Broken Mirrors is the fifth of the Marla Mason novels by T.A. Pratt.

Plot:
Marla Mason is a problem-solver. So when somebody close to her dies, it’s just another problem that needs solving. And her solution is simple: she will just reach into a parallel universe, one that is much worse, and get that someone to her own universe. But things go very wrong indeed when The Mason and Crapsey enter through the gap Marla created – thoroughly evil versions of herself and Rondeau. The question is whether Marla can stop her evil self before she carries out her plans.

Broken Mirrors takes Marla Mason in a very new direction – and one I didn’t expect, but I definitely appreciated it – and it renewed my excitement about the series.

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Marla Mason sidekick is dead - and her friend, henchman and flunky did it. Marla will do anything to get him back, even if that means breaking the laws of space and time to do it. When she something inhuman comes through the hole, Marla needs to stop, or else the world is gone...

Typical Marla Mason book - I like Marla. She is not like other heroines that are typical in books like this. She kicks ass, she has no interest in lovers, her whole world view is on staying safe, protecting her city, and she will do whatever it takes to do it.

This volume while still fun to read, wasn't as good as the previous books in the series. I'm not sure why - the writing was strong, the plot interesting, but it didn't hold my attention. Either way, a good addition to the series. ( )

This story was serialized on the net at http://www.marlamason.net/mirrors/ I bought a finished copy in eformat only online so I wouldn't have to reload pages and read it when and where I wanted to. The downside to reading this on my phone was I didn't read the book all in one setting but in bits in pieces which turned out to be fine with the way it was written. The events in the book deal with the aftereffects of Spell Games. After the death of someone close to her she tries to bring this person back to her by going to a mirror universe. Of course doing this causes the Anti Marla to come to this world and Marla has to deal with the consequences of her actions and also does a bit of cleanup in the world that Anti Marla comes from. I really liked this and it really drove home the point that there are no easy shortcuts and everything you do has actions that effect other people. The plus to looking up the series online I found out I missed a Kickstarter for the next book but it all ready available to be downloaded in most formats or read online. But kick some money to the writer as a tip please.
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Marla, I love you.

It is an interesting coincidence that several of my favorite series (Kate Daniels, Rachel Morgan, to name two) got a relatively neutral reaction from me at first. When I started the first book about Marla and Felport, I was not swept away. There was no romance, no sex to take a cheap shot and get me hooked. Luckily, the romance came later, if not the sex. Marla is in love with Felport, she's loyal and passionate about her lieutenants and her apprentice and her city. Beneath the rapid fire dialogue and non-stop action, there is rock solid character development and plotting. Never is the romance and the writing more phenomenal than this latest book.

BROKEN MIRRORS splinters one story into many, with action taking place across the two alternate realities. Despite how driven and hard Marla may appear, her passion and humanity shine compared to the alien Mason. BROKEN MIRRORS proves that there are no happy endings, but it also asserts that the sad endings aren't so bad either, as all of these endings make you who you are today.

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Another enjoyable read in the Marla Mason series. Not the strongest in the series, and it felt a bit too plot-driven at times without a much character development; but overall it was still very satisfying. I think, though, that the nature of this story, essentially Marla versus Marla, would seem to leave the series at a point where any sequels will either have to scale back in scope or else risk going too far over the top in attempting to take things to a higher level. While Mr. Pratt left things hanging a bit with an obvious set-up for the next installment, I would actually prefer to see him turn his talents to something new and fresh. ( )