King Of Ruin Paperback – April 25, 2022

I absolutely loved Onyx in book one, but book two I went full blown girl crush!Onyx has a way of turning every obstacle into fuel for her power and that is something I deeply admire.The author, Lee Jacquot, does an amazing job of displaying Onyx as human. To allow this character to have a horrendously difficult past and still trauma in her current life but still allowing her to be powerful and understanding, is something that hard to write. However, Lee Jacquot does an amazing job of putting this onto paper. As a reader you can actually feel the emotions of the character, you can feel the tug-of-war between her feelings.Now Z, my husband, was written in a way to show how vulnerable a man can be. From book when we see him go on this quest to save his family. And then in book two it just solidifies what type of man he is. Z is such a strong, “ alpha” male in his day to day life however, I feel that his ability to give control over to Onyx, shows just how strong he truly is.

Onyx was a strong, confident, provocative woman. What a change from the usual weak, meek mousy females in stories nowadays.Kane was a true alpha, a man for all seasons, he could show strength and then weakness but only for the women he loved. His true love was Onyx. They had to learn the depth of their feelings from each other. Ying and Yang.Thrilling conclusion to the duet. Plenty of action with unexpected twists and turns. Well written, fast paced take on mafia and fairytale.

Where do I begin? I feel as though my review will not do these books any justice but I had to write down my feelings. I have read many Mafia books it's one of my favorite genres. This takes the cake! It blew me away and is not like any Mafia book I have read it's so much more. Like we have a Donna here that is boss of everything and our Hero does not want to change that like he knows the deal. In book 2 we get why it's called King of Ruin but it's all worth it. Ezekiel (Kane) is King the perfect King for his Queen gosh he is top Mafia book boyfriend that I have read thus far like the things that come out his mouth! Uff perfect. Together they are fire like top notch the author just blew be away with them. I already want to reread these they were that good Kane was that good. These books were a first for me from the author and is now an automatic one click author for me especially with the way she writes these bad ass women and these unforgettable men. It left me wanting more! I see Maddy is coming but man oh man Kilo like can we get Kilo and Fiona with what was happening or going to happen with them and of Shi and the twins! Like more please of everyone! Oh and in the acknowledgements where the author mentions Lucian I was screaming like yesss! He only appears in a small part but his character is just that strong where you're curious and want more. Read that whole scene with my eyebrow raised like hmm yes please lol. Anyway I'm rambling now but this story just leaves you like that lol. The characters and this world that was created just sucked me in. I can't wait for what's next within this world and even what this author writes outside of the Wonderland world I'm all in!**P.S. After I wrote my review off I went to start reading everything else this author wrote and I found Lucian! It's the first book of another series this author is working on. Obviously I didn't know this since this duet is my first of Lee's but off I go to devour it!

4.5 ★What a way to end this duet and I’m quite sad it’s over *cries.* Although I am very excited for the novella’s we’ll be getting for the supporting characters and I can not wait!I very much enjoyed this duet, from its intricate writing and they way every element flowed perfectly. From flashbacks to present time, i love how we were able to learn more about our hero and understand him better. Everything he’s done for those he loves and how he was willing to sacrifice his dream of freedom for one person. I definitely fell in love with him in this book. As for our heroine, she has never faltered once despite what she’s gone through in the story. She has remained strong and fiercely protective of her family.As for the the supporting characters? You can’t help but fall in love with them and just want more. And I can’t wait for Lee to give us just that.I very much recommend this duet.

HEA/Mafia/Dark Romance/Multi POV/Fierce FMC/Unwavering MMCWith that being said, King of Ruin is everything we needed after that cliffhanger and more. Z, baby, I get it, I do but I swear the frustrations you and Onyx brought had me pulling my hair. Onyx, baby love, I can’t get over how strong you are and how vulnerable you are in this one.So many internal battles. This is told in multiple povs, which I loved, however, if this timeline did not frustrate me to no end. Overall, it greatly benefitted the story, in the moment I wanted to curse someone out. I write reviews with emotion, what can I say?It’s not even about the sexy times in this, even though it was a great bonus, it’s about overcoming fears, battling through what the mind says and the soul is screaming at you, about finally getting the peace needed.So many emotions and tribulations. So many surprises as well as unexpected turn of events.Maddy, my psycho hatter, I freaking love you! Shi, I’m happy you didn’t do it. Fi, girl I need to know!Last, is anyone just as curious about Lucian? Also my answer is Tails!!!

I gave the first book of this duet 3 stars, and that’s accurate to my experience, but this second half made every bit of the journey here to the end worth it.No OWD or Pregnancy Trope.Power Dynamics, Found Family, Vengeance and Healing.The redemption for both the writing and the characters was executed flawlessly in King of Ruin.