A review by readingwithfefe
Ruler by B. Lybaek

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

1st person/multi pov

Spice: 4.5/5

Well, here we are. Ruler closes out this series with Acacia and her men trying to figure out how to move the Kronos Society into the future so that they can rule the way they want to instead of the way they have to. And because nothing is ever simple when it comes to the Kronos Society that’s not all they have to face along the way. Cia, Kai, Gus, and Liam are drawing closer to finding out who is moving the proverbial chess pieces behind the scenes in their world, and with that secrets are unfolding that no one saw coming. 

I love the way this book, the whole series really, is written in a way that has you hanging on every last word. As soon as you know something is about to be revealed you still don’t get hit with that right away. The characters and the story kind of talk around it a bit allowing the information to gradually unfold before you. It builds up more suspense throughout the books and is incredibly entertaining. I also love how there’s so much within the writing that relates to Greek mythology. With the Drákon family being so centered around that mythology I would expect nothing less. 

I also really loved how the relationships between the guys developed and how they have this new kind of bond with each other as a unit. They seem to support each other more in this stage of the series and it’s obvious they’ve grown to care about each other as well. They truly became a family and it was great to see after all they’ve been through together. Plus it led to some teasing and bantering back and forth between them (especially Gus and Liam) that had me laughing a few times. It was adorable. The spice was so freaking hot of course as it has been the whole series. There were even a couple of moments that had me fanning myself because the scene was so emotionally charged it made the spice even hotter. So you’ll absolutely be satisfied in that department. 😉

Overall it’s a great ending to a great series. Pretty much everything important that I wanted to get wrapped up got closure in one way or another and it seems like some doorways were left cracked in case other stories are written down the road. I highly recommend this series especially if you’re a big fan of secret societies because this one has so much weaved into it that you’ll never want it to end. 

*As always check any TW before reading.*