Ruined by Amy Tintera

Ruined (Ruined, #1)

by Amy Tintera

New York Times bestseller

Amy Tintera’s YA fantasy trilogy blends the romance of Kiera Cass’s Selection series and the epic stakes of Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen in a story of revenge, adventure, and unexpected love.

Emelina Flores has nothing. Her home in Ruina has been ravaged by war; her parents were killed and her sister was kidnapped. Even though Em is only a useless Ruined—completely lacking any magic—she is determined to get revenge.

Her plan is simple: She will infiltrate the enemy’s kingdom, posing as the crown prince’s betrothed. She will lead an ambush. She will kill the king and everything he holds dear, including his son.

The closer Em gets to the prince, though, the more she questions her mission. Her rage-filled heart begins to soften. But with her life—and her family—on the line, love could be Em’s deadliest mistake.

Reviewed by Ashley on

4 of 5 stars

Share
I LOVED it!

Great characters
Epic, forbidden romance (yummy)
I loved the motive (revenge)
I even loved the politics
Olivia was totally crazy though. Bitch has issues.

I took off a star because I felt like the ending was missing... something. I can't quite put my foot on it, but it was a little less epic than I thought/hoped it would be. Don't get me wrong, a lot of crazy stuff happens, but I think something kept me from reacting appropriately. I felt a bit distanced from the action? I don't know.

Still a great book though. I hate that I have to wait so long for book two X_X

Last modified on

Reading updates

  • 30 January, 2016: Started reading
  • 31 January, 2016: Finished reading
  • 31 January, 2016: Reviewed