A review by rasha_reads
Fall of Ruin and Wrath (Waterstones Exclusive Edition) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Since being introduced to the ‘romantasy’ genre by reading the ACOTAR series (which I loved) and the Empyrean (to which I am enthralled) I decided to give Jennifer Armentrout a try. 

I wish I could say that I was transported to another world that I didn’t want to leave, but that it would only be partially true. This is the first of a new duology/trilogy/series that has potential but it has gotten off to a somewhat stilted start. The world she creates is somewhat hazy and undefined and her characters have trouble hitting their stride. It does get more interesting and clearer but it takes the author most of the book to get there. And just as it starts to get interesting, it ends. GRRRR!!! 🤬

Despite the above points, I would not be adverse to returning to this world because despite a slow start, one thing that Armentrout knows how to write is escapist, steamy scenes that will have reaching for ice water.
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