A review by mysticforestcrafts
A Kingdom of Ruin by K.F. Breene
5.0
Picking up nearly directly where the previous book left off this novel allows us a peek into the demon kingdom where things aren’t exactly as expected. We learn a lot about the chains power holds not only over the weak who are abused but by the powerful who must maintain an image and the pressure and paranoia that can cause in either a villain or hero.
I really appreciate that every single character has strengths and flaws that shine in equal measure. Showing only one or the other makes stories too predictable and takes away any sort of believability. With books like this you get a real glimpse at the hundreds of parts that can be used to make a whole person and how their actions highlight certain aspects at different times or in different ways through the lens of perception.
The twist at the end was hinted at several times and had be wondering for a bit if there was any chance that it could be and I feel like in the next book good memories that helped Nyfain go on will be shattered by someone less than the perfection he remembers.
I really appreciate that every single character has strengths and flaws that shine in equal measure. Showing only one or the other makes stories too predictable and takes away any sort of believability. With books like this you get a real glimpse at the hundreds of parts that can be used to make a whole person and how their actions highlight certain aspects at different times or in different ways through the lens of perception.
The twist at the end was hinted at several times and had be wondering for a bit if there was any chance that it could be and I feel like in the next book good memories that helped Nyfain go on will be shattered by someone less than the perfection he remembers.