Ruthless Rival by L.J. Shen

Ruthless Rival

Cruel Castaways #1

L.J. Shen

367 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional medium-paced

Description

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author L.J. Shen comes an enemies-to-lovers romance about the fine line between seeking revenge and finding love. When she was young, Arya Roth became best friends with her housekeeper’s son. Soon, friendship t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 928 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
tense 37%
hopeful 28%
dark 24%
mysterious 24%
lighthearted 16%
funny 15%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 33% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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