A review by creolelitbelle
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

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

3.75

About a third through the halfway point of this sequel felt sluggish. I put the book down for a bit due to other life obligations and wasn't driven to pick it back up. However, I truly wanted to know what became of Roman, Iris, their families and friends, and the whole war between the gods. The second half of the narrative did not disappoint me. The mythology and history within this world are excellently crafted. The key part of Ross's writing that drove me forward was the strong relationships between characters. When someone felt joy or a loss, I felt it with them. Some characters' motivations and final acts were expected, but I appreciated how it all wrapped up. 
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