book_worm_mama_bear's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book was so mind blowing, emotional rollercoaster with some twist and turns I never seen coming. I hope that ending is really a beginning of a spin off series. I know we have two other series that ties in but if I am not mistaken they do not included the characters at the end that I would like to see a spin off for. The spice was there for sure a good 5/5 on the spice scale. Also had some moments that made me wanna cry and moments that also made me laugh out loud and look like I was crazy. Ryder will always be my favorite guy I think. I'm pumped for ZA next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Gore, Blood, Violence, Drug use, and Sexual content
Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Death
mels_reading_log's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This last book in The Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac Series really did wrap up the whole story nicely. Not only did we get the answers Elise and the boys had been searching for from book 1, the authors gave us a few glimpses of their life to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Addiction, Blood, Gore, Murder, Violence, Death, Grief, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Rape
inkdrinkers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
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
I don't think I've loved a series like this in a really, really long time.
Elise Callisto is ready to face her final challenges - discovering the identity of her brother's murderer, finding her peace with the men she loves, and carving her own destiny, stars be damned.
I feel like this book is so freaking big that I'm going to have a hard time summarizing my thoughts of the entire thing, because it's really a culmination of five other books I loved, all with messy and dark and wonderful character development that all bring you to this one. I really adored this, I think this series swept me away in a way that no other has in a very long time and it's carved itself a little place in my heart, like a tiny little Rydikins nestled there. Even though I found myself right about a lot of the things that happened in this book, it was impossible to be annoyed because I was so GLAD that I was right about so many of them.
There was still so much that threw me for a loop, and I have to say a lot of the reveals and moments had my jaw on the floor. This is my first "finale" from the Twisted Sisters and it didn't hold any punches. I feel like I've just had the absolute crap kicked out of me on the Pitball field and then healed and patted on the ass and told to go back out there and win, champ. (in this metaphor, the ass patting is because I have five more ZA novels to read and all of Darkmore so there's probably going to be ample... ass... patting. I'm sorry, I read this all night, will this make it into the final review? Maybe.) ANYWAYS: barring my severe exhaustion at the moment, I can say I audibly gasped, laughed, cried, screamed, shrieked, and probably made a variety of other startling noises while I read this and isn't that the mark of a good book? The feeling of being so caught up and swept away with the people in the pages that you can't distinguish your own emotions from theirs?
I'm so happy with the way things ended. It was like being told, "hey, look, it's worth it." and realizing that it was. It really, really was. For every moment I cried or screamed or berated the authors in my highlights and annotations, I had to lean back and realize that in the span of only a few days I've devoured and come to love the way that they write and the way that the story is crafted. Sure, there are absolutely ridiculous moments, but I'm not reading this for some English 101 class or to write a thesis, I'm reading it to feel that warmth in my chest from finishing a good book, a good series, and realizing it'll forever be branded on me.
So yes, if you've read this far - followed my reviews - this series is worth it. In fact, I'm going to say this now and here because I can, but I think I read these books in the exact order I should have. There were so many payoff moments, big and small, that I could enjoy from reading part of Zodiac first and then diving into these with my hand over my eyes ready to go for the best, wildest ride of my life.
And no, I can't rank the guys. Don't ask. But I do have a soft spot for a certain sweet, big-hearted, blond lion with a luxurious mane.
Content Warnings: all prior book warnings, sexual content, blood, violence, gore, death, grief, mentions of sexual assault, drug addiction/drug use, alcohol, murder, and more. I refuse to spoil anything, but the punches are straight to the gut and every scene was really, really worth it.
Elise Callisto is ready to face her final challenges - discovering the identity of her brother's murderer, finding her peace with the men she loves, and carving her own destiny, stars be damned.
I feel like this book is so freaking big that I'm going to have a hard time summarizing my thoughts of the entire thing, because it's really a culmination of five other books I loved, all with messy and dark and wonderful character development that all bring you to this one. I really adored this, I think this series swept me away in a way that no other has in a very long time and it's carved itself a little place in my heart, like a tiny little Rydikins nestled there. Even though I found myself right about a lot of the things that happened in this book, it was impossible to be annoyed because I was so GLAD that I was right about so many of them.
There was still so much that threw me for a loop, and I have to say a lot of the reveals and moments had my jaw on the floor. This is my first "finale" from the Twisted Sisters and it didn't hold any punches. I feel like I've just had the absolute crap kicked out of me on the Pitball field and then healed and patted on the ass and told to go back out there and win, champ. (in this metaphor, the ass patting is because I have five more ZA novels to read and all of Darkmore so there's probably going to be ample... ass... patting. I'm sorry, I read this all night, will this make it into the final review? Maybe.) ANYWAYS: barring my severe exhaustion at the moment, I can say I audibly gasped, laughed, cried, screamed, shrieked, and probably made a variety of other startling noises while I read this and isn't that the mark of a good book? The feeling of being so caught up and swept away with the people in the pages that you can't distinguish your own emotions from theirs?
I'm so happy with the way things ended. It was like being told, "hey, look, it's worth it." and realizing that it was. It really, really was. For every moment I cried or screamed or berated the authors in my highlights and annotations, I had to lean back and realize that in the span of only a few days I've devoured and come to love the way that they write and the way that the story is crafted. Sure, there are absolutely ridiculous moments, but I'm not reading this for some English 101 class or to write a thesis, I'm reading it to feel that warmth in my chest from finishing a good book, a good series, and realizing it'll forever be branded on me.
So yes, if you've read this far - followed my reviews - this series is worth it. In fact, I'm going to say this now and here because I can, but I think I read these books in the exact order I should have. There were so many payoff moments, big and small, that I could enjoy from reading part of Zodiac first and then diving into these with my hand over my eyes ready to go for the best, wildest ride of my life.
And no, I can't rank the guys. Don't ask. But I do have a soft spot for a certain sweet, big-hearted, blond lion with a luxurious mane.
Content Warnings: all prior book warnings, sexual content, blood, violence, gore, death, grief, mentions of sexual assault, drug addiction/drug use, alcohol, murder, and more. I refuse to spoil anything, but the punches are straight to the gut and every scene was really, really worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Grief, Violence, Death, and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug use and Addiction
katvou's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Grief, War, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Addiction, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Pregnancy and Alcohol
readwithelle's review against another edition
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Death, Murder, Self harm, Blood, and Grief
kat1105's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Sexual content, Torture, and Violence
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