4.08 AVERAGE

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DID NOT FINISH: 35%

I decided to listen to the audio book instead
challenging dark emotional medium-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: Complicated

This is the second novel in the Ruthless Boys Saga and I felt like it was on par with the first book. I don’t think it was any better, but it was still a fun read. 

I’m all for Elsie trying to figure out who murdered her brother, but I think her feelings for the Kings are starting to get in the way. I think Dante is my favorite boy in this story. He seems to really like Elise and doesn’t give her much to dislike. Not sure how I feel about Leon now. He seems so over the moon for her, and I’m not the biggest fan of it. Ryder and Gabriel are still mysteries, but I like learning more about their histories in this book. 

The ending of this book was surprisingly good with some action, but I wanted more! Here’s to hoping the next book is even better. I will say I like Zodiac Academy better. 

Read if you like:
dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

These books are so full of tension that it’s almost painful - but in a good way
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Eh the male POVs gave me the ick in this book. Not because of the males, but because of how Elise acted in their chapters. She was like a weird flirt with no dimension when we were in the male POV. Which is odd, because she switched back to being a badass with a strong will in her chapters... I don't like how she turned into a teasing sex kitten in all the male chapters when she isn't like that the rest of the time.
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Don’t get me wrong, It’s definitely fun to read but it is quite repetitive. I don’t think this series needed 5 books to figure out who killed her brother. I do wish they focused on that more. I know these are essential for the main Zodiac Academy story but I am so ready to go back to those books. Let’s see how these all connect

Elise is a badass though and she makes these books more interesting. These boys are soooo whipped it’s amazing. Gabriel come claim your girl!!!