This is a sequel to a prequel. This is a sequel to "Epitome: Evil", which is a prequel.
This book is a part of 4 OTHER books that go by the "Fragmented" title. So there are 5 Fragmented books, basically. Also, this book will not be completed until the others are completed simultaneously, so you're basically reading different perspectives until you reach the final few chapters where it will be the same no matter which book you go to.