A review by rachellynnreadss
Ruthless Queen by Amanda Richardson

3.0

Okay so I enjoyed the first book of this RH for the most part! I really liked the guys & felt like the plot was pretty interesting. My biggest issue with the first one was that there was really no relationship buildup for each of the guys & I felt it was a little rushed. This one gave me the same vibe but with the plot this time. In this book we are dealing with the unfinished business of Briar’s past & seeing how the guys really step up for her. I LOVED the spice in this book, I mean that is one thing this book gives you is great spice - the sexual chemistry is just hot (this is does contain MM content within group activists just a heads up). The plot for this one was a little predictable but hey I was okay with that because I really liked where it was going until we got to the climax. I felt like the “big moment” was rushed & I didn’t feel any kind of accomplishment when Briar finally slayed her demon. I guess I was hoping for just a bit more. It just felt like it was missing something to make me really just LOVE IT, ya know?

The other thing that kind of got on my nerves was the epilogue. We get a very (IMO) view of the RH as it is in the future & there is a very wishy washy feeling of exactly how they are all functions as “couples” & it’s not really as a cohesive unit but as several individual couples. I’m more of a “group relationship” type of RH ending if that makes sense & this just didn’t make me all giddy & happy for them.

Overall it was a good duet & if you feel like this type of RH is your jam then you’ll enjoy it! The writing is great & the spice is fantastic!