The Fractured Dark, Megan E. OKeefe
The Fractured Dark, Megan E. OKeefe
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The Fractured Dark

Author: Megan E. O'Keefe

Narrator: Ciaran Saward

Unabridged: 19 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 09/26/2023

Synopsis

Dying planets, dangerous conspiracies, and secret romance abound in the second installment of the Devoured Worlds trilogy by award-winning author Megan E. O'Keefe.

Naira and Tarquin have escaped vicious counter-revolutionaries, misprinted monsters, and the pull of a dying planet. Now, bound together to find the truth behind the blight that has been killing habitable planets, they need to hunt out the Mercator family secrets. But, when the head of Mercator disappears, taking the universe’s remaining supply of starship fuel with him, chaos breaks loose between the ruling families. Naira’s revolution must be put aside for the sake of humanity’s immediate survival. The Devoured Worlds
The Blighted Stars
The Fractured Dark

About Megan E. O'Keefe

Megan E. O'Keefe was raised amongst journalists, and as soon as she was able joined them by crafting a newsletter which chronicled the daily adventures of the local cat population. She has worked in both arts management and graphic design, and has won Writers of the Future and the Gemmell Morningstar Award. Velocity Weapon, the first novel in her Protectorate series, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel. Megan lives in the Bay Area of California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jasmine

I remember enjoying The Blighted Stars but was extremely fuzzy on the details beyond that, as it’s been a while since I read the first installment. This second book has a slow start but eventually has some of the action that had me glued to the first book. At times, I found the dialogue corny, and s......more

Goodreads review by Queralt✨

I have a very obsessive personality. I have re-played Mass Effect dozens of times, re-read and re-watched The Expanse by James S.A. Corey and The Protectorate books also by Megan E. O'Keefe a few times, and The Devoured Worlds series is honestly taking over my existence right now. I feel like a cult......more

Goodreads review by Robin

yeah this series is my new obsession thank you to edelweiss and the publisher for providing the review copy Read my mini review here Follow me on Instagram......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange)

3.5 Stars This is an easy space opera series. I liked this second book a bit more than the first. This one built off the original book, providing more character development and story progression. I would cautiously recommend this one to fans of The Expanse. I don't think the story or character are as......more

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Praise for The Devoured Worlds:
 
"The Blighted Stars delivers a first-in-series that's smart, incisive, and utterly gripping. Megan E. O'Keefe's masterful storytelling will draw you into a complex, brutal, yet hope-charged world, break your heart, and leave you begging for more." —Rowenna Miller, author of Torn
 
"Brimming with unconventional gender dynamics and shifting identities, The Blighted Stars is character-driven science fiction at its best—a taut novel with human questions at its heart." —E. J. Beaton, author of The Councillor 
 
"Emotional arcs and action sequences, vivid worldbuilding, and interesting explorations of body printing and corporate servitude provide an immersive story...O'Keefe's latest has the intrigue, surprises, and high stakes of her previous novels." —Library Journal

"The story’s environmental themes are handled very well (O’Keefe gives the reader much to think about without sounding didactic); the characters are lively; and the writing is full of energy. A very promising series launch." —Booklist

"O’Keefe delivers a captivating exploration of identity in this smart, addictive space adventure full of intrigue, visceral danger, and deeply personal stakes. Come for the epic sci-fi action, stay for the charmingly broken characters just doing their best." ―J. S. Dewes, author of The Last Watch

"The Blighted Stars is a delightfully twisty space opera filled with unique worldbuilding and deft explorations of humanity, family, and power. Add in a dash of rebellion and a hint of romance, and I'm hooked—I can't wait for the next book!” ―Jessie Mihalik, author of Hunt the Stars

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