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Against all odds, Meryn Cooper has inherited the crown – and a deadly war. As the Kingdom of Nocturna splinters under the weight of generations of lies, it is up to Meryn, her bonded direwolf Anassa and their allies to bring the country back from the brink.
But the commoners, the Bonded and the nobles are distrustful of their new queen and Meryn is caught in a deadly game of politics. Meanwhile, Meryn's beloved sister, Saela, is more at risk than ever.
Confusingly, the one person Meryn can trust is Stark Therion – the dark, dangerous Alpha she thought hated her as much as she loathed him. Yet, his loyalty is unshakeable. His presence intoxicating. And with his guidance, Meryn can seize an unthinkable level of power.
With enemies closing in and shadows stirring her dreams, Meryn stands to lose her kingdom – and her heart.
Blood will spill. Bonds will break. Fate will be tested.
Genre: fantasy
Publication date: May 2026
Mature content: yes
Review: While I loved Dire Bound, this second book in The Wolves of Ruin series did not really work all that well for me.
The first half was engaging, and I enjoyed the world-building and the chemistry between Meryn and Stark.
Unfortunately, the second part of the book became too confusing. The plot introduced so many twists, shifting motivations, and new elements that it became difficult to follow what was happening. Instead of building suspense, the complexity made the story feel muddled, and I found myself losing interest as I tried to piece everything together. Also, there are plot details that make very little sense, and scenes that drag on seemingly indefinitely....
Overall, I still enjoyed parts of the book and think it has some great ideas, but the confusing second half kept it from being a more satisfying read.
And, of course, this second book also ends at a cliffhanger, so we will need to wait until June 2027 for the (hopefully) final installment in the series to be published...
Happy readings!
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