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Ruthless Vows (Letters of Enchantment, 2) Hardcover – December 26, 2023
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The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals.
Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath continues to dwell in a state of disbelief and ignorance. When Iris and Attie are given another chance to report on Dacre’s movements, they both take the opportunity and head westward once more despite the danger, knowing it’s only a matter of time before the conflict reaches a city that’s unprepared and fracturing beneath the chancellor’s reign.
Since waking below in Dacre’s realm, Roman cannot remember his past. But given the reassurance that his memories will return in time, Roman begins to write articles for Dacre, uncertain of his place in the greater scheme of the war. When a strange letter arrives by wardrobe door, Roman is first suspicious, then intrigued. As he strikes up a correspondence with his mysterious pen pal, Roman will soon have to make a decision: to stand with Dacre or betray the god who healed him. And as the days grow darker, inevitably drawing Roman and Iris closer together…the two of them will risk their very hearts and futures to change the tides of the war.
- Print length432 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherWednesday Books
- Publication dateDecember 26, 2023
- Grade level7 - 9
- Reading age13 - 18 years
- Dimensions6.6 x 1.4 x 9.6 inches
- ISBN-101250857457
- ISBN-13978-1250857453
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"The war may be chaos, but the symmetries of these books are exquisite." - New York Times
"In this sequel, the stakes are higher, the scope is bigger, and there are more overt fantasy elements than in its predecessor. A banger of a duology ending." - Paste Magazine
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- Publisher : Wednesday Books (December 26, 2023)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 432 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1250857457
- ISBN-13 : 978-1250857453
- Reading age : 13 - 18 years
- Grade level : 7 - 9
- Item Weight : 1 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.6 x 1.4 x 9.6 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ruthless Vows is an outstanding sequel
Kaitlyn Young
About the author
Rebecca Ross is the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy books for teens and adults.
She has written multiple highly acclaimed duologies, including LETTERS OF ENCHANTMENT, ELEMENTS OF CADENCE, and THE QUEEN’S RISING as well as two standalone novels: DREAMS LIE BENEATH and SISTERS OF SWORD & SONG.
When not writing, she can be found in her garden where she plants wildflowers and story ideas. She resides in Northeast Georgia with her husband and her dog.
Find her on Instagram @beccajross or online at www.rebeccarossauthor.com.
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Customers find the storyline amazing and worth reading. They describe the fantasy/adventure as magical, intricate, and healing. Readers also say the book is an enjoyable, well-written read with well-developed characters. However, opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it fast-paced and hard to put down, while others say it gets a bit slow in the middle.
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Customers like the storyline. They mention that they love how the story wrapped up, the love story is good, and it's an exciting and suspenseful last quarter. They also say that the book is worth reading and keeps them invested until the very end.
"This was a beautiful ending to a love story in the middle of a war between Gods. The devastation of war and its survivors is beautifully told...." Read more
"...Ruthless Vows is a conlusion that is a epic sweeping finale of truths being revealed, personal rediscovery and the power and atonement behind honest..." Read more
"...It was such a page-turner, it was fast-paced and I devoured it in three days. There were so many twists and turns and emotional highs and lows...." Read more
"...Bottom-line: Thoroughly enjoyed. It was an amazing read and would highly recommend 😃..." Read more
Customers find the writing quality of the book beautiful, quotable, and romantic. They also mention that the words melt away and immerse them in the world with Iris, Attie.
"...The devastation of war and its survivors is beautifully told. The descriptions written of the landscape above and below were extremely well written...." Read more
"...What worked well:- The writing is absolutely beautiful. Rebecca Ross truly is an incredible storyteller.-..." Read more
"...The lyrical and romantic letter writing is back in this one! I love these magically-linked typewriters...." Read more
"Ruthless Vows is so beautifully written. It feels like the words melt away and you're immersed in the world with Iris, Attie, Roman, and everyone..." Read more
Customers find the book lovely, brilliant, and captivating. They also appreciate the author's descriptive imagery and find it an enjoyable read.
"...among the devastation of war was both a heartbreaking and incredible to experience...." Read more
"...There's something so sweet and simple about their relationship...." Read more
"...I literally took my time reading this because it was so good...." Read more
"...Overall, it was good. I’m glad I read it, as it was the ending to a story that I fell deeply in love with in the first book...." Read more
Customers like the well developed characters in the book.
"...and the characters are super likeable. I missed some of the tension between Iris and Roman." Read more
"...The side characters were great, the story was epic, and the romance was probably the best I have read so far. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...Loved the characters and story but its the writing that’s the star here. Beautiful." Read more
"...The characters who return from the first book are likable and fascinating individuals who continue to grow after their previous experiences in the..." Read more
Customers find the book heart wrenching, full of tense events, and sad. They also say it's long enough to be emotionally attached but short enough to not feel locked into the book. Customers also mention that the book is tearful at times and gives them a sense of peace.
"...embrace the love that they have for each other was so real and heart wrenching...." Read more
"...There were so many twists and turns and emotional highs and lows...." Read more
"...Without revealing too much, this book had me crying in so many places, and smiling in others...." Read more
"...It was heartwarming and heartbreaking all at once. I seriously cannot express to you the moments I laughed, cried and screamed at this book...." Read more
Customers find the fantasy/adventure in the book heart wrenching, stunning, and magical. They also appreciate the element of fantasy mixed with the historical, which deeply touches the soul. Readers describe the book as rich, intricately written, and immersive. They say it brings it all together amazingly and is a good companion to Divine Rights.
"...I loved the magic throughout the book as well. I look forward to reading more fantasy and magic in the future." Read more
"...But there is also such a message of redemption, hope and healing that completes this story...." Read more
"...Without giving too much away, it has a lovely, healing conclusion that feels fitting to the story...." Read more
"...Primarily a romance, but I loved the element of fantasy mixed with the historical fiction. Such a unique tale...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pacing of the book. Some mention it's fast paced and hard to put down, while others say it became a bit slow paced in the middle.
"...It was such a page-turner, it was fast-paced and I devoured it in three days. There were so many twists and turns and emotional highs and lows...." Read more
"I'm a little bummed that this book seemed a little more rushed (or maybe just the shiney of Rebecca Ross wore off quickly after Divine Rivals), but..." Read more
"...This was a quick read, is definitely appropriate for a younger audience but did not feel very childish. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...In the middle, it became a bit slow paced, but the writing and prose is just so beautiful that you hang onto every word...." Read more
Customers find the plot disappointing, short-lived, and less hopeful.
"...I was also rather disappointed with the end...." Read more
"...Enva for all the power she’d taken seemed very weak and it really upset me how she bread-crumbed the humans into doing her bidding...." Read more
"...There was barely even any snarky conversations. It was disappointing. This book was all war. Almost all of the book was about the evil god, Dacre...." Read more
"...This one was less hopeful and more sorrowful; you knew there would be loss and pain...." Read more
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What worked well:
- The writing is absolutely beautiful. Rebecca Ross truly is an incredible storyteller.
- Roman and Iris have the most beautiful relationship and are one of my favorite book couples of all time. There's something so sweet and simple about their relationship. It's quite different than the relationships you see in most romantasy books, which I found very refreshing (and frankly more realistic).
What didn't work so well:
- I felt Dacre's character lacked some backstory and development, which led to a lackluster storyline. I was hoping for more here, and it just kinda fell flat.
Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎
Cover:📔📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨✨✨
First Impressions
Ruthless Vows is the conclusion to this epic duo series by Rebecca Ross. I didn't know what I expected, all I knew is that "Divine Rivals" blew my heart out of the water with that ending and I had to jump into this conclusion and it was everything I could have hoped for and more. I literally took my time reading this because it was so good. I didn't even look at my progress percentage like I normally do because I was so swept away by this story. The conclusion is not an easy one, but its a journey of heart and soul and courage and I soaked it up like a sponge and never wanted to let go of this one.
First Line
There was never any doubt in her mind, even after all these dust-streaked mortal years, that Dacre would one day come for her.
Summary
In the previous book, our couple, Kitt and Iris were seperated by the consequences of battle and war. Now Iris is working in the city of Aoth to try to get word out of the truths of what is happening with Dacre and his agenda. Kitt has been healed by Dacre but at a very heavy price, forced to write for him with no memory of who he was before or the woman who holds his heart. But as Roman gets closer to Oath and as Iris gets closer to Roman, they find their way back to each other. But will they be able to bring peace to their people once again or will vengeance of a demi god destroy them all...
What I Loved
There was so much to enjoy about this one here. I was instantly drawn into this story and my heart bled for Iris and Kitt and the journey they need to go through. There is such longing between them that cuts deep to the reader. I was so fascinated to see where Ross would take this story. I can definitely see the talent that she hides behind and if you enjoyed the journey in "Divine Rivals" then you most definitely will be excited with what is delivered in this one.
The seperation between them just after they get married and embrace the love that they have for each other was so real and heart wrenching. You feel the distance between them and you just want them to find each other again. Even though they are apart, they find their own ways to connect...through writing letters. And the words that they share with each other as they rediscover their love and Kitt finds his own way back to even being a stronger man melts the heart. I was intrigued about the plot with Dacre and it stunned me in so many ways. Even though some of it was predictable, some of it really had some turns I didn't expect to happen. And there were some actions taken that I literally wanted to get pom pom's and cheer my couple on. Even though it ends in a HEA, doesn't mean that Iris and Kitt don't lose some people they love deeply. That broke my heart....I was literally sobbing. But there is also such a message of redemption, hope and healing that completes this story. Definitely a story worthy of getting physical copies on my shelves and reading again pretty soon because I am not ready to let go of this couple.
What I Struggled With
Nothing.
Overall View
Ruthless Vows is a conlusion that is a epic sweeping finale of truths being revealed, personal rediscovery and the power and atonement behind honest true love that wins the day! AN FLAWLESS WINNER OF A READ!
Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Historical Mythological Fantasy
Character Types: Journalists
Themes: Danger Elements, Love Letters, Magical Realism, Married Couple Pairing
Tropes: Amnesia
Book Perspective
DUO Pov
Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
Plot Conflict
Song This Book Inspires
Come Back...Be Here-Taylor Swift
Recommendation For Reading Order
Yes
I will say though, if she hadn't written such a great story AND be willing and able to kill some of her darlings and do it fairly well, I'd have needed to drop another star, but I really did love this story and she did a great job showing vs telling.
The Infamous Eye-Twitch List:
"Lintel" about every 5 pages
"Inked" about every 5 pages
"Loam" about every 5 pages
"Wounds" about every 8 pages
"Bruised" about every 8 pages
"Limned" about every 10 pages
"Rigid" about every 10 pages
"Drawled" about every 12 pages
"Loam" about every 15 pages
"Eventide" about every 20 pages
A "splinter in my throat" about every 30 pages
"Sunder into" about every 10 pages after about 2/3 into the book, for about half of the remaining novel
Top reviews from other countries
Amei os personagens desde o primeiro momento do primeiro livro, e aqui não foi diferente.
Foi delicioso terminar essa duologia.
Único ponto negativo na minha opinião, foi a falta de mais desenvolvimento/presença de alguns personagens, mas de resto gostei bastante.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 20, 2024
Amei os personagens desde o primeiro momento do primeiro livro, e aqui não foi diferente.
Foi delicioso terminar essa duologia.
Único ponto negativo na minha opinião, foi a falta de mais desenvolvimento/presença de alguns personagens, mas de resto gostei bastante.
Reviewed in Poland on July 3, 2024