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A review by signebrum
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So I’ve had to add a new series to my all time faves.
Spoilers for both books below.
First of all, chapter 49? I balled my eyes out at that! And quite a few other times during this series as well.
Because there really isn’t another series like this. The magic is so subtle, and yet so beautiful. I love how real it all feels, the world, the characters etc., but also the small details.
Roman’s house leaving out milk for him when he was younger and the small magic things like that. It is simply just beautiful.
Which leads me to Dacre’s downfall. The fact that he was defeated by music was so beautiful! Yes Iris cut his head off after and that, but the music and the lack of it was such and important, although easily overlooked, part of this story and it was just written beautifully!
Which brings me to the characters. I love how well rounded and human they are. Even a minor character like Mr. Attwood, whose house is always open to people, or Lucy, who is stern but cares deeply for people around her. I love how Iris and Roman’s love story plays out, and how Roman after book one KNEW something was missing.
I loved how Iris and Attie’s relationships developed, as well as the other relationships in there. Attie and Tobias, as well as Iris and Tobias. Marisol’s character and just everything.
Furthermore the writing style is simply beautiful. The details and descriptions are immersive, and the dialogue everything from witty to beautiful, and I look forward to delving deeper into Ross’ work.
This series is a booktok series, which always leaves me a bit vary, especially because the writing style can have different quality (most an entertaining, but can lack in the writing), but this is also top-tier in writing!
Overall, I have a new favorite series, and this book is one of the easiet 5/5 I’ve given in a while.
Spoilers for both books below.
First of all, chapter 49? I balled my eyes out at that! And quite a few other times during this series as well.
Because there really isn’t another series like this. The magic is so subtle, and yet so beautiful. I love how real it all feels, the world, the characters etc., but also the small details.
Roman’s house leaving out milk for him when he was younger and the small magic things like that. It is simply just beautiful.
Which leads me to Dacre’s downfall. The fact that he was defeated by music was so beautiful! Yes Iris cut his head off after and that, but the music and the lack of it was such and important, although easily overlooked, part of this story and it was just written beautifully!
Which brings me to the characters. I love how well rounded and human they are. Even a minor character like Mr. Attwood, whose house is always open to people, or Lucy, who is stern but cares deeply for people around her. I love how Iris and Roman’s love story plays out, and how Roman after book one KNEW something was missing.
I loved how Iris and Attie’s relationships developed, as well as the other relationships in there. Attie and Tobias, as well as Iris and Tobias. Marisol’s character and just everything.
Furthermore the writing style is simply beautiful. The details and descriptions are immersive, and the dialogue everything from witty to beautiful, and I look forward to delving deeper into Ross’ work.
This series is a booktok series, which always leaves me a bit vary, especially because the writing style can have different quality (most an entertaining, but can lack in the writing), but this is also top-tier in writing!
Overall, I have a new favorite series, and this book is one of the easiet 5/5 I’ve given in a while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Death