Ruined

Name: Ruined
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Amy Tintera
ISBN: 9780062448422

Author: Amy Tintera

Series: Ruined #1

Narrator: Emily Rankin

Unabridged: 9 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/03/2016

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Royalty

Synopsis

Amy Tintera’s new 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.

About Amy Tintera

Amy Tintera is the author of the Ruined trilogy as well as the duology Reboot and Rebel. She has degrees in journalism and film and can usually be found staring into space, dreaming up ways to make her characters run for their lives. She lives in Austin, Texas. You can visit her online at www.amytintera.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on May 03, 2016

She slipped her hand into his, and when he laced their fingers together, her entire traitor body flushed. She ducked her head, pretending not to notice the bursts of happiness exploding in her chest. This is absolutely nothing new. Recycled characters and story, with a plot driven by romance. Yes,......more

Goodreads review by astarion's bhaal babe (wingspan matters) on February 21, 2023

But... But... This book is so freaking good! Good writing, incredible setting and world building and absolutely lovable characters. If you look at it like a period drama, you're in for a ride, but the fantasy factor is a bit weak. Complots and lies, on the other hand, you'll find plenty. It's stil......more

Goodreads review by Nassy on July 07, 2018

Full Review Any book that has me shook at how fast I read them, deserves 5 stars. What I liked - As I mentioned in one of my updates, I loved the trope represented in this: Girl (Em) hates boy (Cas) because of what boy and his family did to her family. Girl pretends to be the person betrothed to bo......more

Goodreads review by chan ☆ on July 03, 2022

started off a little rocky, overall was pretty boring, but ultimately i didn't hate this? i will say though, i do not at all understand why the author thought it was a good idea to not tell us what the fuck the Ruined are/do. i mean i guess we know they have magic but what a weird choice. and also th......more

Goodreads review by Ben on July 14, 2016

2.5 Really enjoyed the beginning, then it was just to samey samey.... hmmm. This is my rating, it may change once I properly think about it!......more