A review by onceuponafrida
The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux by M.J. Robotham

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I just finished this breathtaking, wirlwind of a story. Truly a spectacular take on a fictional tale, that feels so incredibly real. If you love Taylor Jenkins Reid, you should absolutely pick this book up! Heartbreaking and heartfelt at the same time as we get to follow Ruby’s life from the age of 16 to 90. And what a life she’s lived. We get to travel the world and the way the author describes the enviornments, it truly feels like your there. We get to experience historically accurate events, and meet real famous people. That absolutely adds to the vibes of it being real. That this has actually happened…Wonderful book that feels like your reading a genuine memoire. Highly recommend to everyone! 🌟