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Lord of Ruin
by K.M. Enright
Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?
Dark fantasy romance that goes harder in every way — more blood, more betrayal, more spice. The poly romance between Shan, Samuel, and Isaac burns hotter even as their world crumbles.
Synopsis
The eagerly awaited sequel to 'Mistress of Lies', this dark fantasy romance is filled with intense passion, vampiric blood magic, and ruthless political intrigue. LOVE WILL BE THEIR RUIN Now serving as the King's Councillor, Samuel finds himself ensnared in a complex web of politics and regulations. Overwhelmed by the realization that he cannot effect change from within, Samuel distances himself from Shan, turning to her rebellious brother for help in rescuing the disgraced Isaac de la Cruz from the King's dungeons. Despite his newfound freedom, Isaac is far from well. His past actions have repercussions, the perilous magic he experimented with transforming him from man to monster. But perhaps a monster is precisely what's needed to challenge the Eternal King. Embracing his inner beast, Isaac is determined to shatter this fractured nation, even if it means sacrificing the love of those closest to him.
At a Glance
0.00 ★ GoodreadsTop TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Book Details
Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.
0.00 ★
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2025
Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?
Dark Romance
PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.
POLYAMOROUS / MULTI-PARTNER
POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).
Multi-POV
Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.
Slow Burn
CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.
spoiler
AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
Yes
FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.
Unabridged
NarratorThe voice in your ears.
James Cooney
TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
Mood & Vibe
FMC: morally grey sign in to unlock
blood play sign in to unlock
secondary world dark fantasy sign in to unlock
Intense and unresolved - the trio is tested to breaking point but emotional bonds deepen through betrayal sign in to unlock
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