Broken: Book 1 of the Galatea Stories Viral Coming-of-Age Romance Series

by Evelyn Miller

Experience the emotional journey of Broken, brought to you by Galatea Stories. Filled with passion, heartbreak, and hope, this story captures the essence of young love and the challenges that come with it. Galatea Stories is known for its powerful storytelling and captivating characters that make every moment unforgettable.

When Lily discovers that her boyfriend Oliver has been cheating with her best friend, Leah, her world shatters. Devastated and searching for escape, she meets Mason, a boy from a rival school who changes everything. Together, they embark on a summer of rebellion, adventure, and love, but their relationship soon faces immense pressure. With the rise of rumors, old betrayals, and a series of public shaming, will their bond survive? Or will the harsh reality of high school rivalries and Lily’s broken past tear them apart?

233 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 23, 2025

Reviews

[Andrea Spigelmoyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Using this for Broken 2 as it is not on here that I could find.


Better writing than the first book. The author was able to tell the story better with less unneeded details like the first book. Loved how the twist in the story was not a traditional twist for a romance story.

As the author keeps growing, going to become one to keep an eye on!

[Vanessa Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

💙sports romance 🏈
💙forgotten romance
💙young adult

Read this book in one day. Glad I was able to find it on kindle u and paid the 8.99 to read definitely worth it.

This book was amazing. Hated that whole app thing that was very annoying and then couldn’t find the second book unless I paid 60$ a month for the app and I wasn’t doing that. But I really enjoyed this story mason was the bad boy on the rival team and she was heart broken for find her best friend with her boyfriend. It was fate and mason fell first and hard. He knew they couldn’t actually be together cause they go to school that hate each other but that couldn’t keep them away. Once school started back mason thought she didn’t want him since they slept together and she left without saying anything while he was alseep so he left her alone until her volleyball game and his friends laim and Brittany talked to lily at her game. To see why mason is so down and out all of a sudden since school started back and she didn’t know cause he wouldn’t talk to her They start dating and her school goes nuts with death threats from one of her close friends to her gay best friend completely mad at her she was on her way to masons game and end up being in a car wreck and that whole couple chapter had my stomach in a wad her mom is a complete bitch and any no damn way I would have anything to do with her with the way she acted after finding out her daughter was in a car wreck and bout died. But it’s was an amazing story!!!

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to fully love this one because Lily and Mason were such a "cute" couple. Their meet-cute was charming, and I genuinely enjoyed the slowish build-up of their relationship—they had great chemistry and felt like the most grounded part of the book.

However, the world-building around them felt a bit "over the top" for me. While I understand the rival high school trope, the side characters were vicious to a point that didn't feel realistic. It’s hard to stay immersed when everyone is so cartoonishly mean. That lack of realism extended to the parents, too—Lily’s mother being gone for months on end and Mason’s family dynamic felt more like they were designed for "emotional shock value" rather than being believable characters.

The pacing also suffered from some "too much, too soon" syndrome. Big events—like Lily’s accident—felt like they happened purely for the drama without enough narrative lead-up to make them feel earned.

Final Thoughts: I enjoyed the leads enough that I would have liked to see where their story goes in Broken Not Shattered, but since the sequel is locked behind a specific app with "wait times" and "points," I’ll be stopping here. A solid read for the romance, but the surrounding drama was just a bit too much.

[Jamie Fieldhouse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three stars is being generous but for what the story was, it was entertaining enough. I got hooked on this series after seeing it on BookTok and needed to know how it ended. While the writing often fell short and several plotlines felt unrealistic, I was invested enough in Mason and Lily to push through to their happily ever after. I likely wouldn’t have paid for the second book, but since it was included as a free download at the end of book one, I’ll probably skim it to see where things go.

[Luv 2 Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden love between two people from rivaling high schools.

This is a great coming of age story.

A forbidden romance between two rival schools.

Two people destined to be together against all odds.

There are lots of sweet moments ans some heartbreaking moments too.

This is a quick read and I look forward to the next chapter in their lives.

[jenna weinberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

solid 3 stars. but i genuinely loved the instant connection between the two main characters. however i do think the author’s writing style is were some stars were lost in my rating but thats okay. this book was so quick and easy to read and both the man characters were likable which was great.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but hard to find

This was a great book! I found it on FB and luckily was able to find the full story on Amazon, or I would've had to use Galatea, which Ive heard is awful. The beginning hooked me. Loved the characters. Very feel good, easy read that I binged in a day.

[Bri Hull · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very YA, but in the best way. My high school self would have eaten this up and been beyond obsessed with Mason Cooper. Such a fun, light, lovable read with twist and turns that feel so real to a senior in high school. A little surface level but I’m not even mad about it ☺️

[Elizabeth M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short & Sweet

It was a cute little story to pass the time. Nothing special but I like these reads when I'm needing something in between books that are series. It cleanses the palette so to speak.

[Kylie sudweeks · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh

It was just ok . The beginning had me but it kind of dragged out the longer I read . It was a shorter book so I finished but if it was a thick book I probably would have dnf’d it

[Lillian Bricker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

The formatting is why the star level is low theres spacing between paragraphs sometimes and sentences break between lines, but the characters are supporting each other and its a sweet YA story

[Shirlandria Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowsers!¡

This book was definitely worth the money spent. I literally read it in two days but could have done it in one. I real pafe turner.

[Sierra Wibalda · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was a good mushy Insta love coming-of-age

I was in a slump this was a good read😬 cute, mushy, the perfect “sit on the couch girl rot” “tween romance” I enjoyed it

[Jennifer Kohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

read in one day

Addicting but short. Running to buy the next one, I love the writing style. Glad I found this on Facebook.

[P. Lissett Blackmountain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute
HS love
No🌶️

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book!

[Marina Allende · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omfg this book was amazing. I didn’t like Galatea at all tho.

[Shaylyn Carrigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quick read

Really great short book. Definitely a pallet cleanser. I enjoyed the relationships and dynamics of the friendships and enemies. Recommend.

[Sindy G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute! While some of details were cringy and extremely unrealistic, the story itself and the love between the two main characters was adorable !

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book but you could tell it wasn’t written by a professional. Felt a bit messy

[Carlee Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t know- this book isn’t the best written, and a lot of times it felt like things were kept very surface level. And at the same time I couldn’t put it down. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute! Not super accurate or realistic but a fantastic escape!

[kedra staten · Rating 4 out of 5]

broken

Great read finished it in a day but can’t find the second book anywhere but on Galatea which is not even working for me so I’m bit sad but it’s still good read

[Lyorourke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

I really enjoy read this book. Both are so cute and adorable. I can't wait to read the 2nd book.

[Jaclyn Abel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute

This is a cute little book. Nothing big or exciting or twisting in it. But would be cute for a teenager.

[Teaja Glover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable quick read. The angst builds throughout. Lessons learned and some not for other characters. Typical school rivalry where one represents each school and have a secret relationship.

[McKenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

wattpad vibes

gives early 2010s wattpad. all the drama of high school and rivalry schools wrapped into that type of writing only wattpad seemed to love and enjoy.

[Sheralee rivera]

Broken book1

The story was really amazing and well written. I couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the next book!

[Gabrielle Doss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2: broken not shattered (Goodreads doesn’t have it on here)

[Meredith Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, I have never read a book in 24 before!!! I needed to keep reading!!