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The Fractured Realm #3
Shattered Are the Fallen
Reality has shattered. What was once lost, can’t be found.
Gone. Forgotten. Mourned.
In order to save Wraith, Caet may have done the unthinkable and in the wake of her sacrifice the damage is unthinkable. The world is covered in darkness, unleashing new and old monsters onto the world.
Time stands still.
The damage has been done and Wraith failed her. Again. With his mind set on a new goal he sets out with his companions and new friends to stop the Tetrad. Each step he takes his past slams forward, reminding him time and time again that he never deserved Caet.
He never wanted to be saved.
Sar loves everyone around her, her adopted sister the most. But when her sister does the unthinkable she is forced to face harsh realities and monsters too close to home. Will a power she promised to keep a secret resurface in time to save everyone?
Shattered Are the Fallen is the third book in the Fractured Realm . The series follows an unhinged heroine and her found family through territory politics, witty banter, betrayals, fade-to-black romance, questionable realities, monsters, and revenge.
Gone. Forgotten. Mourned.
In order to save Wraith, Caet may have done the unthinkable and in the wake of her sacrifice the damage is unthinkable. The world is covered in darkness, unleashing new and old monsters onto the world.
Time stands still.
The damage has been done and Wraith failed her. Again. With his mind set on a new goal he sets out with his companions and new friends to stop the Tetrad. Each step he takes his past slams forward, reminding him time and time again that he never deserved Caet.
He never wanted to be saved.
Sar loves everyone around her, her adopted sister the most. But when her sister does the unthinkable she is forced to face harsh realities and monsters too close to home. Will a power she promised to keep a secret resurface in time to save everyone?
Shattered Are the Fallen is the third book in the Fractured Realm . The series follows an unhinged heroine and her found family through territory politics, witty banter, betrayals, fade-to-black romance, questionable realities, monsters, and revenge.
419 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2026
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About the author
Ciar Pfeffer
5 books29 followersCiar is an award winning author of dark fantasy worlds, who decided dyslexia wasn’t going to stand in the way of her storytelling. She’s an avid reader, nature enthusiast, and full-time day dreamer. She has been writing and rewriting stories for longer than she can remember. Currently, she lives with her two children and pupper in New England. When Ciar isn’t writing, having fun with her children, going to the gym, playing video games or board games, she works in the local school system.
Unrelated to that, she graduated from college with a degree in history, specifically ancient history. It was such a love for history and mythology that gave her the desire to bring her stories to life, that and whenever a book or show ended wrong. Whenever that happened, she wrote her own fanfiction. Eventually that evolved into building worlds of her own to share with you all.
Unrelated to that, she graduated from college with a degree in history, specifically ancient history. It was such a love for history and mythology that gave her the desire to bring her stories to life, that and whenever a book or show ended wrong. Whenever that happened, she wrote her own fanfiction. Eventually that evolved into building worlds of her own to share with you all.
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March 11, 2026
4.25 Stars ⭐️
“As much as memories continued to fall in place, he felt like he knew less with each passing moment.”
-Multi-POV
-New POVs from the previous books
-Certain couples FINALLY get together
-Fade to black romance
-Can’t wait for the next book!
-A bit of a mind f*ck but like in a good way lol
-Found family
-Creature familiars
-Plot twists
-Continued world expansion
-Betrayals or are they?
"She wanted death. To feel it, absorb it, and, eventually, have it herself.”
“As much as memories continued to fall in place, he felt like he knew less with each passing moment.”
-Multi-POV
-New POVs from the previous books
-Certain couples FINALLY get together
-Fade to black romance
-Can’t wait for the next book!
-A bit of a mind f*ck but like in a good way lol
-Found family
-Creature familiars
-Plot twists
-Continued world expansion
-Betrayals or are they?
"She wanted death. To feel it, absorb it, and, eventually, have it herself.”
February 23, 2026
Somehow I ended this book with more questions than I started with! I loved the trip down memory lane, seeing some of the characters' pasts and the revelations given in this one were also huge, but opened up so much more that I'm curious about. Eagerly awaiting the next book!
February 17, 2026
This is the third book in the Fractured series, following the journey of Caet and her loved ones in an Earth-adjacent world full of magic, monsters, and never-ending secrets.
The first two books were mainly from Caet's perspective, so in this book, I was delighted to be able to read from Sar's POV as she juggled the fallout of Caet’s devastating actions, including the horrendous monsters that have emerged, and the unending darkness in the sky, all while battling her own growing feelings for Ma'lic.
I love Sar. She is responsible, protective of her family, and cares deeply for everyone.
I enjoyed everyone's story arcs as well, including the character development for Grey and Wraith (especially Grey), and the deep world building.
The ending was beautiful, though it left me with so many questions. What an amazing story. I can't wait to read the next book!
Also, my favourite quote from the entire book is "Grey is a butt."
Yes, I agree, Sar. 😂
The first two books were mainly from Caet's perspective, so in this book, I was delighted to be able to read from Sar's POV as she juggled the fallout of Caet’s devastating actions, including the horrendous monsters that have emerged, and the unending darkness in the sky, all while battling her own growing feelings for Ma'lic.
I love Sar. She is responsible, protective of her family, and cares deeply for everyone.
I enjoyed everyone's story arcs as well, including the character development for Grey and Wraith (especially Grey), and the deep world building.
The ending was beautiful, though it left me with so many questions. What an amazing story. I can't wait to read the next book!
Also, my favourite quote from the entire book is "Grey is a butt."
Yes, I agree, Sar. 😂
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
So happy to receive the ARC for a voluntarily honest review.
This is the 3rd in the series and it did not disappoint. There are many twists and had a satisfying ending. Wait, what, a surprise, there are more books coming in the series with more depth into the Chaos.
The book went into more backgrounds of the characters as well as the continuation of the present storyline.
A great book with fantasy, romance and suspense.
This is the 3rd in the series and it did not disappoint. There are many twists and had a satisfying ending. Wait, what, a surprise, there are more books coming in the series with more depth into the Chaos.
The book went into more backgrounds of the characters as well as the continuation of the present storyline.
A great book with fantasy, romance and suspense.
February 24, 2026
Despite their dire situation, I am so happy to be back with the Mansion Mi’Cra crew. I’ve watched them grow and develop so much since Fractured and Broken, that I truly feel like they’re family now(albeit a bit of a messed up one lol).
I was super anxious to get this next installment after the cliff hanger book 2 left us off at, and it definitely paid off! I am happy to have my questions answered, and to have more questions brought up. I can’t wait for the next installment!
I was super anxious to get this next installment after the cliff hanger book 2 left us off at, and it definitely paid off! I am happy to have my questions answered, and to have more questions brought up. I can’t wait for the next installment!
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