Rules for Ruin

Mimi Matthews has done it yet again, she has penned a thrilling, interesting romance full of multiple facets of society, intrigue, justice, and plenty of swoon. I highly recommend Rules for Ruin, and I'm excited for this new series. Effie is brave and bold, and able to hold her own against both Gabriel Royce's criminal intensity, and the true villains of the story as well. Not only is Effie brave, she is also human and vulnerable when she needs to be. Her emotional growth in the book was extremely satisfying. Gabriel showed such courage and determination. Despite his perceived rough manner, he has a truly kind and golden heart beneath his dangerous demeanour. He isn't selfish. He wants positive change for society's marginalised, and ultimately he makes good decisions to help bring about necessary changes. The world feels so real and fleshed out, as if I could step into another room and find this world really there. it was really excellent!

Wow! It’s going to be difficult to encapsulate just how amazing Rules for Ruin is. Mimi Matthews’ created another winning Victorian series set in the gritty rookery of St. Giles & the upper echelons of Society. Filled with intriguing mystery, a pulse-pounding rivals to more, closed door romance, cat & mouse games that kept me eagerly turning the pages, & a Great Expectations like twist, this sparkling debut of the Crinoline Academy series is an absolute must read! Highest of recommendations!

This BOOK! This HERO! I enjoyed this story SO MUCH! Gabriel Royce was a dangerous, protective, passionate hero with a “touch her and die” type of endearing possessiveness that made him one of the most swoon-worthy fictional men I have ever read! Effie and Gabriel play cat-and-mouse games of epic proportion with banter and action that proves the two are best together rather than working against each other, and it makes for a great romance with plenty of sizzle!