a wild ride from start to finish. This is a stand-out novel." -- The Literature Hub

PRAISE FOR THE UNTAMED SERIES 



"A fantastic dystopian tale. Highly recommended for fans of strong heroines and intriguing sci-fi worlds." Pintip Dunn, New York Times bestselling author of the Forget...


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Featured Reviews

Many series suffer from a weak second novel. But Fragmented is the Empire Strikes Back here, and is even stronger than the first book.

I was captivated by the world that Dyer created in Untamed: a future where most of humanity live with chemical ‘augmenters’, and those who refuse the drugs are hunted down. Unlike most dystopias I know, there’s this incredible spiritual element: Seven, the protagonist is a seer capable of speaking with them through dreams. The spirits have a massive, sometimes physical effect on the land, able to change it or roam it at will. All in all, this is astounding worldbuilding which made me desperate to read Fragmented.

Fragmented has a much faster pace because of the short timeframe. While Untamed took place over weeks, months, Fragmented is the course of just a few days. Seven, Corin and Esther are all that is left, and decide for their safety to band with a massive tribe called the Zharat. But just because they’re Untamed does not make them good people.

The Zharat are an incredibly patriarchal society, and part of what I loved about Fragmented was how on edge I was the entire time. To put it simply: these guys are absolute creeps. To keep humanity going, their only weapon is their babymaking. Women are nothing but a tool in this regard. Seven’s strength and abilities are put to the test when the Zharat community refuses to treat her as a real person. I was cringing the entire time they were with them.

The character growth is also pretty incredible here. Seven is not only trying to make her voice heard in this new community, but also trying to keep her relationship with Corin alive and healthy. Not to mention that her Seer dreams are strangely stopped now that she’s with the Zharat, and she can’t mention that fact to anyone, because Zharat culture sees Women-Seers as demons. Not to mention the guilt she feels from the last battle…

We also learn more about the place of the Spirits and Gods within not only this culture, but the war itself. At the climax of the book, I was gripping the page as things became clear and the mysteries unraveled. I wanted to scream at the book.

This book has honestly been very difficult for me to review with a level head, because I’m still shattered from the ending. I just cannot wait to get my hands on Divided, the next book in the series!

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This is an action packed sequel that is just as good as the first book. I definitely want to read more from this author.

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A well written continuation of the first novel. I didn’t love the how the first book left so many things unexplained but this book eventually explains a lot of it. Some parts felt a little drawn out or repetitive but all in all a good read!

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