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The Most Important Word
The ending.
The magic portals.
The Everything.
Amber Moore has screwed up a lot in her life. She's due a win, and maybe this is a magic portal to lands unknown, created and run by fairy-tale monsters. Supposedly, to use one means slavery, but as far as she's concerned, survival is a decent trade for her freedom.
Servitude is not what she finds.
Étienne is sad. Handsome. Lonely. Also, a vampire... and she is determined to befriend him, finding hope for them both. In the middle of an apocalypse complicated by curses, beauty, and unexpected romance, what difference can one woman's choices make? As it turns out, all the difference in the world.
The magic portals.
The Everything.
Amber Moore has screwed up a lot in her life. She's due a win, and maybe this is a magic portal to lands unknown, created and run by fairy-tale monsters. Supposedly, to use one means slavery, but as far as she's concerned, survival is a decent trade for her freedom.
Servitude is not what she finds.
Étienne is sad. Handsome. Lonely. Also, a vampire... and she is determined to befriend him, finding hope for them both. In the middle of an apocalypse complicated by curses, beauty, and unexpected romance, what difference can one woman's choices make? As it turns out, all the difference in the world.
85 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2025
2 people want to read
About the author
Ruthanne Reid
26 books249 followersA bestselling author, Ruthanne Reid has led panels on world-building, taught courses on plot and character development, and been the keynote speaker for the Write Practice Retreat. Author of seven books and dozens of short stories, she creates daily videos to help other creatives get unblocked and into a healthy habit of creation.
Ruthanne has lived in her head since childhood when she used up her mom’s red typewriter ribbon writing a story about a pony princess and a genocidal snake-kingdom. When she isn’t reading, writing, or reading about writing, Ruthanne enjoys old cartoons with her husband and cats, and dreams of living on an island beach far, far away.
P.S. Red is still her favorite color.
Ruthanne has lived in her head since childhood when she used up her mom’s red typewriter ribbon writing a story about a pony princess and a genocidal snake-kingdom. When she isn’t reading, writing, or reading about writing, Ruthanne enjoys old cartoons with her husband and cats, and dreams of living on an island beach far, far away.
P.S. Red is still her favorite color.
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September 21, 2025
I'm picky about my romance. I ate this one right up. It's so lovely and cozy, despite the context of apocalyptic doom of Earth. The world-building is perfect, as usual, and it's sooo interesting to see it from the eyes of a human who is completely and utterly out of the loop.
I loved following Amber, I loved how emotional she rightfully got. She lost everything. The planet is dying. Surviving may mean losing her freedom. Yet she's trying so hard !
This story deals with the grief of losing everything, losing your sense of purpose, losing your aspirations and joys in life. It's about rebuilding yourself. With a little bit of help, a kind hand, and hope, things will get better.
It's beautiful from start to finish.
Also I understand better what Doraleen was going on about in the previous book :v what the FUCK was that.
I loved following Amber, I loved how emotional she rightfully got. She lost everything. The planet is dying. Surviving may mean losing her freedom. Yet she's trying so hard !
This story deals with the grief of losing everything, losing your sense of purpose, losing your aspirations and joys in life. It's about rebuilding yourself. With a little bit of help, a kind hand, and hope, things will get better.
It's beautiful from start to finish.
Also I understand better what Doraleen was going on about in the previous book :v what the FUCK was that.
July 14, 2025
Another perfect gem.
Ruthann Reid writes perfect, small stories.
Plot and world are secondary to the interaction between peoples. Oh, plot and world and history are explained beautifully, and that and the magic are just enough to make the Mythos complete and exquisite.
They take me a couple of hours to read (around cooking, eating, feline care and affection), and have always satisfied. I highly recommend them all.
Ruthann Reid writes perfect, small stories.
Plot and world are secondary to the interaction between peoples. Oh, plot and world and history are explained beautifully, and that and the magic are just enough to make the Mythos complete and exquisite.
They take me a couple of hours to read (around cooking, eating, feline care and affection), and have always satisfied. I highly recommend them all.
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