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Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

74 reviews

melissaslibraryy's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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annabananadel's review against another edition

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adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

“Write me a story where there is no ending, Kitt. Write to me and fill my empty spaces.”

When the first book ended with a cliffhanger, I thanked myself for having thought far ahead and bought this even though I have not even started the series yet. To be honest, I'm just here for Roman and Iris. I just wanted to see what happened to Kitt and if they'd be reunited soon (SPOILER:

they didn't.

). I love the interaction between the memory-loss Roman and Elizabeth. When Roman said he wasn't surprised to realized he's falling in love with her again, I just died. Right there and then. They are just meant for each other and not even the gods will separate them two. I think that's really the core point of the book.

Now, for the other characters. Attie and Tobias was definitely a good addition to this book. I love seeing them both in the pages I read because the romance was lacking (I mean, of course, it was full of romance in the first book) but as a romantic at heart, I just thoroughly enjoyed this couple. I love seeing Marisol and Keegan once again together but I'm sadden that they didn't have much screen time because I would love to see more of them together fighting in the war. Dacre and Enva were gods that really didn't feel like gods. It's kind of hard to explain but it just feel like they didn't have much power. There I was, thinking that Dacre is this invincible god. But his ending was just anti-climatic. Enva as well was pretty useless, in my opinion.

Okay, for that ending that made me tear up. Rebecca Ross, why? Why pull a Mockingjay ending on us? [SPOILER ALERT]

Why bother killing Forest? He had that redemption arc. Why did you take it away from him? We wanted a happy ending for him. Iris literally joined the corresponding job just to be with her brother, and this is what you gifted her? His death? I'm just so pissed off with that ending. She didn't need that heartbreak. Prindle as well! This couple really didn't need to die. We needed to see them alive and in love. I'm just so sad.

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ctara2123's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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annick's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

The ending is lovely. The middle really dragged for me. There were brief moments of poetic writing and emotional heft. But so much of this wasn’t engaging me. I made myself finish it because so many fans speak so warmly and highly of this book and the two books of this series. But I still don’t think it’s one I’ll recommend.

Vibes: Ww2 and blitz. The vendetta aftermath again Dacre’s army really reminds me of the horrors of war (eg soviet solidera brutal treatment of German speaking civilians in late stages of ww2)

The gods and magic didn’t really make sense to me. The cosy Miyazaki vibes of the magic in ordinary houses and objects was appealing but doesn’t really manifest or follow through. The gods got a bit derivative of the Greek pantheon for me (ichor). Perhaps there is a prequel or series of short stories that Ross had in mind.

The Alouette and Lt Shane. Missing opportunity of adversity if the unused typewriter wasn’t destroyed.

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litagentsaritza's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

While slower than the first, this is an enthralling and satisfying read. Fans of the Persephone and Hades retellings are going to enjoy Ross’s interpretation of it intermingled with WWII lore. The love story between Kitt and Winnow is heroically moving and each of the supporting characters propel the plot nicely.

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sabrinalefebvre's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

4.25 ⭐️

I’m really surprised by my enjoyment, I thought I was going to find this one okay; not bad, but not exceptional. But I was thoroughly enjoying myself.

I will say that I think the ending would have had more impact if Ronan had been left behind in the underworld and died. It would have been a tragic, yet more impactful addition.

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sarah_hutchins's review against another edition

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adventurous tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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llcardenas's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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aavss's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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aaliyajaensch's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Spoilers ahe

„I betrayed you,” Roman began, “because I love her.“

After binge reading the first book in one sitting because it just was so good, it took me so long to finish this one. It was one of my most anticipated reads because of the first book but it wasn’t really it (for me). The Plot was captivating but also predictable at the same time.

I honestly didn’t really care about the plot especially after Roman got his memory’s back.

But it still was an amazing read. (Just not as good as the first book)

Rebecca Ross writing style is a 10/10, love it so much.

I really really enjoyed the dual povs and even more the letters.

Then I also love love love the characters.

Roman and Iris love story is too good,

I mean they found each other again and again. And I was so glad that they got the happy ending they deserved.
I also love Attie and Tobias. And of course Marisol and Keegan, although i wish Marisol would have appeared more often.
I cried multiple times because this book hit hard, especially the ending.

I just have one question left (maybe I didn’t pay enough attention when reading) but what happened to Keegan and Marisol?
Is keegan the new chancellor?? (I really hope so)

„Keep writing. You will find the words you need to share. They are already within you, even in the shadows, hiding like jewels. —C.”

I look forward to the next chapter. The one you will write in your story, as well as the one we write together.

Love, Iris“

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