This trilogy drew me in from beginning to end. I read the entire trilogy and enjoyed all of them. Highly recommended for high school. The titles are 1/ Shattered Dreams; 2/ Broken Illusions; 3/ Fragile Darkness.

FROM AMAZON: How do you stop someone you can't see? For as long as she can remember, sixteen-year-old psychic Trinity Monsour has seen things before they happen. But now, in the wake of tragedy, her visions have gone dark. She can still feel, though, and the danger she senses swirling around a new friend sends her into the New Orleans party scene, where nothing is as it seems, surprises wait at every turn, and the last guy she wants to see is the one she needs the most: the mercurial Dylan Fourcade, part stranger, part friend, part so much more.

It's the so much more that confuses her. How can she be drawn to someone she barely knows?

But whether she wants him there or not, he's by her side, shadowing her every step of the way, until the darkness clears, and a shocking truth emerges―a truth that changes everything. ( )

Ellie James returns one last time to the Midnight Dragonfly world with FRAGILE DARKNESS. After tragedy struck in BROKEN ILLUSIONS, Trinity Monsour’s dreams and visions have deserted her. Shaken by the loss, but sensing danger all around, Trinity tries to pick up the pieces with the help of the mysterious Dylan Fourcade – but will she be too late?

What I Loved

The Emotion: The ending of book two BROKEN ILLUSIONS was devastating, and the fall-out is seen throughout FRAGILE DARKNESS. I found myself in tears multiple times as the story unfolded because I cared so much for the characters and the pain they were still experiencing. A shocking scene between Trinity and new character Will about a third of the way through had me gasping out loud (I kid you not) with shock. I love when stories grab me this much!

Twists and Turns: This would not be a Midnight Dragonfly novel without the dizzying number of twists and turns that leave you guessing until the very end. Just when you – and Trinity – think you have something figured out along comes a wrench in the works that leaves you questioning what just happened and wondering what is next. Yet it all somehow comes together into a cohesive whole at the end – along with another bucket of tears.

What I Liked

New Characters: Will and his loving girlfriend Kendall added a very interesting thread to FRAGILE DARKNESS. Will was so incredibly erratic that the questions surrounding him just kept coming: was he high? crazy? or was something more sinister going on? Yet Kendall stuck with him, supportive and caring, desperately trying to find out why her boyfriend had changed so radically – even going so far as to recruit Trinity to do a reading. Fascinating stuff that played out in an unforeseen manner.

Loose Threads Tied: Not exactly in neat and tidy bows, but there were plenty of answers given in this final book of the trilogy. Dylan’s depths and secrets slowly worked their way to the light, while Trinity learned more about her mother and her own childhood. Romantic partnerships were cemented, while new friendships were made and final goodbyes said.

The Ending: I love happy endings, but Trinity lives in a darker world where dreams and visions place a load of responsibility on her shoulders. She has experienced a lot of loss in her life and is not a “light and happy” person. She cares deeply and wants to help with her gift, but it can lead down dark paths. FRAGILE DARKNESS is no exception, so I wasn’t sure if a happy ending would even be in the cards for Trinity. Yet I was very satisfied with how it all ended.

What Made Me Hesitate

Being In The Dark: Ellie James does not give up secrets easily in her writing – hence the twists and turns – and she lets the reader discover everything right along with Trinity. If Trinity was confused, so was I. If she was hunting for an answer, I was at her side hoping she found it. If I tried to guess what she would find, I was usually wrong. While it can be unsettling for someone who likes to be a step or two ahead and know where a story is going (which most of the time I do), it also provides the suspense that is so much a part of the Midnight Dragonfly world. It’s a frustrating style – but I don’t think I’d give up the mystery to have it smoothed out.

Conclusion

Torn apart by loss, Trinity Monsour struggles to recover her visions and help another haunted soul find peace. At her side is the mysterious Dylan Fourcade, full of secrets and powers of his own. Together they will uncover a truth that threatens the lives of old acquaintances, a new friend, and even Trinity herself. With its emotional pull, intrigue, and suspense – all set against the magical backdrop of Mardi Gras in New Orleans – FRAGILE DARKNESS brings Ellie James’s Midnight Dragonfly series to a very satisfying close. ( )