Sci fi isn’t my usual pick but I really enjoyed this! I’m definitely enjoying the recent surge in dystopian fiction. Zara is so strong, I really enjoyed her character arc and I was really rooting for her! The cliffhanger had me gasping - I neeeed book 2!

In Broken Sentinel, Alicia LeFleur throws you into a high-stakes dystopian world where adaptation is survival, loyalty is a gamble, and nothing is what it seems. From genetically engineered soldiers to adaptations made for survival, this story blends everything I love about Divergent and Shatter Me, but with a fresh, powerful twist all its own.
What made this book stand out for me was that it didn’t go the usual dystopian romance route. I genuinely didn’t know who Zara was going to end up with and I was so relieved it didn’t become a messy love triangle. The tension was just right without taking over the actual story. And I loved that nothing felt predictable.

The worldbuilding is rich and layered. You’ve got the hyper-controlled sterility of Unity, and then the unfiltered chaos of the wasteland. The contrast between the two made every scene feel vivid and immersive. I honestly felt like I was walking beside Zara the whole time, watching her break free and piece herself back together again.

Alicia LeFleur created something really special with this debut. If you’re craving a dystopian that actually brings something new to the table, this is it (trust me!!). Incredible characters, an awesome genetic adaptation system, high-stakes tension, and a cliff hanger that makes you crave the next book . I’ll be rereading while I wait (VERY impatiently) for book two.

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Thank you NetGalley for the ebook arc. I normally don’t read sci-fi but I could not put this book down. A post apocalyptic world we’re humans are enhanced and she is modified to track down strikers, and it linked to a partner to work side by side with. As their attraction for each other grows she comes in contact with a lost child and then she starts having flash back and her programming starts going haywire, only to find out her entire life has been a lie and even her partner has been lying to her. They go off grid and try to get her to safety before she get taken by the authorities as a traitor. Definitely recommend.
After getting her to safety she unravels her past that has been hidden from her. Her mother made her and sent her away to keep her safe and that he partner was a spy to watch and wait to see when her full potential of powers wakes up. Hearts break and friends double cross in this dystopian novel. Definitely can’t wait for book 2

5⭐️

Okay stop I LOVED this!!! I’ve been looking for a dystopian and this was the perfect balance of action and romance for me. I was gripped from the start. I honestly could not put the book down. I was eating up the world, the setting just everything! It was giving divergent, uglies, shatter me, and I dare I say maze runner vibes.

The book follows Zara our fmc, you really see her come into her own throughout the book! Through betrayal and lies, she was so strong and such a badass. Her determination and commitment to the people she cared about really made me root for her. I also really loved her dynamic with vex, I just know book two is really gonna feed the vex girlies.

To address the elephant in the room, no one talk to me about Trent I just can’t rn. That cliffhanger?? Alicia we need to have words. I cannot wait for book two, I will definitely be picking it up!

Thank you to net galley and the publisher for the arc <3

Broken Sentinel is a thrilling ride through a dystopian world where nothing is as it seems, and loyalty comes with consequences. Zara’s journey from elite protector to hunted fugitive had me hooked—especially when the story peeled back layers of betrayal, identity, and choice. The blend of sci-fi tech, emotional stakes, and a love triangle that actually works made it unputdownable. I loved that it made me question who the real villains were, and by the end, I was totally rooting for Zara to burn the system down.

This book is a must read debut that had me hooked from page one. I could not put this book down! From the moment I started reading, I was completely immersed and ended up finishing it in basically one sitting. Now I’m counting down the days until the sequel releases because when it does, everything else in my life is getting put on hold to read it!

The premise of this book (a genetically engineered human, trained to protect her people from the "others," only to begin questioning who the real enemy is) is one that I have read before but something about this story resonated with me. The author does a great job of telling this story and making it unique and engaging.

I’ll admit, I was skeptical about the main love interest at first. With a name like Trent, I wasn’t sure what to expect and without giving too much away, I’m fully invested in seeing how things play out. Is he a good guy or not? I definitely have my theories on him. Then we have Vex, who is so very different from Trent and makes Zara learn and see in a whole new way. I'm not sure who Zara will ultimately end up with, or if she ends up having a relationship with both of them but I'm here for it in any case.

I think the world building is done well, I loved the characters, the plot is fascinating and the romance was on point. I really don't have enough good things to say about this book except that it needs to be on your must read list for this year.

Thank you NetGalley and Stark Raving Press for access the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Warning: This book may cause obsessive reading, emotional damage, and the urge to overthrow dystopian governments.

Okay y’all, Broken Sentinel is hot girl dystopia meets plot twist central and I ATE IT UP. Zara is an absolute badass, stuck between a sexy liar and a dangerous rebel, and honestly? I’m living for the drama. Modified bodies, messed-up systems, and secrets that could literally ruin the world? Yes please. I read this with my jaw clenched and my heart racing and I’m not even sorry. This book slaps. Read it and join the resistance. 🔥💔⚙️

Toxic Truths, Hot Twists, and One Fierce Heroine

If betrayal, forbidden powers, and a love triangle hotter than a nuclear meltdown sound like your jam—Broken Sentinel delivers all that dystopian drama with a wild side of badassery!

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WTF. Can I use the F word in a review on here? HOLY F.
Is this a 6 ⭐️ read?!?!?! YES.

My jaw is literally on the floor. I dont know how to pick it back up....... It has all the basics things youd expect but the author does it so much better. I love the idea of adaptive genetic modifications. The romance felt natural. I was about 40% in and was like.... if something happens to Zara & Trent im actually gonna be pissed. I briefly thought "i should stop reading" bc if that dynamic was ruined I was going to actually be unwell. Im still concerned there is going to possibly be a throuple type thing... REALLY hoping Vex is more of a brother. Love but not IN LOVE like with Trent. Its actually refreshing that the romance didnt just go the way you expected. im like ih great i love trent, the author is gonna make me hate him and now shes gonna pick the new guy. (srsly i need this author to leave zara and trent alone i will be shattered). I feel like i would have to stop reading i ship them that hard

That ending literally had me gasping, hand over mouth, COMPLETELY SHOCKED. this is vaguely reminiscent of shatter me mixed with divergent and the uglies????? its so hrd to explain in the best way possible. its like a bunch of my favorite elements from my favorite books made into one. Why hasnt anyone thought of that before? literal genious.

All in all, new 6 star read, im obsessed, cannot wait for the next book!