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Fractions of Existence Paperback – December 15, 2017

by J Lenni Dorner (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Once they were humanity's exalted protectors— now they are being hunted.
Xavier will weigh all human life against Gwendolyn's ignorant happiness.The good news is that her choice can blow his away.

Omnipotent beings find each other while playing an online game. Xavier has been searching for Gwendolyn, his true mate and the missing member of the Existence. Only if reunited can the group regain the rest of their memories and access all of their powers. Hidden in plain sight, disguised as humans, they help who they can, as best they can, when they can.

The Eyes in the Shadows, a religious sect, has been trying to free humans from the “prison” of life on Earth for millenniums. The Existence has always been able to thwart them… until now. They've discovered a way to end the world that no one will see coming.

Gwendolyn has her future all laid out. There is a plan. She knows what her parents want for her and how to get it. Then Xavier, a friend from a virtual game, makes her question everything. He's full of secrets, one being an understanding of her fear of the wind.

She tries to suppress her intense attraction to the mysterious and frustrating Xavier. She's engaged, after all, and the thoughts she's having aren't proper. Gwendolyn is swept into a whirlwind of secrets, danger, and a forbidden attraction. She'll drive across the country in her beat-up old car, not knowing if he is genuinely interested or just being polite. (He refuses to kiss her!) Gwendolyn's journey is full of self-doubt, sacrifice, and dark visions that invade her sleep. Will she uncover the truth about herself?

The following TRIGGER WARNING may contain spoilers :

This urban fantasy is 99k long and contains some strong language, sexual situations, alcohol, a scene with medical marijuana, violence (including a memory of the murder of a sadist seconds before he commits rape), an arranged marriage, and college student debt. The majority of this book takes place in 2005.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Existence
  2. Print length
    523 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 15, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 1.18 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1549792385
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1549792380
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 15, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 523 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1549792385
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1549792380
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.18 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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J Lenni Dorner

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While embracing the ancient tribal traditions, J Lenni Dorner learned a legend originated by The Grandfathers.

J Lenni Dorner is best known for the Existence book series. Book one- Fractions of Existence, and book two - Proof of Existence, are available now.

Also known for the writer's reference books, "Preparing to Write Settings that Feel Like Characters" and "Writing Book Reviews As An Author: Inspiration To Make It Easier."

(he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them)

In May 2016, J became a member of the Operation Awesome Team, running the Debut Author Spotlight on Wednesdays. Blogging from A to Z Challenge #AtoZchallenge international bloghop co-host since 2017.

J weaves fantasy with lore to unhinge your mind.

This speculative fiction and reference author is happily married and living in Pennsylvania (USA) on the original lands of the Lenni-Lenape people. When not reading or writing, J enjoys video games, funny cat videos, and watching movies.

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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Pick it up and you wont put it down
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2018
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I don’t know if Fractions of Existence is just a fast read or that I just got so sucked into the story that I couldn’t put it down. Either way I went through the book in a couple of days. This book succeeds were a lot of books fail. No matter how good the story is, characters the reader can’t connect with make a book hard to read. That is not the case with Fractions. The characters in this world immediately draw you in and you care about what happens to them (this was unlike the last book and a half of The Hunger Games series where I just wanted something heavy to fall on Katniss and end everyone’s pain).
From a story standpoint, this was modern mythology meets the MCU. It’s a fantastic read and well worth investing the time in.
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Sherry Ellis
4.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Start to the Series
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023
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In this first installment of the Existence series, readers meet god-like characters who seek each other in order to defend humans against a religious sect called The Eyes in the Shadows. Xavier, one of these "super-humans" is trying to unite with Gwendolyn, his lost love. Trouble is, she doesn't remember her past and is set to marry someone her father has chosen.

There's a lot to take in as the stage is set. Many questions remain unanswered—like why are the Eyes in the Shadows after them? Who exactly are they, anyway, and what was the horrible thing in the past that happened? Perhaps these will be answered in future installments. The characters, although superheroes are clearly flawed. Gwendolyn is a pathetic, insecure, childish person who has no control of her life. Xavier is a self-absorbed philanderer. It begs the question if he's so in love with Gwendolyn, why is he messing around with other women? In general, the characters are not likable, but that leaves plenty of room for them to grow.

The strength of the story is that readers want to see if the two get together and what will happen when they do. One thing after the other gets in the way. And then there's the cliffhanger ending. You have to get the next book to find out what happens next.

It's an Urban Fantasy Romance with a considerable amount of adult material. Readers who don't mind the latter and enjoy this genre will like the book. Warning: You won't be able to stop at just one. You'll need to get the next.
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Toinette
3.0 out of 5 stars Cool concept
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
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This is a tough book to review. There are many elements of the story I adore. There are some elements of the story that don't do much for me, and there are some elements I just didn't like. To me, this book reads like a YA novel but the characters are adults. I suppose this could be a New Adult book, but I'm not sure of that either. These are not two genres that I read a lot, so my experience may be marred simply because of my personal issues with the genre and not the story itself.

Overall, I love the concept of the story and the fantasy attributes of the characters. I'm interested in knowing where this is all going and what ultimately happens to this world. However, I don't really like any of the characters. It's possible there is an element of mental illness that is being subtly addressed but if so, I wish it was more clear. It's difficult to get a handle on whether I'm supposed to like or dislike these characters because they all seem to be gaslighting me. There are many contradictions in what characters say, do, and mean, from scene to scene.

The mature sexual content didn't really work for me. I'm no prude but some of it seemed pointless and was a turn-off instead of a turn-on, but that could just be me. It really wasn't that graphic compared to some other things I've read (though it is not suitable for teens and children) but it just had no context for me.

The main female character vomits a lot. I don't know if that's a thing but thought it was worth mentioning here.

I think the characters are supposed to represent cultural diversity but I had a difficult time pinpointing the characters' cultural, racial, and or ethnic identities. I know the MC female is U.S. Morman and the MC male is of European descent.

I think I have more questions about these characters than I should have after reading this book.

This book ends on a cliffhanger, which I usually don't like, but I don't think it made a difference to my overall experience.

I believe the second book is out or will be out soon and I'm still deciding if I should pick it up. I really do enjoy the sense of danger depicted, the magic, and the mystery of the world. A follow-up read is TBD.
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Its a fun read. A book I can digest quickly but ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
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Its a fun read. A book I can digest quickly but at the same time have trouble putting down. Having some memory issues I often have to read things twice if I put a book down for a day or two but this one stayed fresh in my broken little mind and when next I picked it up I was dropped neatly back into the plot.
I feel I get to know the characters very well but not so much that I begin to predict their actions.
I am being careful here not to spoil anything like in chapter six when....LOL just kidding
Life does not allow me much time to read but I am anxious for another book in this series and will be watching for it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tangled, fascinating narrative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2020
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I’ve been looking for light reads this year because somehow those are the only books that keep me reading— Fractions of Existence did not disappoint. I like characters like Xavier— ridiculously rich and creating college funds for orphans, and Wend, who makes her own clothes and gets by on very little.

I liked that the characters were introduced slowly through a maze of back stories, though I did wish to know more, quicker.

I started the book over the weekend , and wanted the story to go on and on. Waiting for the next.
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