The Fractured Heart is a great continuation of this emotional series. Cujo and Drea's story is unique and I was glad to see it wasn't sort of a rehash of Harper and Trent's story. Going into the book I wasn't really feeling either of the characters-they didn't really grab my attention in the last book. But, you quickly realize they are both sort of putting up a front and they became more enjoyable to read about. The environmental story was a bit convoluted for me-so many people. Trying to keep it all straight was frustrating at times and it kind of got outlandish (I know-its fiction but this was a bit crazy!) The book still had everything I love about Scarlett's writing-heart, emotion, and depth! This is a series I have and will continue to rave about! Can't wait for more! (review will be on the blog on 1/3/16) The Book Disciple
This review was originally posted on (un)Conventional BookviewsI thought I already knew Drea and Cujo (Brody) from their appearances in The Strongest Steel, however, there was so much more to both of them than the bordering on mean teasing, and the way they did their best to stay clear of each other. In The Fractured Heart, I got a very good understanding of why they were both shying away from a relationship. They were both amazing, loyal friends to other people, but they didn't feel like a romantic relationship was for them. Seeing the reasons behind this, through a series of difficult things they had both gone through in the past - and which followed them in the present made me love them even more than I already did.
Brody was a lot deeper than I had thought, too, and I loved how he thought things through, and how important it was for him to not repeat his parents' past. At times, he acted rashly, but those knee-jerk reactions were the only way he found to deal with everything that could potentially hurt him. The chemistry between Drea and Brody was amazing, and I loved their banter! It was sexy at times, and sassy at others. And they were both brutally honest, even if they sometimes didn't really know what they wanted or how to get about to actually achieve what they were aching for.
The overall storyline was well executed, and I enjoyed that Trent and Harper were a part of the story here, too. The main and sub-plots made it difficult to put my kindle down, I could never find a place where I didn't have the feeling of needing to now what would happen next. All I can say is that I loved The Fractured Heart, and am already impatient for the next installment in this series.