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A review by xakyr
The Ruler by Elin Peer
3.0
FTC DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED AN E-ARC FROM THE AUTHOR PRIOR TO RELEASE THAT I DID NOT READ. HOWEVER, I ALSO PURCHASED A COPY AT MY OWN COST, WHICH I DID READ. I NOW VOLUNTARILY OFFER MY HONEST REVIEW OF THE BOOK, THOUGH IT IS NOT EXPECTED OF ME! RECEIPT OF THIS BOOK IN THESE MANNERS DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR THE CONTENT OF MY REVIEW!
Having read and enjoyed the first book in this series, I was eager to read this story, to the point where I pre-ordered it the second I finished that first book. This book was good, but I really felt that something was lacking with it.
This story focused on Khan and Pearl, and while it does go over some of the events of the previous story, it does so from a different point of view, in order to advance the story arc as a whole. Boulder and Christina do play a part in this story, but it is more of a minor one.
I liked seeing the push and pull between Pearl and Khan, but I felt that their romance was a bit lacking. There was very little to show them actually falling for each other, and I felt that each of their focus was on controlling the other one in the relationship. I did like how at the end they seemed to be working toward the same goals, though! Khan's attitude got a little old at times, but I loved the growth that Pearl underwent while in the North with Khan. I especially liked how they handled the situation with the school! Unfortunately, I had a sense of disquiet while reading it, and couldn't really put my finger on what was bothering me with the story overall.
I think that this was a good story, but something got lost in translation for me somewhere. I did enjoy it enough to pre-order the next book, but I do hope for a more enjoyable experience with that one!
Having read and enjoyed the first book in this series, I was eager to read this story, to the point where I pre-ordered it the second I finished that first book. This book was good, but I really felt that something was lacking with it.
This story focused on Khan and Pearl, and while it does go over some of the events of the previous story, it does so from a different point of view, in order to advance the story arc as a whole. Boulder and Christina do play a part in this story, but it is more of a minor one.
I liked seeing the push and pull between Pearl and Khan, but I felt that their romance was a bit lacking. There was very little to show them actually falling for each other, and I felt that each of their focus was on controlling the other one in the relationship. I did like how at the end they seemed to be working toward the same goals, though! Khan's attitude got a little old at times, but I loved the growth that Pearl underwent while in the North with Khan. I especially liked how they handled the situation with the school! Unfortunately, I had a sense of disquiet while reading it, and couldn't really put my finger on what was bothering me with the story overall.
I think that this was a good story, but something got lost in translation for me somewhere. I did enjoy it enough to pre-order the next book, but I do hope for a more enjoyable experience with that one!