Glitched and Fractured

by Loki Orion

Her heart could save him—or burn his world down.

Relic hunter Neon Quinn dies on a job. Something brings her back to life—and now three men might be the death of her again:

A healer who sees the humanity she’s afraid to lose.

An assassin the Empire sent to kill her.

A wayward casanova who would sacrifice everything for the woman he loves.

Reborn and irrevocably changed, she’s haunted by a voice in her head and bound to an ancient intelligence that should have stayed buried. Now hunted by the Empire, she’s pulled into the hidden world of Mirages, warriors who walk the Veil between life and machine—and must uncover why she lived when no one else did.

As rebellion ignites and forgotten gods stir, Neon’s choices will decide more than her survival. The deeper she digs, the more the line between human and divine begins to blur.

And when the truth ignites, love might be the one glitch she can’t control.

Glitched and Fractured is high-stakes fusion of medieval and cyberpunk slow-burn romantasy perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Arcane―where gods rule, betrayal means death, and love might be the glitch that ends it all.

557 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 9, 2026

About the author

Loki Orion is the author of Glitched and Fractured, a science-fantasy debut that blends romance, rebellion, and the echoes of lost technology. When not writing, Loki can be found gaming, working out, or taking long walks with two dogs while daydreaming about new worlds.

Reviews

[Alex Meerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVEEEEE THE WORLD BULIDING SOOOO FUCKING MUCH

I love that the char names are unique i tend to mix names alot in novels so these unique name actually helps alot in remembering the char which disappear for few chs and come back later.

I love the fact that theres something to look forward to such as info about sky watcher, stella past, neon powers, emperor and such most stories have a part where it feels dry and forced but i have encountered no such feelings as of now

I love the fact that neon is someone a normal person can relate to her expression and behavior are not out of this world

I love the concept of 5 gods and mirage and veil i love the power system. Onyx implant

The slum district is a fire arc and the ekielon guild chars are a chef kiss

I love the mysteriousity behind neon past which i look forward to know more about

If coundre,daxen,dawn,isobel any of these die then ill cryyy grrrrr unless they are a traitor

This novel keeps reminding me of cyberpunk and arcane which I love this for

I enjoy the fact that no arc feels draggy or forced the pacing is nice

And most of all I applaud the author for the writing the quality in which he describes the sceneries, buildings, monsters are amazing I can get a rough idea of how it all looks whenever he tries to define which most of the times I cant.

Villains feel like actually villains.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[MICHAEL DOANE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glitched and Fractured by Loki Orion is a mesmerizing and ambitious entry in the romantasy genre, blending high-stakes fantasy, slow-burn romance, and complex world-building with deft precision. Orion crafts a story that is both epic in scope and intimately personal, with Neon Quinn’s journey of survival, identity, and forbidden love at the center.

Neon is a compelling protagonist: resilient, haunted, and morally nuanced, navigating a world where gods, assassins, and rogues collide. The interplay between her and the three central male figures is layered, filled with tension, vulnerability, and a sense of inevitability that keeps the reader captivated. The plot moves with a careful balance of intrigue, action, and emotional stakes, while the lore of Mirages and the Veil adds a rich, immersive dimension to the story.

Fans of Fourth Wing, Arcane, and high-stakes romantic fantasy will find themselves swept away by the narrative’s intensity and the depth of its characters. Glitched and Fractured is an intricate, thrilling, and beautifully written novel that promises to leave readers thinking long after the last page.

[Stefani Saxo · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first 40% of the book had me hooked—I was genuinely intrigued by the world-building and eager to understand all the terminology and mechanics of the setting. Between the 40% and 60% mark, though, my interest dipped. I found myself a bit bored and often confused.

But once I hit that 65–70% point, everything shifted. The pacing tightened, long-awaited answers finally surfaced, and even more compelling questions began to unfold. From there, I was fully locked in. The story is engaging, relevant, and overall very well written.

It does end on a cliffhanger, which leaves me both intrigued and slightly irritated because I’m walking away with more questions than answers. If you enjoy slow-burn romances, this one offers a fun twist—what seems to be a full-on romance square.

This easily could have been a five‑star read for me if certain sections had been trimmed. Not every minute detail felt necessary to the overall story, and in contrast, some explanations that should have been expanded felt oddly brief. If that makes sense.

I received an advance review copy for free from BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Bethanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fans of Fourth Wing are going to devour this debut Romantasy by the talented Loki Orion. Neon Quinn’s journey of becoming the hero she was meant to be starts with identity and purpose.

Those two qualities of this book really connected me to the story being told. It’s hard to find your identity and purpose in a world that loves to tear things down. To see Neon grow from the first to last page had me hooked.

Her ties to the three main male characters brought forth a textured layer to this masterpiece. Orion plays a beautiful balance beam of emotional catharsis with the high stakes of the fantasy genre. This book made me cry, hang on the edge of my seat, root for situations to go right, and made me want absolutely more.

The book is a little long; however, the hero’s journey of a character like Neon Quinn is worth every word in the page. You want a badass female main character with vibes of Violet Sorrengail? Then, this is the book that will help cure an Onyx Storm hangover.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Magi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to love this, the summary sounded so good to me, but it just wasn't for me I guess.

I was having a hard time imagining anything going on in this book, and I don't usually have that problem. I was very confused as to what was going on and left with more questions than answers. I couldn't connect with any of the characters and felt like there just wasn't enough character development. I think it would have helped a lot of the FMC had more backstory in the beginning of the book, but I can see why she was left mostly a mystery to us and even herself for the story, I suppose.

I will admit the cliffhanger was good enough to have me wanting to know more, but I am in no rush for the second book. Love the cover art.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Meaghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's difficult to write a review for this book. The basic premise - long lost savior, political scheming, romance - is mired in a cyberpunk-style, medieval world. It is a nice change of pace in the fantasy genre, with an excellent "magic" system.
The characters are interesting, and there are several twists throughout that enhance the FMC's journey. Neon also isn't your typical damsel-in-distress, and she uses her wits and physical prowess in a logical way. The action scenes are well written.

The story is long (over 700 pages) and could do with some trimming. The ending is also rather abrupt. Otherwise, an enjoyable read! I look forward to the sequel.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Shane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you BookSirens as well as the publisher and author for providing this advanced review copy, I am leaving this review voluntarily. This was alright, I wasn't blown away. A high stakes fantasy with a slow-burn romance set in a steampunk world. I think this did a great job of blending fantasy and science fiction into a nice little sci-fantasy fusion. The characters were well rounded and diverse and I enjoyed the magic of this world. The story dragged a little through the middle but it started strong and ended strong (though it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger so be prepared to have more questions by the end of the book). Not bad for a debut novel though, 3.5 stars and I'll read more of this world if he writes it!

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a strong start to the Glitched Saga series, it had that fantasy romance element that I was looking for and was engaged with what was happening. I enjoyed this as a opening chapter and am excited to read more in this universe. The characters had that overall feel that I was wanting and enjoyed the concept. Loki Orion wrote this well and was engaged from the first page. It worked was a fantasy romance with great use of the Medieval setting.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was such an interesting mix of cyberpunk but make it medieval-ish.
I liked the magic system. It was a new one to me, for some an implant is needed, and code can be magically overridden.
It took a while for me to feel connected to Neon and understand the world as there was so much going on at the start of the book. It jumps straight into hunting for a relic, a village being destroyed, people dying.
At times I felt I couldn't picture what was happening, but I enjoyed the journey.

(ARC provided by BookSirens)

[Michelle Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC. this review is unpaid and real.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟6/5

This book is incredible.
You will never guess what happens next. The characters are so interesting to follow. The development of the story is non stop and keeps you on your toes!

I can't wait for the next book. The ending leaves just enough unresolved for the next book to be just as good as the first.