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rinasreadsnz's review
5.0
I am screaming in my head.
How...
Why...
What the...
Well, f*ck.
It's not often that I'm rendered speechless. But Samantha has managed to do it.
I just... GAH!
NEXT BOOK NOW, please.
How...
Why...
What the...
Well, f*ck.
It's not often that I'm rendered speechless. But Samantha has managed to do it.
I just... GAH!
NEXT BOOK NOW, please.
la_vampiresa's review
5.0
Omfg!!! Send help, because this just left me in a huge book hangover. This picks up where Restless Things ended. Payne and Sunday's story is my favorite. There's so much angst, so much secrets in this little town of Folkstone. That cliffhanger, I am so wanting more. This cannot be read as a standalone. It's best to start from the very beginning with Poe and Stella's story.
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
jessa_sage1996's review
4.0
I read my own review of the third book and it didn’t help me recap at all. So past me did me dirty.
These books just get more and more unhinged. First book, there is a kidnapping where someone is taken to a barn after being roofied. Fourth book, there is a biometric security door in a hidden mansion. Am I mad? No, it’s kind of fun. Am I wondering why these wealthy elites have the same protection as the president? Absolutely. I love how absolutely dramatic these books are. I feel like I’m reading an edgier Gossip Girl. Each book ends with a cliffhanger and I’m salivating at this one. I need the next book but it isn’t out yet. If I had it, I’d be cracking open the book immediately to binge. Summer and Payne’s storyline concluded in this one. Raff is next. So book 1 and 2 are Poe and Stella. 3 and 4 are Payne and Summer. Book 5 will be Raff and (?) Stacci (?). His love interest is still flexible. Low-key, I was wishing for Bodhi but if wishes were horses, poor men would ride. Until next time. XOXO.
These books just get more and more unhinged. First book, there is a kidnapping where someone is taken to a barn after being roofied. Fourth book, there is a biometric security door in a hidden mansion. Am I mad? No, it’s kind of fun. Am I wondering why these wealthy elites have the same protection as the president? Absolutely. I love how absolutely dramatic these books are. I feel like I’m reading an edgier Gossip Girl. Each book ends with a cliffhanger and I’m salivating at this one. I need the next book but it isn’t out yet. If I had it, I’d be cracking open the book immediately to binge. Summer and Payne’s storyline concluded in this one. Raff is next. So book 1 and 2 are Poe and Stella. 3 and 4 are Payne and Summer. Book 5 will be Raff and (?) Stacci (?). His love interest is still flexible. Low-key, I was wishing for Bodhi but if wishes were horses, poor men would ride. Until next time. XOXO.
debbie2232's review
5.0
I.. I literally have so many theories right now after reading this book.
Holy sh$t, this book was intense! I saw how short it was and thought not much was gonna happen. Boy, was I wrong about that! So much crap went down in this book.
I loved reading this so much, even though I may have cried a few times and also wanted to scream at Sunday and Payne.
Holy sh$t, this book was intense! I saw how short it was and thought not much was gonna happen. Boy, was I wrong about that! So much crap went down in this book.
I loved reading this so much, even though I may have cried a few times and also wanted to scream at Sunday and Payne.
kfriend's review
4.0
And we’re back in Folkestone, where elite teenage angst meets cloak and dagger family secrets, legacies, and corruption. The heirs drama continues to evolve, but given all of the painful drama that left us hanging in Sunday and Payne’s first book, the heirs’ machinations are the least of their worries- our lovable besties turned hesitant lovers are broken, in more ways than one, and it is unclear just if they can ever be the same again.
This story went in a direction I wasn’t expecting-it’s a much more intrapersonal narrative. A logic choice given the earlier circumstances of this book (being vague to avoid spoilers), but the result is that we spend a lot of time with our characters in isolation, trying to work through their baggage and trying to figure out how to move forward. Like Poe and Stella’s second book, there is a pace shift from the first book in the duet- the story is slower, has less external drama and more internal angst (A LOT OF ANGST), quieter and more introspective. And, in some, this pays off- especially in terms of character growth. In many ways, both Payne and Sunday have lost the safety in their relationship, and lost their hope in each other- forcing them to confront their own shortcoming and complicitness in their perpetually nebulous, almost-more-than friends relationship. Can they finally break the cycle of half truths, indecision, and repressed emotions? Well, only if they face something catalytic enough to force them to step off the proverbial wheel.
I really love Sunday and Payne together- their familiarity and authentic connection feels so natural and compelling. And SL really ratchets up the angst and anticipation in this one- so much back and forth, so much unspoken feelings, and a lot of mistakes. The heirs drama is still woven in, but takes a backseat for the most part, as we spend ample time in both Sunday and Payne’s emotions. Sunday in particular is just really captivating in this story- her forgiveness, her strength, her grace and openness are such pivotal moments of growth for her, and I loved watching her lean into her heart more. I also LOVED her and Stella in this story- quite honestly this book felt just as much a love story between Stella and Sunday as Payne and Sunday. This is some intense sisterhood and girl power between them. Stella’s evolution as a character continues to sparkle even as a secondary character- and truly this book was about our female characters shining.
I’m happy Sunday and Payne are having their moment to be the focus and find their HEA, though the pacing of this novel wasn’t perfect for me. There were parts of this story that felt somewhat static- with us just waiting for the story to progress. The majority of our story progression- both with the romance and the heirs intrigue- happens in the last 20% or so of the story. The Sunday-Payne dynamics make sense given the plot, though I do wish we’d gotten to actually SEE and experience them together more- at times this felt more about two individuals then their love story- which was interesting and I loved, don’t get me wrong, but I just love them so much I wanted more of them together- to get to revel in them together a bit more. Most of their relationship progress happens quickly at the end. That part felt the most familiar to me in terms of what I’ve loved about the rest of the series, and was my favorite part of the story. I love this series, and I love the heirs dynamic. Each romance offers new dynamics- they feel fresh, interesting, and complex. The heirs overarching story progressing over the books seems to get slower with each book- a pace a bit slower than my impatience, and it also means I keep having to remind myself of past developments since we aren’t getting a ton of answers, and four books in, my brain wants them! After the epic and perfect denouement of Poe and Stella’s story and the shock of book 2, I expected a bit more progression and answers- but the story doesn’t build much (yet) on those revelations. We do get a characteristic Lovelock finale that adds all new dynamics to this story (and sets us up for the next couple), and makes me thirsty for more.
I continue to marvel at the quality of Samantha’s writing- the prose is so artfully done. And, even though I’m getting antsy for answers, I’m all in. I’m super invested in this series and these characters, and I'm excited to see where Samantha goes next.
This story went in a direction I wasn’t expecting-it’s a much more intrapersonal narrative. A logic choice given the earlier circumstances of this book (being vague to avoid spoilers), but the result is that we spend a lot of time with our characters in isolation, trying to work through their baggage and trying to figure out how to move forward. Like Poe and Stella’s second book, there is a pace shift from the first book in the duet- the story is slower, has less external drama and more internal angst (A LOT OF ANGST), quieter and more introspective. And, in some, this pays off- especially in terms of character growth. In many ways, both Payne and Sunday have lost the safety in their relationship, and lost their hope in each other- forcing them to confront their own shortcoming and complicitness in their perpetually nebulous, almost-more-than friends relationship. Can they finally break the cycle of half truths, indecision, and repressed emotions? Well, only if they face something catalytic enough to force them to step off the proverbial wheel.
I really love Sunday and Payne together- their familiarity and authentic connection feels so natural and compelling. And SL really ratchets up the angst and anticipation in this one- so much back and forth, so much unspoken feelings, and a lot of mistakes. The heirs drama is still woven in, but takes a backseat for the most part, as we spend ample time in both Sunday and Payne’s emotions. Sunday in particular is just really captivating in this story- her forgiveness, her strength, her grace and openness are such pivotal moments of growth for her, and I loved watching her lean into her heart more. I also LOVED her and Stella in this story- quite honestly this book felt just as much a love story between Stella and Sunday as Payne and Sunday. This is some intense sisterhood and girl power between them. Stella’s evolution as a character continues to sparkle even as a secondary character- and truly this book was about our female characters shining.
I’m happy Sunday and Payne are having their moment to be the focus and find their HEA, though the pacing of this novel wasn’t perfect for me. There were parts of this story that felt somewhat static- with us just waiting for the story to progress. The majority of our story progression- both with the romance and the heirs intrigue- happens in the last 20% or so of the story. The Sunday-Payne dynamics make sense given the plot, though I do wish we’d gotten to actually SEE and experience them together more- at times this felt more about two individuals then their love story- which was interesting and I loved, don’t get me wrong, but I just love them so much I wanted more of them together- to get to revel in them together a bit more. Most of their relationship progress happens quickly at the end. That part felt the most familiar to me in terms of what I’ve loved about the rest of the series, and was my favorite part of the story. I love this series, and I love the heirs dynamic. Each romance offers new dynamics- they feel fresh, interesting, and complex. The heirs overarching story progressing over the books seems to get slower with each book- a pace a bit slower than my impatience, and it also means I keep having to remind myself of past developments since we aren’t getting a ton of answers, and four books in, my brain wants them! After the epic and perfect denouement of Poe and Stella’s story and the shock of book 2, I expected a bit more progression and answers- but the story doesn’t build much (yet) on those revelations. We do get a characteristic Lovelock finale that adds all new dynamics to this story (and sets us up for the next couple), and makes me thirsty for more.
I continue to marvel at the quality of Samantha’s writing- the prose is so artfully done. And, even though I’m getting antsy for answers, I’m all in. I’m super invested in this series and these characters, and I'm excited to see where Samantha goes next.
savagereads_'s review
4.0
Oh man, Samantha has done it again. The plot, the ANGST, the spice, the cliffhanger
hollyannebrady's review
5.0
Ruined Things is the fourth book in the Folkestone Sins series. This is the second book in Sunday and Payne's story. This book is told from dual points of view from their perspectives.
After the explosive ending in book 3, Sunday has conflicted emotions about Payne. She still loves him but doesn't know if she can trust him. She's been in love with him since they were young, and they were friends before lovers. Payne has some groveling to do after some bad decisions he made. Can he get Sunday to forgive him? Can they find out what is really going on in Folkstone?
This book had so many feels. I felt for both Sunday and Payne when they were going through their struggles.
In the front of the book, it was noted there would be a cliffhanger, and let me say there definitely was. I can not wait to see what happens next in Sunday and Payne's story. Will they get their happily ever after? Or will they be torn apart for good?
After the explosive ending in book 3, Sunday has conflicted emotions about Payne. She still loves him but doesn't know if she can trust him. She's been in love with him since they were young, and they were friends before lovers. Payne has some groveling to do after some bad decisions he made. Can he get Sunday to forgive him? Can they find out what is really going on in Folkstone?
This book had so many feels. I felt for both Sunday and Payne when they were going through their struggles.
In the front of the book, it was noted there would be a cliffhanger, and let me say there definitely was. I can not wait to see what happens next in Sunday and Payne's story. Will they get their happily ever after? Or will they be torn apart for good?
morebooksforever's review
5.0
OMGeeeeeee…. I am still reeling from this book!!! Samantha you are a pure genius!! Everyone needs to start this series and just keep reading because you need Payne and Sunday in your life! Once again you are captivated from the very beginning all the way u til that epic cliffy that has you still trying to turn the pages because you absolutely need more! Just when you think you start to get and understanding of what is going on this author seriously throws you for a loop that will have you questioning everything. There is still so much going on and we still need answers, there are all the twists and turns to keep you guessing and enthralled in the story! Samantha has such a way with her writing that you feel everything her character last feel like you are I the story right along side of them!!! I seriously cannot wait to get my hands on the next one like I need it now!!! 100000 stars!!!! Highly highly recommend this entire series
everybloghasitsdays's review
5.0
Holy crap! I don’t know where to start with this book... I freaking loved it! We finally get some answers from the cliff hanger in the previous book which is fab, but then what the heck was the cliff hanger in this book?!
shirleycuypers's review
5.0
4.5/5*
Original review
This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Samantha Lovelock!
Original review
This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Samantha Lovelock!
Ruined Things is the fourth book in the Folkestone Sins series and continues the story of Sunday and Payne.
Samantha Lovelock did it again. Ruined Things was such an amazing Romance read and I really enjoyed it. I’ve been really busy lately but when I made some time to read this book I couldn’t put it down. Ruined Things was such a well-written and fast-paced read, and I loved every bit of it. It was so nice to read about Sunday and Payne again, I really missed them!
In Ruined Things we see Sunday and Payne still struggling and trying to find out what their feelings for each other mean. I loved seeing them grow more towards each other. Sunday’s been through a lot and I love how she’s trying to overcome her insecurities. I also think it’s really cute how Payne was trying to make Sunday jealous. Sunday and Payne are meant for each other and I loved reading about them!
Ruined Things was another great book written by Samantha Lovelock. She’s such an amazing author and I’ve loved every book she’s written so far. I loved Stella and Poe’s story and I loved Sunday and Payne’s story. Both duets are so addictive and thrilling, you just have to know how they are going to end. I’m so excited for the next book in the Folkestone Sins series, Wounded Things.