Reviews

The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams

jacdom112's review

5.0

This book was addicting

hlannom's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

2.5

kkgman's review

3.0

First Shanora Williams book! I really enjoyed the journey but this story wasn't all that special or shocking to me.

2.5/5 stars! Wouldn't recommend it.

yroach's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when we practice to deceive.  This book of revenge started out promising, but ultimately fell a little flat at the end.  The ending was left open and I’m thinking there will be a part 2. 

oyiii's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

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

4.5

itputsthebookupontheshelf's review

4.0

Well that was a twist ending I never saw coming. Maybe I should have, but the rest of the book was a continuous stream of happenngs. Fast paced with always something new going on with the storyline, this book will draw you into they crazy lives of Ivy and Lola and the people that surround them.

There honestly isn't too much I can say about this book that isn't already stated in the synopsis without giving anything away. The way Shanora weaves this web of lies, deception and secrecy is great. You may not be shocked by every turn of events, but you will be shocked.

I was fortunate to enjoy this one on audio and it was fantastically done. I loved the narrator who always seamed cool and collected like Ivy, even thought there was so much more going on behind the scenes.

Thank you to RB Media Recorded Books and Netgalley for a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

zasou_reads's review against another edition

I was told this was fast paced, which it was not.

rayraymaximum's review

2.0

This book was so slow and repetitive ("I hate her! I'm going to ruin her life!" On a neverending loop). It finally got interesting around the 60% mark, but it was still painful to finish. I had to skim to the end.

kweenreads's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book is a rollercoaster ride that you absolutely have to experience! With its gripping suspense, surprising twists, and a storyline that keeps you guessing until the final pages, it’s impossible to put down. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, the plot throws you a curveball that will leave you stunned. Ivy’s determination to seek revenge against Lola is both mesmerizing and completely unhinged, adding to the gripping intensity of the story. I was completely engrossed and couldn’t tear myself away. If only there were a follow-up—I’d be the first to dive into it! This is my first book by Shanora Williams, and after experiencing this crazy journey, I definitely plan on reading all of her other thrillers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

taonga17's review

funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0