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A review by happily_undignified
Of Love & Ruin by Lou Wilham, Christis Christie
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
"Family was not always who you thought it would be, but your darkest times told you who would be there to lean on."⠀
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Lou Wilham & Christis Christie, Of Love and Ruin⠀
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Of Love and Ruin (Sanctuary of the Lost Series) by Lou Wilham & Christis Christie is ⠀
a fantastic, fun fantasy that is equal parts heart and spice. ⠀
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Ander and Mab are as delightful as ever, working together to run an epic nightclub in Miami that caters to both humans and supernatural creatures. When club patrons start going missing, the Sanctum (a police force of ignis warriors) suspects Ander and we are introduced to Max, the drop dead gorgeous, white winged son of Ander's nemesis. As Ander and Max work together to solve the mystery of the missing, their chemistry is undeniable and super sexy! Mab is dragged along in their shenanigans and so is Max's grumpy brother Quin, leading to some hilarious verbal sparring. ⠀
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The authors do an amazing job of bringing these characters to life and showing us how their past pain affects their present. There are honest representations of PTSD and self sacrifice but also of family ties and the power of both familial and romantic love. Showing both the horrors and healing of these relationships drew me in and made me feel like a member of the family. ⠀
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Of Love and Ruin is the quintessential cozy fantasy that you've got to grab this fall! If you loved Legends and Lattes or are looking for a darker, queer, adult version of Percy Jackson's found family vibes, this book is a must read.
⠀
Lou Wilham & Christis Christie, Of Love and Ruin⠀
⠀
⠀
⠀
Of Love and Ruin (Sanctuary of the Lost Series) by Lou Wilham & Christis Christie is ⠀
a fantastic, fun fantasy that is equal parts heart and spice. ⠀
⠀
Ander and Mab are as delightful as ever, working together to run an epic nightclub in Miami that caters to both humans and supernatural creatures. When club patrons start going missing, the Sanctum (a police force of ignis warriors) suspects Ander and we are introduced to Max, the drop dead gorgeous, white winged son of Ander's nemesis. As Ander and Max work together to solve the mystery of the missing, their chemistry is undeniable and super sexy! Mab is dragged along in their shenanigans and so is Max's grumpy brother Quin, leading to some hilarious verbal sparring. ⠀
⠀
The authors do an amazing job of bringing these characters to life and showing us how their past pain affects their present. There are honest representations of PTSD and self sacrifice but also of family ties and the power of both familial and romantic love. Showing both the horrors and healing of these relationships drew me in and made me feel like a member of the family. ⠀
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠀
Of Love and Ruin is the quintessential cozy fantasy that you've got to grab this fall! If you loved Legends and Lattes or are looking for a darker, queer, adult version of Percy Jackson's found family vibes, this book is a must read.