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i_ambooked's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know about you guys, but Gena Showalter has this incredible ability to make me enjoy internal monologues more than the plot.
Ruthless is book two in a brand new Fantasy world Gena Showalter has created. And for a better experience, although both books can be read as standalone, I advise you to read the first book, which you will be doing yourself a favor.
This book is fantastic on its own and the author, like always managed to make me laugh while reading it despite the heavy topics addressed in it.
Tropes:
•Enemies-to-lovers
•Strong and Stubborn Female Lead
•Reluctant Alpha Male Lead.
•Beauty and the Beast undertones
•Troubled Childhood
•Original Magic System
•Fantasy Adult Romance
•Slow burn
•Captive Female plotting hero's downfall.
•Forced Proximity
•One bed kinda trope
•Grumpy-Sunshine
Viori de Aoibheall is a fae with a terrifying power. She can sing monsters to life.
After losing all of her family, Viori finds herself alone in a world where trolls and bad fae exist. So she retreats inside the forest, raising herself and her creations, that she likes to call her children, alone.
Micah the Unwilling, Fae King of the Forgotten is a chimera. Feared and untrusted. Micah was never added into the fold. Always left apart and forever unchosen.
That all changes when Vee stumbles into his life.
Micah never forgot Vee. Reluctant to trust her but incapable of resisting the ferocity of his attraction.
This was a story of two strong characters that have only know betrayal and loss. The path that led to their reunion was rocky to say the least, so when reunion indeed happens, they fight the feelings that arise.
I absolutely loved how Viori's character arc was written. You see how she makes light of every situation to hide all her traumas and fear. She is funny and feisty. Strong and Dangerous. Despite all of the ordeal she went through, she managed to save her innocence and naivety.
Whereas Micah hides beneath this hard and cold exterior because he has known rejection.
They were perfect for each other despite their reluctance to admit it. Micah showed how precious she was to him and by cherishing her, Viori was able to find her inner strength and confidence. And Viori helped Micah overcome his fear of rejection.
This book was a beautiful mix of sweet, spicy and intriguing. I was glued to the pages right after the prologue. The plot was solid and the world building great.
I loved revisiting Cookie and Kaysar. I forgot how viciously funny she is.
I recommend this book to every fan of Gena Showalter because I can't think of any other author that writes this brand of Female leads.
I want to thank the author for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Ruthless is book two in a brand new Fantasy world Gena Showalter has created. And for a better experience, although both books can be read as standalone, I advise you to read the first book, which you will be doing yourself a favor.
Strike first. And last. No exceptions
This book is fantastic on its own and the author, like always managed to make me laugh while reading it despite the heavy topics addressed in it.
Tropes:
•Enemies-to-lovers
•Strong and Stubborn Female Lead
•Reluctant Alpha Male Lead.
•Beauty and the Beast undertones
•Troubled Childhood
•Original Magic System
•Fantasy Adult Romance
•Slow burn
•Captive Female plotting hero's downfall.
•Forced Proximity
•One bed kinda trope
•Grumpy-Sunshine
"Is there a reward for my capture? Because I might turn myself in willingly to collect."
Viori de Aoibheall is a fae with a terrifying power. She can sing monsters to life.
After losing all of her family, Viori finds herself alone in a world where trolls and bad fae exist. So she retreats inside the forest, raising herself and her creations, that she likes to call her children, alone.
Micah the Unwilling, Fae King of the Forgotten is a chimera. Feared and untrusted. Micah was never added into the fold. Always left apart and forever unchosen.
That all changes when Vee stumbles into his life.
Micah never forgot Vee. Reluctant to trust her but incapable of resisting the ferocity of his attraction.
"I pledge nothing but your downfall!”
“Consider your pledge fulfilled.” He sounded deadened inside. “I fell the first moment I saw you.”
This was a story of two strong characters that have only know betrayal and loss. The path that led to their reunion was rocky to say the least, so when reunion indeed happens, they fight the feelings that arise.
I absolutely loved how Viori's character arc was written. You see how she makes light of every situation to hide all her traumas and fear. She is funny and feisty. Strong and Dangerous. Despite all of the ordeal she went through, she managed to save her innocence and naivety.
Whereas Micah hides beneath this hard and cold exterior because he has known rejection.
They were perfect for each other despite their reluctance to admit it. Micah showed how precious she was to him and by cherishing her, Viori was able to find her inner strength and confidence. And Viori helped Micah overcome his fear of rejection.
This book was a beautiful mix of sweet, spicy and intriguing. I was glued to the pages right after the prologue. The plot was solid and the world building great.
I loved revisiting Cookie and Kaysar. I forgot how viciously funny she is.
I recommend this book to every fan of Gena Showalter because I can't think of any other author that writes this brand of Female leads.
I want to thank the author for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
chronicallymel's review against another edition
2.0
So sad to dislike a Gena book, even her less interesting ones we're decent to me. I felt 0 connection between Micah and Vee.
pinklilly122's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the 2nd installment of Immortal Enemies. I actually liked it better than the first one! I was super excited to receive an arc copy of this one, because book 1 left me wanting to know more about Micah and Viori.
I loved the dynamic between these two, and how determined they were to make things work, despite everything going against them. I'll be looking forward to the next book!
I loved the dynamic between these two, and how determined they were to make things work, despite everything going against them. I'll be looking forward to the next book!
story_stone's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
faraway84z's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
enchantsy's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
5.0
Finally we get to know the story of Kaysar’s little sister and see her all grown up. I have waited for this story for a long time and I am thrilled to have had to chance to read and advanced copy in order to share my thoughts on this dark, twisted and ultimately beautiful story of two lost souls finding love. For anyone new to the world of Gena Showalter, fair warning, this is not going to be alight fluffy and cuddly story of two people having and easy life and falling instantly in love at first sight—just doesn’t happen in her worlds. Instead this story takes on a harrowing ride as two people that have only ever known loss and betrayal find a way to open their hearts and forgive each other and themselves in order to forge a lastly friendship, deep love, and the give everything for one another. This story picks up a few months after the end of the first book (after some flashback bits) and Micha’s the king of the Forgotten is almost ready to take back his kingdom when the truce with Kaysar and his new queen ends. When the beautiful woman he has obsessed over for centuries, that once stole and then shattered his heart and trust, wanders into his camp, he is instantly suspicious of her timing and motives, but the connection between them is undeniable. Viori has awoken from another long sleep and ventures forth to the whispers that her brother Kaysar has become a king, taken a Queen and his in a vicious cold war (soon to heat up) with the sweet and beautiful boy she once accidentally harmed. Determined to find a path to everyone’s happiness, Viori soon finds herself falling for the sexy warrior, but at every turn their connection and commitment is challenges and they are faced with one another’s secrets and truths. Only by coming together in full honesty and love can these two find a path to redemptions and freedom, but sometimes the hurt runs so deep it’s impossible to dig yourself back to the light.
This story was amazing and Micah and Viori were perfect for one another even though neither wants to admit it. Viori has had to become the ultimate survivor, using every weapon in her arsenal even though she knew if would weaken her in order to keep herself alive. She was a strong and dangerous character, but with those she loved she showed the vulnerability of that little girl that was lost so long ago. I loved watching her find her inner strength with the confidence she gained as Micah showed her how precious she was to him and that he truly would give up everything for her. Micah was an amazing male, one of my favorites in a long time and a true hero. Even though he has been rejected, betrayed, and hurt by everyone he has come into contact with he never lets it stop him from protecting the innocent and doing what he knows is right for everyone around him. I loved watching his fall for Viori and show he the sweet side that no one else has ever gotten to experience, even when he was being a stubborn ass. So many times his thoughts and fears almost brought me to tears, but in the end the love he shows his “Red” and their children showed me that even the most deadly and dark of males could be perfectly matched and are worthy of love. The lust and passion these two sparked off one another was apparent from the moment their eyes met and I loved watching those sparks as their battles waged and ultimately as their love built. In the end it really came down to two people finding the way in their hearts to forgive past transgressions and believe in the power of their love, and no one does that better (even in the darkest of tales) that Gena Showalter. I am dying to find out what book will be coming next in this crazy series and see how these couples continue to improve the world they inhabit and the lives of those around them. Masterpiece is an understatement for this one Gena!
This story was amazing and Micah and Viori were perfect for one another even though neither wants to admit it. Viori has had to become the ultimate survivor, using every weapon in her arsenal even though she knew if would weaken her in order to keep herself alive. She was a strong and dangerous character, but with those she loved she showed the vulnerability of that little girl that was lost so long ago. I loved watching her find her inner strength with the confidence she gained as Micah showed her how precious she was to him and that he truly would give up everything for her. Micah was an amazing male, one of my favorites in a long time and a true hero. Even though he has been rejected, betrayed, and hurt by everyone he has come into contact with he never lets it stop him from protecting the innocent and doing what he knows is right for everyone around him. I loved watching his fall for Viori and show he the sweet side that no one else has ever gotten to experience, even when he was being a stubborn ass. So many times his thoughts and fears almost brought me to tears, but in the end the love he shows his “Red” and their children showed me that even the most deadly and dark of males could be perfectly matched and are worthy of love. The lust and passion these two sparked off one another was apparent from the moment their eyes met and I loved watching those sparks as their battles waged and ultimately as their love built. In the end it really came down to two people finding the way in their hearts to forgive past transgressions and believe in the power of their love, and no one does that better (even in the darkest of tales) that Gena Showalter. I am dying to find out what book will be coming next in this crazy series and see how these couples continue to improve the world they inhabit and the lives of those around them. Masterpiece is an understatement for this one Gena!
erinremen's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastical, dark and as vicious as its hero and heroine this story is about two very lonely fae, who trust no one, yet yearn for the other across the centuries. When they finally find each other in the present secrets may just drive them apart before they even gets the chance to love. Enemies are everywhere, fate is playing them for fools and trust will be hard one but love may just win the day.