The Fallen - Book 1 in The Fractured series

After the Demonic War, a battle that devastated the mortal realm, hunter cells were established across the globe to serve and protect every living soul. Maddison Wood is part of an alpha cell in the north of England. But Maddison has a new role now; her responsibilities as Watcher. She belongs to a legion of warriors assigned to serve the Fallen; guardian angels afforded the privilege of residing on Earth.

When Maddison is drawn to the city by an event that resonates hundreds of miles away, she is thrown into the path of a newly fallen angel. But Obadiah is no ordinary angel. He is a Prime, and his presence symbolizes a new threat. There is a war coming, and Maddison must form an alliance if she has any hope of winning this first battle. After all, the Fractured are a formidable enemy; a group of lost souls - powerful creatures of darkness who crave to destroy those who belong to the light.

The main character is a talented, sarcastic, charming witch. Getting to know her and the world that her comrades live in, was loads of fun for me.

A kick-ass band of magical misfits, led by a god with a flair for the dramatic.

There’s a reason we root for the anti-hero!

Magic binds them, destiny drives them. They are the Collective.

Magical misfits, unique weapons, and a god with a flair for the dramatic.

A world where vampires protect the human race.

Welcome to Camp Reece, I keep trash in the dungeon.

A ragtag group of likable characters.

A fun fast ride I read in one sitting.

Fast-paced, action-packed & emotionally charged.

A fantasy world I want to spend more time in.

All the characters are distinguished by their loyalty, and by their willingness to fight for what they believe in

We’re dropped right into the action of this exciting world and its interesting lore alongside a ragtag group of likable characters, and the pace is relentless from there.

Barker-Simpson brings this universe of portals and realms to life with hints of details that colour her writing, set the atmosphere, and build a strong foundation for a fantasy world I want to spend more time in.

The Fallen is the first installment of Melissa Barker-Simpson's The Fractured series.