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bookfreak08's review
5.0
what the…
Oh my God! How could you leave us hanging like this? A brutal cliffhanger! Actually, a brutal two way cliffhanger. I was already all over the place with all the different emotions you guys were evoking in me about every single guy in the book, now I am even more confused and invested. I know I seem to be complaining a lot but I have to state that this is one of the best books I have read this year. I mean not just this, both Tarnished and Destroyed. They are brilliantly constructed and written and emotionally challenging. I just don’t know how I can stand to wait for the conclusion
Oh my God! How could you leave us hanging like this? A brutal cliffhanger! Actually, a brutal two way cliffhanger. I was already all over the place with all the different emotions you guys were evoking in me about every single guy in the book, now I am even more confused and invested. I know I seem to be complaining a lot but I have to state that this is one of the best books I have read this year. I mean not just this, both Tarnished and Destroyed. They are brilliantly constructed and written and emotionally challenging. I just don’t know how I can stand to wait for the conclusion
nycitybookworm's review
5.0
I am in love with Indiana and have been since book 1. She has a rough, rough past, but we see her start to try to make her life better. There are people from her past that keep popping up, as well as others that are trying to bring her down.
I love, love, LOVE the guys in this book! They're all different, and whether love interest or friend, they all fit so well with Indiana. Also, Jagger
I love, love, LOVE the guys in this book! They're all different, and whether love interest or friend, they all fit so well with Indiana. Also, Jagger
willowisp79's review
4.0
Once again my emotions have been pulled, stretched, torn, ripped and shredded throughout the book.
We begin with Indiana facing her days alone after the big bust up at the party. Jen is still away with the school trip. She has a lot to deal with at home, at school and even her mobile phone feels like it has a personal attacker that sneaks up on her text messages.
Maddox tho is lost without his Blue. After going thru a personal soul search , he and India talk everything thru. These two have such a strong, deep and sturdy connection its a joy to watch it strengthen over time. He even surprises her about how to go about things with Weston. And even Weston is surprised. We see the 2 males come to the agreement that Indianas happiness is the only thing that matters. Any awkwardness or uncomfortableness vanished quickly and they find that they actually get on!
But is it just going to be two? Indiana has feelings for Jagger, the bad boy gangster who loves his family and is always there for her. And Jameson is always on the sidelines somehow. Her feelings constantly blurring and changing dependent upon his behaviour. But there's no denying of the feelings there.
Brett is back. We even get chapters from his pov ranging from when he was younger. These were interesting to read and to see how his emotions ranged and how he reacts to his growing feelings to his little sister.
You find yourself holding your breath when he crosses paths with Indiana. Not knowing what he's going to do because he's capable of so much.
The twins are still being the ugly step Siblings - Presley being lecherous and gross, altho he faces a few comeuppances and potentially he's pushed India too far... Tinsley is another matter. Yes still the same name calling but with her relationship with "matthew" on the sidelines, India is more worried, and its looking like she has a reason to be....
Once again we have an "anonymous". He's kinda scary and making more moves and making plans to move on people around Indiana. The cliffhanger involves him and its left us really worrying! Well - I know I am!!!
I received a copy of the ebook in return for an honest review
We begin with Indiana facing her days alone after the big bust up at the party. Jen is still away with the school trip. She has a lot to deal with at home, at school and even her mobile phone feels like it has a personal attacker that sneaks up on her text messages.
Maddox tho is lost without his Blue. After going thru a personal soul search , he and India talk everything thru. These two have such a strong, deep and sturdy connection its a joy to watch it strengthen over time. He even surprises her about how to go about things with Weston. And even Weston is surprised. We see the 2 males come to the agreement that Indianas happiness is the only thing that matters. Any awkwardness or uncomfortableness vanished quickly and they find that they actually get on!
But is it just going to be two? Indiana has feelings for Jagger, the bad boy gangster who loves his family and is always there for her. And Jameson is always on the sidelines somehow. Her feelings constantly blurring and changing dependent upon his behaviour. But there's no denying of the feelings there.
Brett is back. We even get chapters from his pov ranging from when he was younger. These were interesting to read and to see how his emotions ranged and how he reacts to his growing feelings to his little sister.
You find yourself holding your breath when he crosses paths with Indiana. Not knowing what he's going to do because he's capable of so much.
The twins are still being the ugly step Siblings - Presley being lecherous and gross, altho he faces a few comeuppances and potentially he's pushed India too far... Tinsley is another matter. Yes still the same name calling but with her relationship with "matthew" on the sidelines, India is more worried, and its looking like she has a reason to be....
Once again we have an "anonymous". He's kinda scary and making more moves and making plans to move on people around Indiana. The cliffhanger involves him and its left us really worrying! Well - I know I am!!!
I received a copy of the ebook in return for an honest review
boundtopleasepa's review
5.0
holy crap
I honestly feel like I don’t have words. This story is incredible with its plot, character development, emotion, angst and everything in between. You can’t help but love the characters and story as if they are real people you are invested in. What is going to happen in book 3, I have no idea and I cannot wait to read it and get these characters a HEA that they SO desperately deserve.
I honestly feel like I don’t have words. This story is incredible with its plot, character development, emotion, angst and everything in between. You can’t help but love the characters and story as if they are real people you are invested in. What is going to happen in book 3, I have no idea and I cannot wait to read it and get these characters a HEA that they SO desperately deserve.
beccainabook's review
5.0
I received this ARC from the author and The Hatter Author Services in exchange for an honest review. I was so excited by the craziness of this plot, BUT OMG WHY DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK FOR SO LONG!!!
This book was INSANE!
I loved the first installment of the first book and I really didn’t think that the story could NOT get any crazier, but it did and it was so much crazier than I could have ever imagined!
The MC just keeps growing on me more and more and I really appreciate how she does NOT take anyone’s crap and she fights for what she wants. The boys have also grown on me too and I just can’t wait for more time with them and to see where their relationship with Indiana really goes. At first, the only boy in the book that I was obsessed with was Otis because he was the amazing comic relief necessary to not cry my eyeballs out at the truly dark nature of the story. However, once all the boys got their heads out of their butts, I started to really enjoy them so much!
OMG AND THE STEAM IS JUST SO DAMN GOOOOOOOOD! HOLY MOLY GUACAMOLE! I can’t wait until the MC catches all her men because ooooooo will that just be SO GOOD!
I also LOVED the multiple perspectives that this installment gave us because if it was just told from Indiana's point of view, we definitely would have been a lot more confused. I also am sooooo interested in finding out who Anonymous is because it really doesn’t make any sense and I keep going back and forth on what their identity is. I just don’t think it’s as simple as I think it is.
OMG AND THAT ENDING JUST ABOUT KILLED ME.... Just I need the next book now please!
This book was INSANE!
I loved the first installment of the first book and I really didn’t think that the story could NOT get any crazier, but it did and it was so much crazier than I could have ever imagined!
The MC just keeps growing on me more and more and I really appreciate how she does NOT take anyone’s crap and she fights for what she wants. The boys have also grown on me too and I just can’t wait for more time with them and to see where their relationship with Indiana really goes. At first, the only boy in the book that I was obsessed with was Otis because he was the amazing comic relief necessary to not cry my eyeballs out at the truly dark nature of the story. However, once all the boys got their heads out of their butts, I started to really enjoy them so much!
OMG AND THE STEAM IS JUST SO DAMN GOOOOOOOOD! HOLY MOLY GUACAMOLE! I can’t wait until the MC catches all her men because ooooooo will that just be SO GOOD!
I also LOVED the multiple perspectives that this installment gave us because if it was just told from Indiana's point of view, we definitely would have been a lot more confused. I also am sooooo interested in finding out who Anonymous is because it really doesn’t make any sense and I keep going back and forth on what their identity is. I just don’t think it’s as simple as I think it is.
OMG AND THAT ENDING JUST ABOUT KILLED ME.... Just I need the next book now please!
pritenpink2's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Moderate: Blood and Death
Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, and Cancer
jreadsdarkromance's review
5.0
I have been waiting to get my grabby hands on this one since the end of Tarnished. I am in love with Indiana and have been since book 1. She has a rough, rough past, but we see her start to try to make her life better. There are people from her past that keep popping up, as well as others that are trying to bring her down.
I love, love, LOVE the guys in this book! They're all different, and whether love interest or friend, they all fit so well with Indiana. Also, Jagger
I love, love, LOVE the guys in this book! They're all different, and whether love interest or friend, they all fit so well with Indiana. Also, Jagger
amberkeehn's review
5.0
Wow, this was such a good addition to the Tainted by Ruin series. I would note this is NOT a standalone and you'll want to read the first book (Tainted) before you read Destroyed. We pick up with Indiana in tatters over her guys- Weston, Maddox and Otis being upset with her over actions at a party and some serious bullying happening after that. Eventually all settles with that situation but she's got bigger problems with her foster family, real family and this Anonymous that's been sending her increasingly violent text messages. We also get more of the mysterious Jagger, who appears to be rounding out this Reverse Harem set up quite nicely. This book is setting us up for a pretty awesome ending in book three which I am HOPING is appropriately named Absolution so that we see our girl get her happy ending with all her men! I received an ARC copy of this book and am leaving a voluntary review.
thebookfling's review
4.0
love it!
Book 2 in the Tainted by Ruin Trilogy did not disappoint! I had very high expectations going into this story since book one was phenomenal.
Indiana is by far one of my favorite characters I’ve read. Her character growth in this book was absolutely amazing. She’s learning how to cope, trusting in the right people, and finding her inner strength. I love that she’s taking things slow and doing things as right as she can.
We finally see the start of her harem, and boy was it spicy. I absolutely adore Weston and Maddox. Having them together is… HOT. I’m still on the fence on Jagger though. I’m still questioning if there will be one or two more?
Does Jen have a book? Because if she doesn’t she definitely needs it! There’s a love triangle going on there, and I need to know what the hell is going on.
The reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because sometimes I felt the storyline was being drawn out. Also, I’m a bit disappointed of who “anonymous” is turning out to be. The plot only thicken though. We learn some of the interwork that’s happening behind the scenes of India’s life, but there’s still so much going on that we don’t know. I have many questions still left that I need answered ASAP! The wait for book 3 will be painful.
Book 2 in the Tainted by Ruin Trilogy did not disappoint! I had very high expectations going into this story since book one was phenomenal.
Indiana is by far one of my favorite characters I’ve read. Her character growth in this book was absolutely amazing. She’s learning how to cope, trusting in the right people, and finding her inner strength. I love that she’s taking things slow and doing things as right as she can.
We finally see the start of her harem, and boy was it spicy. I absolutely adore Weston and Maddox. Having them together is… HOT. I’m still on the fence on Jagger though. I’m still questioning if there will be one or two more?
Does Jen have a book? Because if she doesn’t she definitely needs it! There’s a love triangle going on there, and I need to know what the hell is going on.
The reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because sometimes I felt the storyline was being drawn out. Also, I’m a bit disappointed of who “anonymous” is turning out to be. The plot only thicken though. We learn some of the interwork that’s happening behind the scenes of India’s life, but there’s still so much going on that we don’t know. I have many questions still left that I need answered ASAP! The wait for book 3 will be painful.