Fractured

Fractured: a state of being broken, damaged, or divided, often emotionally or psychologically, leaving a sense of incompleteness or instability

Valentina Rhodes has fought tirelessly to become the newest member of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). Born deaf, her journey to the prestigious position was riddled with challenges, not least of which was the shadow cast by her father, Nicholas Rhodes, who is behind bars for eight counts of murder. Left in the care of his best friend-a notorious gang member in San Francisco-Valentina's upbringing was anything but typical. Yet, amidst adversity, she found a ray of hope in the form of an unlikely friendship. With the unwavering support from the gang that raised her and her bubbly companion, she overcame the odds and earned her place as the newest member of the BAU.

Enter Spencer Reid, a brilliant but sometimes socially awkward genius. When Valentina joins the unit, he senses there is something uniquely compelling about her-an inexplicable connection draws him in. As they collaborate on investigations, they begin to unearth buried secrets and confront haunting truths from their respective pasts-some that threaten to destabilize their present. Together, they must navigate a complex web of personal struggles, challenging perceptions, and the dark legacies of their families, all while tackling the most daunting cases the BAU has ever seen. Will this connection lead to a happy love story, or will is all go up in flames when trust is tested.