ella ˚୨୧ ⋆｡ (semi-hiatus) 's Reviews > Ruthless Vows

⊹ ࣪ ˖ ❝ I would love to see your words catch fire with mine. ❞ ˖ ࣪ ⊹

Alexa, play Timeless by Taylor Swift on repeat.

Where do I even start?

I was definitely nervous going into this book, for two reasons mainly. 1) Before reading I had seen a lot of negative reviews so I was anxious it wouldn’t deliver and 2) I was terrified my babies wouldn’t get the happy ending they deserved. Now, I see I didn’t need to be nervous. Ruthless Vows exceeded my expectations 100%, although it wasn’t quite as good as Divine Rivals (but let’s be real, no book can be as good). As for the ending… well, you’ll have to read for yourself to find out🤭

J.K. Rowling once said, “I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” To me, the true magic of reading is falling in love with people in your favorite stories who aren’t real but seem more real to you then anything. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced that magic more strongly than while reading this duology. I’m so sad that it's over 😭 it was an amazing experience.

~Book break-down~

(the) Plot:

⋆ ˚ ⁀➴ The storyline was a bit repetitive of the first book in some places, but overall, very intriguing, and kept my attention the whole time. I loved how we got more insight on the gods. It felt like I could better understand them and their perspective (although Darce definitely got what he deserved, no regrets there.) I was seriously super scared during the climax, to the point where I dreaded turning the page in fear of something terrible happening. But I’m still alive right now so clearly nothing too traumatizing happened. Although that one death did make me really sad. Also, can we talk about Ross’ writing? It is seriously the most gorgeous thing ever! She is so talented it's unbelievable. I wanted to tab every single page.

(the) Romance:

⊹ ࣪ ˖ ❝ I still would've found you, even if you had never written that essay. ❞ ˖ ࣪ ⊹

⋆ ˚ ⁀➴ Taylor Swift wrote Timeless about Roman and Iris. She told me. I am obsessed with them, and I will continue to be obsessed with them until I die. They are the most perfect, wholesome, adorable, swoon worthy (the list goes on and on) couple I’ve ever met. I was so happy that they were reunited for the better half of the book. Every moment they spend together is precious, and Ross gave us lots of couple-moments that were to die for. Chapter 25 and 35 have my heart.

⊹ ࣪ ˖ ❝ Should I be surprised that I was falling in love with you a second time? Should I be surprised that your words found me here, even in the darkness? That I’ve been carrying your E. letters close to my heart like they are a shield to protect me? ❞ ˖ ࣪ ⊹

(the) Characters:

⊹ ࣪ ˖ ❝ Write me a story where there is no ending, Kitt.” ❞ ˖ ࣪ ⊹

⋆ ˚ ⁀➴ Iris: Iris Winnow is an old soul. She’s only 18, but the things she says sound like they should be coming from someone with wrinkles and gray hair. She is an amazing writer, and loves books, tea, and Roman most of all lol.

Roman: The loml <3 although he’s technically taken by Iris. Literally, the letters he wrote to Iris are all so beautiful, each one made me tear up. He sets the standard for real life men so high.

Tobias: He was a new character, and I loved him! He was so cool, with his race cars and things lol. Plus, him and Artie are sooo cute together omg.

Honorable mentions: Attie, Helena, and the Three Alouettes (who are most definitely characters, and not typewriters) 🤍

⋆ ˚ ⁀➴ This duology will forever be on my list of all time favs. I’m excited to give some of Ross’ other books a try someday! (Lmk if you guys have any recs!)

Happy reading! ~Ella

⊹ ࣪ ˖ ❝ 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. ❞ ˖ ࣪ ⊹

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it’s outtttt can’t wait to read it 🤭
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