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anaggperez's review
4.0
FINAL RATING: 4.5*
Plot: 4*
Characters: 4.5*
World Building/Atmosphere: 5*
Writing Style: 4*
Entertainment: 4.5*
AVERAGE RATING: 4.4*
Does it have adequate representation? +0.1
Does it perpetuate healthy ideals? +0.1
Does it teach/make the reader (re)think? +0.0
FINAL RATING: 4.5*
Plot: 4*
Characters: 4.5*
World Building/Atmosphere: 5*
Writing Style: 4*
Entertainment: 4.5*
AVERAGE RATING: 4.4*
Does it have adequate representation? +0.1
Does it perpetuate healthy ideals? +0.1
Does it teach/make the reader (re)think? +0.0
FINAL RATING: 4.5*
cbramblings's review against another edition
3.0
This series is scorching hot, no doubt about it but I liked better the previous books
allyssascott's review against another edition
4.0
When I was chosen to receive a copy of Elle Kennedy’s upcoming release Ruled (thank you!), I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was the third book in the series. So I hurried to find the first two and absolutely devoured them! The world and characters Kennedy has created in this series (like in most of her books) are absolutely intoxicating; I can never seem to get enough. Now while I loved the first two books in the series, I had some concerns about Ruled. For starters I’ve never been too crazy about the leading lady, Reese. For some reason she just rubbed me the wrong way and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to make it through a story that focused on her. Secondly, I had never read a book that’s main focus was a ménage a trois. So while I was a little hesitant to give this one a go, I remembered that this is Elle Kennedy were talking about and how I not at could least give it a chance! And I’m so happy I did!
In Ruled, we get to catch up with some of our favourite characters from the previous two books but the main focus is on Reese, Rylan and Sloan. Rylan has been one of my favourite characters of the series, he always provided a good dose of comic relief but you could always tell he had a more serious and sensitive side so I was thrilled that we got to explore that more in Ruled. Sloan caught me by surprise, like Reese I wasn’t drawn to him originally. Throughout the book the walls that Sloan has put up around him start to come down and behind those walls was one swoon-worthy man! Like I said I have never been too crazy about Reese, and if I’m being honest for most of this book my feelings towards her remained the same. As the story goes on you start to see different sides of Reese and while I had a difficult time relating to her, I started to appreciate her character. I realized that in the world Kennedy has created a character like Reese was needed. As I mentioned before I have never read a ménage a trois story before, but let me tell you, it was hot! Elle Kennedy knows how to write one hell of a sex scene! While there is a lot of sex in this book, the aspect of the book that really drew me in, is the world Kennedy has thrown these characters into. I’m seriously hoping this isn’t the last one in the series because I have so many unanswered questions! I’d really love to see a book for both Dominik and Pike!
In Ruled, we get to catch up with some of our favourite characters from the previous two books but the main focus is on Reese, Rylan and Sloan. Rylan has been one of my favourite characters of the series, he always provided a good dose of comic relief but you could always tell he had a more serious and sensitive side so I was thrilled that we got to explore that more in Ruled. Sloan caught me by surprise, like Reese I wasn’t drawn to him originally. Throughout the book the walls that Sloan has put up around him start to come down and behind those walls was one swoon-worthy man! Like I said I have never been too crazy about Reese, and if I’m being honest for most of this book my feelings towards her remained the same. As the story goes on you start to see different sides of Reese and while I had a difficult time relating to her, I started to appreciate her character. I realized that in the world Kennedy has created a character like Reese was needed. As I mentioned before I have never read a ménage a trois story before, but let me tell you, it was hot! Elle Kennedy knows how to write one hell of a sex scene! While there is a lot of sex in this book, the aspect of the book that really drew me in, is the world Kennedy has thrown these characters into. I’m seriously hoping this isn’t the last one in the series because I have so many unanswered questions! I’d really love to see a book for both Dominik and Pike!
melonreads's review against another edition
4.0
I kinda wish this had been a straight up mm, with Sloan and Rylan. Er, no pun intended. Still very hot and entertaining though.
totallybex's review against another edition
4.0
Having read Elle Kennedy’s Off-Campus sports romances, I thought I knew all about her hot guys, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The men in Ruled make her hockey players look like babies on the hotness scale. Ruled takes the things I like about Elle’s writing and amps it up, from the characters to the story to the world it is set in. All of it is intense, emotional, suspenseful, and hot. Definitely can not forget hot.
Reese is the badass leader of a group of outlaws fighting for freedom against the government. Sloan is her right-hand-man, the person she trusts with her life and to give her honest advice. They are not only inseparable but also secretly in love with each other. Not wanting to ruin their friendship, Reese decides to finally give into Rylan’s advances. Rylan is a fighter from another camp who is also lusting after Reese. One night of passion between the three of them is not enough and soon they are navigating the polyamorous waters between fights with government enforcers.
I don’t often read sci-fi or dystopian novels, but I love Elle Kennedy, so when I had a chance to read this, I jumped on it. I have been curious about her work outside of her hockey series, so I jumped into book 3 without any problems. The world and the characters are clearly defined, so I had little problem keeping up. I enjoyed the intense chemistry between Reese, Sloan, and Rylan. Their developing relationship was dynamic and powerful. The element of danger definitely heightened the suspense. Also, did I mention that this book made me blush a few times? Yeah, it is H-O-T!
If you are a fan of MFM romance, dystopian romance/erotica, or just a fan of Elle Kennedy’s writing, I definitely recommend this series. Just buckle up and have a fan or a cold drink nearby. You’ll need it.
Reese is the badass leader of a group of outlaws fighting for freedom against the government. Sloan is her right-hand-man, the person she trusts with her life and to give her honest advice. They are not only inseparable but also secretly in love with each other. Not wanting to ruin their friendship, Reese decides to finally give into Rylan’s advances. Rylan is a fighter from another camp who is also lusting after Reese. One night of passion between the three of them is not enough and soon they are navigating the polyamorous waters between fights with government enforcers.
I don’t often read sci-fi or dystopian novels, but I love Elle Kennedy, so when I had a chance to read this, I jumped on it. I have been curious about her work outside of her hockey series, so I jumped into book 3 without any problems. The world and the characters are clearly defined, so I had little problem keeping up. I enjoyed the intense chemistry between Reese, Sloan, and Rylan. Their developing relationship was dynamic and powerful. The element of danger definitely heightened the suspense. Also, did I mention that this book made me blush a few times? Yeah, it is H-O-T!
If you are a fan of MFM romance, dystopian romance/erotica, or just a fan of Elle Kennedy’s writing, I definitely recommend this series. Just buckle up and have a fan or a cold drink nearby. You’ll need it.
jaimearkin's review against another edition
4.0
I love love love this series. There isn’t a lot out there in the way of Dystopian Erotica, so when Elle Kennedy started this series I was seriously giddy because ELLE KENNEDY.
The third book in the series focuses on Reese, the leader of the town of outlaws and Sloane her trusty second hand man… and Rylan, the seemingly carefree guy who is only interested in fighting and screwing.
First, I’ve loved Rylan from the very first book for reasons… but in this book we find out so much more about his past and the things that have shaped him into who he is. We’ve also learned bits and pieces about both Reese and Sloane as well, and I became incredibly intrigued by their situation/relationship in the last book because you know they obviously care for each other, but there are things that are keeping them apart.
Who knew Rylan would be the person to bring them all together.
Of course, the steam in this book is off the charts. Rylan, Reese and Sloane are combustible and their connection is undeniable. However, if I had one complaint, I think I feel like the bond was built a bit more between Sloane and Rylan than it was between Rylan and Reese. And maybe complaint isn’t the right word because for the most part, I was all in with this threesome, but I think I just felt the emotional connection more between Sloane and Rylan…. And honestly there’s nothing wrong with that, but I think I wanted more vulnerability from Reese with the guys.
It was wonderful to find out the story behind Jake and what happened between him, Sloane and Reese and see what it was that really brought them to where their relationship is… the denial of anything between them, but the utter devotion to each other was hard to understand until the full story came out.
I’m also super happy that there was some very definite plot progression in this installment… the outlaws are definitely making their plays and the war is getting closer so it will be interesting to see who the next book is about and where this group finds themselves.
There is a ton of action… and I mean that in all kinds of ways. If you’re a fan of this series, you’re definitely not going to be disappointed.
If you haven’t started this series and you’re a fan of erotica, I urge you to give it a try! I promise Elle Kennedy writes wonderfully emotional, sexy characters and the overarching story is intriguing and well-paced. I’m definitely looking forward to the next in this series!
Thank you to the publisher for an early copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
The third book in the series focuses on Reese, the leader of the town of outlaws and Sloane her trusty second hand man… and Rylan, the seemingly carefree guy who is only interested in fighting and screwing.
First, I’ve loved Rylan from the very first book for reasons… but in this book we find out so much more about his past and the things that have shaped him into who he is. We’ve also learned bits and pieces about both Reese and Sloane as well, and I became incredibly intrigued by their situation/relationship in the last book because you know they obviously care for each other, but there are things that are keeping them apart.
Who knew Rylan would be the person to bring them all together.
Of course, the steam in this book is off the charts. Rylan, Reese and Sloane are combustible and their connection is undeniable. However, if I had one complaint, I think I feel like the bond was built a bit more between Sloane and Rylan than it was between Rylan and Reese. And maybe complaint isn’t the right word because for the most part, I was all in with this threesome, but I think I just felt the emotional connection more between Sloane and Rylan…. And honestly there’s nothing wrong with that, but I think I wanted more vulnerability from Reese with the guys.
It was wonderful to find out the story behind Jake and what happened between him, Sloane and Reese and see what it was that really brought them to where their relationship is… the denial of anything between them, but the utter devotion to each other was hard to understand until the full story came out.
I’m also super happy that there was some very definite plot progression in this installment… the outlaws are definitely making their plays and the war is getting closer so it will be interesting to see who the next book is about and where this group finds themselves.
There is a ton of action… and I mean that in all kinds of ways. If you’re a fan of this series, you’re definitely not going to be disappointed.
If you haven’t started this series and you’re a fan of erotica, I urge you to give it a try! I promise Elle Kennedy writes wonderfully emotional, sexy characters and the overarching story is intriguing and well-paced. I’m definitely looking forward to the next in this series!
Thank you to the publisher for an early copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
gerireads's review
4.0
Ruled was another steaming hot addition to Elle Kennedy's erotic dystopian series.
Reese has always been one of the series' most interesting characters to read. Her backstory was a bit of a mystery in the previous books but was given prime importance here. In this book, readers get to know the depth of Reese' motivation to take down not just the Enforcers but the whole "civilized" colony.
Kennedy has never shied away from writing a complex female heroine that knows what she wants and isn't afraid to get it. Reese was every bit as flawed and as complex as Kennedy's previous heroines, if not more.
Her inner conflict was surprising though because it seems so simple and quite clichèd in some ways. But if you consider her past and her relationship with her parent, I understood where she was coming from.
In terms of romance, Ruled was a a bit subdued. I know coming in that this series was more erotica than romance so I wasn't expecting much especially since this was a mfm/mmf pairing. The sexy times were hot though.
What I did love was the Sloan-Reese dynamic. Like most readers, I wasn't exactly sure about the nature of their relationship so it came as a pleasant surprise that this book really went out of its way to establish that there is something there.
Now I loved Rylan in the previous books but I'm afraid he fell by the wayside here. I didn't feel any emotional connection between him and Reese or between him and Sloan. The scenes between him and Reese and Sloan felt forced. It wasn't as apparent in the previous books but here, with Sloan in the mix, I didn't really feel like he belonged with them. Which makes me sad because I love Rylan.
But despite those hiccups, Ruled was able to move the story of the Outlaws forward. The things that happened in this book are exciting and I can't wait to see what comes next for them.
ARC provided by the publisher.
Reese has always been one of the series' most interesting characters to read. Her backstory was a bit of a mystery in the previous books but was given prime importance here. In this book, readers get to know the depth of Reese' motivation to take down not just the Enforcers but the whole "civilized" colony.
Kennedy has never shied away from writing a complex female heroine that knows what she wants and isn't afraid to get it. Reese was every bit as flawed and as complex as Kennedy's previous heroines, if not more.
Her inner conflict was surprising though because it seems so simple and quite clichèd in some ways. But if you consider her past and her relationship with her parent, I understood where she was coming from.
In terms of romance, Ruled was a a bit subdued. I know coming in that this series was more erotica than romance so I wasn't expecting much especially since this was a mfm/mmf pairing. The sexy times were hot though.
What I did love was the Sloan-Reese dynamic. Like most readers, I wasn't exactly sure about the nature of their relationship so it came as a pleasant surprise that this book really went out of its way to establish that there is something there.
Now I loved Rylan in the previous books but I'm afraid he fell by the wayside here. I didn't feel any emotional connection between him and Reese or between him and Sloan. The scenes between him and Reese and Sloan felt forced. It wasn't as apparent in the previous books but here, with Sloan in the mix, I didn't really feel like he belonged with them. Which makes me sad because I love Rylan.
But despite those hiccups, Ruled was able to move the story of the Outlaws forward. The things that happened in this book are exciting and I can't wait to see what comes next for them.
ARC provided by the publisher.