Ruthless Vows Book Review
Ruthless Vows
by Rebecca Ross
Ginasbookreport Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Fantasy / Romantasy / Young Adult
Read This If You Love: Divine Rivals / Iron Flame
“The magic still gathers, and the past is gilded; I see the beauty in what has been but only because I have tasted both sorrow and joy in equal measures.”
Ruthless Vows picks up immediately after the events in Divine Rivals. Kitt and Winnow managed to survive Avalon Bluff, but the actions of the gods continue to rip fractures in their world and love. Will Roman be able to overcome what has happened to him and the position in which he finds himself? Will Iris be able to help save her home through her dedication to reporting? How will these lovers find one another when everything is built against them? How will they turn the tides?
“In war, there are always debts.”
***While I often will read series books as a standalone or out of order, I would highly recommend that you read Divine Rivals before venturing into Ruthless Vows.***
Whereas I found Divine Rivals to be a bit more young adult and focused on the will-they-get-together-or-won’t-they plot, Ruthless Vows is more of a flushed out and developed fantasy novel. (Still appropriate in the young adult space, as well.) I thoroughly enjoyed finding out more about the gods’ back story and the underworld of magic and portals. This is a good duology of books if you are looking for some quick and easy fantasy reads.
The portion of the novel dealing with censorship of history and reporting struck me as very relevant to our current time…
“Knowledge torn away and lost”
Wow. What a powerful statement. This book is full of relevant messages if you look for the connections.
On a side note, the cover design on this book is soooo good. From the typewriter keys and white and blue on the jacket to the matching blue hardcover with the embossed gold typewriter, it is a beautiful book. Well done to the design team!
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