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A review by kylieqrada
Ruin by John Gwynne
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
Just a masterpiece. I knew sh!t was about to go down because third book in a series, plot cues were popping, number of pages was steadily increasing throughout the installments, but LORD, I loved this book. I can't say much because #spoilers, but I love how we get so many different perspectives, many of them "villains." It gives the story so much texture and nuance and I am LIVING. John Gwynne did the damn thing and, in typical fantasy fashion, my heart may not survive this series. Now for a brief romance interlude and I'll be back for book four.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape