This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Introduction
Ruthless Empire is the 6th installment and this is where we finally get Cole's book and it was much more twisted than I actually expected from him. But I definitely enjoyed it in every single way! I had such a job reading this one, and it was so intense at times. But if you are a fan of bully romance or new adult romance with a step sibling twist, then you definitely need to grab this one up. Rina Kent definitely delivered on Cole's book and I was so entranced by their connection and all that twisted angst that this author handles so beautifully.

Summary
In Ruthless Empire, we have the beginning of he romance between Cole and Silver. Cole and Silver have known each other for a long time since they were children. This is a story that delivers with Cole being one of the four horseman at Royal Elite and with our heroine being the "Queen B" but it also protrays so much more depth. Now Silver is technically engaged to Aiden, but there is a dark connection between Cole and Silver. And he is determined to show Silver whom she belongs to. But when their parents decide to get married, another layer of forbidden enters their relationship. There is some a intensity that really blows some of the previous books out of the water on this and shows a sense of redemption and longing that was so captivating.

My Outlook
Ruthless Empire is the last official book of the "Royal Elite" series. Part of me is so sad to know that the series is over. There is a epilogue book and I will read that one but now we finally have Cole's book. It took me a while to realize the connection between Cole and Silver from the previous books. And yeah loved the redemption and seeing the other side to these two here and their story. There were elements to this story that don't always work for me. However, in this one, it just worked so completely and I was completely on board with it.

Now one aspect that might throw some readers off is the "step sibling" connection. Now keep in mind this happens after they kinda get in a relationship somewhat. They are both 17 when their parents decide to get married. Now even though there is this family connection, it didn't really bother me that much, just the way it was written, Rina Kent really worked it so it was written in a way that worked for this pairing.

Now the romance itself is super angsty, so keep that in mind as you read this one. I definitely love it for sure, and just couldn't seem to get enough. I just adored their entanglements and seeing them work through their issues. But also to see the other side to these characters was superb in every way. I definitely loved seeing the way in which we see another side to them. There is a deep level of domination and control in their relationship, but it comes together so well.

Overall View
I found Ruthless Empire to be a satisfying finale that was so brilliantly written. Rina Kent has delivered again and I can't wait to delve into the epilogue and return to all the favorites!

Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 4
World Building: 4
Cover: 4
Hero: 4
Heroine: 4
Steam: 4
Heart & Feels: 4
Ending:4
Overall View: 4