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Ruthless Empire

Book 7 in the series:Royal Elite

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Ruthless Empire, part of the Royal Elite series by Rina Kent, delves into the complex and intense relationship between Cole and Silver, two characters who have a love-hate dynamic that stems from their childhood. The book is filled with surprises, twists, and emotional depth, exploring themes of vulnerability, connection, and chaos. The writing style is described as powerful, visceral, and contrasted, creating a captivating and intimate narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Characters:

The characters are richly layered, showcasing growth from perceived flaws to deep emotional connections.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is evocative and dynamic, expertly balancing moments of intensity with emotional revelations.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a compelling mix of childhood dynamics, forbidden romance, and a suspenseful mystery, framed by political challenges and personal growth.

Setting:

The setting navigates between a high school environment and family politics, significantly impacting the characters' lives.

Pacing:

Pacing varies throughout the book; while initial tension builds well, the conclusion can feel hurried.
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Notes:

The book features a complex love-hate relationship between Cole and Silver, who are childhood friends turned enemies and later step-siblings.
Cole is portrayed as dark, possessive, and obsessed, while Silver struggles with her family's expectations and her own desires.
The plot includes elements of mystery, with shocking twists that the readers didn't see coming.
Silver is initially seen as a villain but becomes more empathetic as her story unfolds.
The book explores themes of forbidden love and features a step-sibling trope.
Cole is depicted as highly intelligent, with a photographic memory, and is a quiet introvert who masks his true self behind a facade.
The narrative contrasts chaotic moments with tranquil ones, creating a deep emotional experience.
Both characters are flawed and have emotional scars that shape their relationship.
The story is described as a mixture of heat and emotional depth, with significant tension and chemistry between the leads.
The ending felt rushed for some readers, lacking dramatic reveals they expected in a forbidden romance.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include dubious consent, discussions of sexual abuse, physical abuse, attempted suicide, and topics related to abortion.

Has Romance?

The book contains a strong romantic element, featuring an intense relationship driven by chemistry and emotional connection.

From The Publisher:

She's off limits. He has none.

There's a girl.

Beautiful. Popular. Fake.

And my obsession.

My fall.

Probably my damnation.

Did that stop me? Do I care? No and no.

There's a line between right and wrong. Moral and immoral.

And then there's her.

I cross every limit with blood-coated fingers.

She says she hates me.

I say I hate her too as I trap her, own her.

Make her all mine.

Ruthless Empire is part of Royal Elite Series but could be read on its own. For better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a mature new adult and contains situations that some readers might find offensive.

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