"Sympathy doesn't mean much if you don't take action." -Em, page 71

I definitely enjoyed Ruined and it was great pick-me-up after the disappointment I found in The Last Star. However, I noticed a few similarities to Throne of Glass and was hoping for something more original. With that said, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and found it extremely entertaining. Amy Tintera writes really well and I loved her characters I found both Em and Cas likable in their own ways. It made me pretty happy to see that Em wasn't the same as all the other main characters in young adult fiction--self-conscious, plain, and weak. I love the new reign of main characters coming in, the ones who are inspiring and heroic. Also, Cas is another precious snowflake who needs to be protected (he's perfect, okay?).

Other than the plot similarities to Throne of Glass, I was rather confused about the Ruined. Who are they? Why do people hate them? Maybe I missed the explanation somewhere, but it didn't make complete sense to me. Hopefully, this will all be tied up in the sequel (which I so desperately need, by the way).

I'm glad I got this book from the library because I don't see myself rereading it, but I did really like it. I can't wait to read the sequel, but sadly it doesn't come out for a while. I recommend this to fantasy fans, but if you're looking for something new and original, turn away.

-Book Hugger

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