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Червено като кралска кръв
„Червено като кралска кръв“ ви обещава вълнуваща история с много мистерия, любов и неочаквани обрати!
Руби не е срещала загадка, която да не може да реши. Макар съдбата ѝ да е предопределена – цял живот да служи на кралското семейство – умът ѝ жадува за истинско предизвикателство. Но нищо не може да я подготви за решението на краля да я посочи за своя наследница.
Хвърлена в отровното гнездо на двореца, Руби трябва да се справи с кралство в криза, разгневената вдовица на покойния крал и трима самоуверени принцове, които не крият презрението си. А сякаш това не е достатъчно, тя открива бележка, оставена ѝ от краля – с твърдение от самия него, че е бил убит… и че тя може да бъде следващата.
Несигурна на кого да вярва, Руби създава крехки съюзи, докато се опитва да си отговори на сложни въпроси. Но времето изтича – и най-трудното ѝ изпитание тепърва предстои: да намери убиеца, преди той да стигне до нея.
Руби не е срещала загадка, която да не може да реши. Макар съдбата ѝ да е предопределена – цял живот да служи на кралското семейство – умът ѝ жадува за истинско предизвикателство. Но нищо не може да я подготви за решението на краля да я посочи за своя наследница.
Хвърлена в отровното гнездо на двореца, Руби трябва да се справи с кралство в криза, разгневената вдовица на покойния крал и трима самоуверени принцове, които не крият презрението си. А сякаш това не е достатъчно, тя открива бележка, оставена ѝ от краля – с твърдение от самия него, че е бил убит… и че тя може да бъде следващата.
Несигурна на кого да вярва, Руби създава крехки съюзи, докато се опитва да си отговори на сложни въпроси. Но времето изтича – и най-трудното ѝ изпитание тепърва предстои: да намери убиеца, преди той да стигне до нея.
348 pages, Paperback
First published November 18, 2025
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May 23, 2025
I love the inheritance games series, nothing gives me the rush quite like puzzles and enigmas, and those books feel like they were written with me in mind. So when I saw Red as Royal Blood's premise, inheritance games but with royals, I jumped. I needed to get my hands on the arc, and I managed(thank you HarperCollins!), but it wasn't what I was expecting.
The description is not misleading, I was just too excited to pay attention properly lol. It is similar to that series, but in the inheritance part, the games is left out completely(a shame, since it is the part I enjoy the most).
Anyway, this is a very short read, something like 3 hours, it is young adult but I would classify it as on the younger side, and fast paced. The writing style is so fluid I devoured it in a day, it goes by really quickly because of how entertaining it is. The romance is okay, nothing surprising and the plot is quite predictable but that's fine.
Overall it was enjoyable, you should check it out if you like mysteries and suddenly-I-am-a-heiress books, it's worth your time.
Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins for the ARC!
The description is not misleading, I was just too excited to pay attention properly lol. It is similar to that series, but in the inheritance part, the games is left out completely(a shame, since it is the part I enjoy the most).
Anyway, this is a very short read, something like 3 hours, it is young adult but I would classify it as on the younger side, and fast paced. The writing style is so fluid I devoured it in a day, it goes by really quickly because of how entertaining it is. The romance is okay, nothing surprising and the plot is quite predictable but that's fine.
Overall it was enjoyable, you should check it out if you like mysteries and suddenly-I-am-a-heiress books, it's worth your time.
Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins for the ARC!
March 22, 2026
Königin in spe
Im Reich Lumaria lebt die zwanzigjährige Dienstmagd Ruby. Dienstbotin zu sein, ist nicht gerade ihr Lebenstraum. Allerdings kann sie als Findelkind wohl froh sein, überhaupt vom Palast angenommen worden zu sein. Immerhin hat sie einiges an Bildung genossen und ihre heimlichen Schachspiele mit Prinz Rowan sind auch eine Freude für sie. Plötzlich jedoch trifft den Palast die Nachricht, dass der König, der sehr um seinen ältesten Sohn trauerte, gestorben ist. Konnte er die Trauer nicht verwinden? Nun trauert der ganze Hof und muss die aufwühlende Kunde verdauen, dass der König mit seinem letzten Willen Ruby zu seiner Nachfolgerin bestimmt hat.
Ruby, nicht plötzlich Prinzessin, sondern gleich Königin in spe. Wer wäre da nicht überrascht, überfordert und auch entsetzt? Die junge Frau weiß nicht wie ihr geschieht. Die angestammte königliche Familie ist durch die Verfügung nicht mehr so königlich. Die Witwe des Königs, die Prinzen Asher, Rowan und Cedric und schließlich Prinzessin Belle sollen ihren Status aufgeben? Fieberhaft wird nach einer Lösung gesucht. In den Gemächern des verstorbenen Königs findet Ruby inzwischen einen Hinweis, dass der König einem Mord zum Opfer gefallen sein könnte. Wie sie es vom Schachspiel her gewohnt ist, versucht Ruby zu durchdenken, wer hier welchen Zug gemacht hat.
An der Schwelle zum Erwachsenenleben kann es schon zu einschneidenden Ereignissen kommen, aber lötzlich Thronfolgerin zu sein, ist dann doch überraschend. Die Darstellung von Ruby als kluger, freundlicher Dienstmagd, die durchaus gerne mehr möchte, die sich aber damit abgefunden hat, nicht alles erreichen zu können, ist sehr gelungen. Noch besser gefällt allerdings, wie sie die unerwartete Aufgabe annimmt, durchdenkt und ihre nächsten Schritte plant. Wie Rowan irgendwann erkannt hat, sind Dienstboten genauso intelligent wie andere und es sollte diese Trennung der Schichten überhaupt nicht geben. Und Ruby lebt diese Erkenntnis aufs Beste, sie versucht gerecht zu sein. Gleichzeitig will sie das Rätsel um den Tod des Königs lösen. Wer spinnt hier welche Intrige? Eine intelligente junge Frau kann etwas schaffen. Dieses Jugendbuch macht auch Erwachsenen Spaß.
Das Cover ist so gestaltet, dass ein genauerer Blick die Details offenbart. Dabei ist es nicht so überladen, was es positiv hervorhebt. Ein Hingucker ist der fein gestaltete Farbschnitt.
Im Reich Lumaria lebt die zwanzigjährige Dienstmagd Ruby. Dienstbotin zu sein, ist nicht gerade ihr Lebenstraum. Allerdings kann sie als Findelkind wohl froh sein, überhaupt vom Palast angenommen worden zu sein. Immerhin hat sie einiges an Bildung genossen und ihre heimlichen Schachspiele mit Prinz Rowan sind auch eine Freude für sie. Plötzlich jedoch trifft den Palast die Nachricht, dass der König, der sehr um seinen ältesten Sohn trauerte, gestorben ist. Konnte er die Trauer nicht verwinden? Nun trauert der ganze Hof und muss die aufwühlende Kunde verdauen, dass der König mit seinem letzten Willen Ruby zu seiner Nachfolgerin bestimmt hat.
Ruby, nicht plötzlich Prinzessin, sondern gleich Königin in spe. Wer wäre da nicht überrascht, überfordert und auch entsetzt? Die junge Frau weiß nicht wie ihr geschieht. Die angestammte königliche Familie ist durch die Verfügung nicht mehr so königlich. Die Witwe des Königs, die Prinzen Asher, Rowan und Cedric und schließlich Prinzessin Belle sollen ihren Status aufgeben? Fieberhaft wird nach einer Lösung gesucht. In den Gemächern des verstorbenen Königs findet Ruby inzwischen einen Hinweis, dass der König einem Mord zum Opfer gefallen sein könnte. Wie sie es vom Schachspiel her gewohnt ist, versucht Ruby zu durchdenken, wer hier welchen Zug gemacht hat.
An der Schwelle zum Erwachsenenleben kann es schon zu einschneidenden Ereignissen kommen, aber lötzlich Thronfolgerin zu sein, ist dann doch überraschend. Die Darstellung von Ruby als kluger, freundlicher Dienstmagd, die durchaus gerne mehr möchte, die sich aber damit abgefunden hat, nicht alles erreichen zu können, ist sehr gelungen. Noch besser gefällt allerdings, wie sie die unerwartete Aufgabe annimmt, durchdenkt und ihre nächsten Schritte plant. Wie Rowan irgendwann erkannt hat, sind Dienstboten genauso intelligent wie andere und es sollte diese Trennung der Schichten überhaupt nicht geben. Und Ruby lebt diese Erkenntnis aufs Beste, sie versucht gerecht zu sein. Gleichzeitig will sie das Rätsel um den Tod des Königs lösen. Wer spinnt hier welche Intrige? Eine intelligente junge Frau kann etwas schaffen. Dieses Jugendbuch macht auch Erwachsenen Spaß.
Das Cover ist so gestaltet, dass ein genauerer Blick die Details offenbart. Dabei ist es nicht so überladen, was es positiv hervorhebt. Ein Hingucker ist der fein gestaltete Farbschnitt.
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October 29, 2025Ruby seems like that exception to the rule—the maid that secretly plays chess with one of the princes of the royal family, who managed to listen in on and learn from the royal tutors. But there’s a reason for all of that—and now Ruby has to figure it out, because she’s just been named heir to the recently deceased king in place of his eldest surviving son. Surviving, because the crown prince died under uncertain circumstances just a little while before the king himself died… that same king that has left Ruby a string of clues to find his murderer. It’s going to take all of Ruby’s smarts to strategize her way through the deadly politics and decades-old secrets that hold the court in its grip.
A fast-paced, twisty story with a pair of handsome princes, a maid whose own history is a secret to herself, and a murderer who may not be quite ready to give up their game.
A fast-paced, twisty story with a pair of handsome princes, a maid whose own history is a secret to herself, and a murderer who may not be quite ready to give up their game.
February 17, 2026
Me ha encantado y aunque he adivinado algunas cosas me ha sorprendido en otras. Creo que es una buena historia, engancha desde el principio, hay tensión, un enemies to lovers y una protagonista que se va empoderando a medida que va superando sus miedos y adversidades.
Una protagonista que viene de las cocinas, del servicio, que no es nadie, pasa a ser Reina porque el Rey a muerto u ha dejado una nota en la que no se fía en nadie de su entorno y ha sido asesinado. Ella debe descubrir la verdad y a la vez lograr sobrevivir.
Una protagonista que viene de las cocinas, del servicio, que no es nadie, pasa a ser Reina porque el Rey a muerto u ha dejado una nota en la que no se fía en nadie de su entorno y ha sido asesinado. Ella debe descubrir la verdad y a la vez lograr sobrevivir.
Did Not Finish
May 27, 2026DNF: 45%
I have officially decided to take a break from my 2025 ARCs. Red as Royal Blood marks my 5th DNF’d ARC and the amount of disappointment that I am feeling right now knows no bounds.
When I first requested Red as Royal Blood, I thought I would be reading a murder mystery set within a Royal Court. The tagline to promote this book even suggests that it will be an Inheritance Games style type of book with a murder mystery that needs solving. And while The Inheritance Games feel is there, the storyline surrounding the murder mystery is very weak. At 45%, we are forced to read journals entries and be constantly reminded that a murder mystery is being played out instead of a case actually existing. At this point, I have grown tried of all the ball talk and the gown making and whiplash of “Can Ruby trust this person?” or “Who is trying to kill Ruby tonight?” Once again, I am reading a book that promises me one thing but is actually delivering something else.
And let’s not get started on the characters. The FMC, Ruby, starts out intriguing but slowly becoming annoying after Chapter 7. The entire Royal Family (From Queen Narissa to Princess Belle) are just plain flat and boring. We even get a scene where Prince Asher tries to kill Ruby and here we stand at 45% with no apology or explanation. Just that he’s mad and accuses Ruby of sleeping with his father in order to now have access to the throne. Again, talk about exhausting.
Here I thought that if I read a large percentage of this book, before I even admitted that I was reading it, that I would successfully be able to push through and write a decent review for this. Instead, I read 20 chapters and just felt like I was having to force myself to pick this up. Reading is supposed to be fun. This month, reading has turned into a chore. Time to get some rest and try again tomorrow.
Wishing Elizabeth Hart all the best on her future endeavors, especially her writing career!!!
Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for granting my request for an Advance Reader’s Copy in exchange for my honest and personal opinion!!!
I have officially decided to take a break from my 2025 ARCs. Red as Royal Blood marks my 5th DNF’d ARC and the amount of disappointment that I am feeling right now knows no bounds.
When I first requested Red as Royal Blood, I thought I would be reading a murder mystery set within a Royal Court. The tagline to promote this book even suggests that it will be an Inheritance Games style type of book with a murder mystery that needs solving. And while The Inheritance Games feel is there, the storyline surrounding the murder mystery is very weak. At 45%, we are forced to read journals entries and be constantly reminded that a murder mystery is being played out instead of a case actually existing. At this point, I have grown tried of all the ball talk and the gown making and whiplash of “Can Ruby trust this person?” or “Who is trying to kill Ruby tonight?” Once again, I am reading a book that promises me one thing but is actually delivering something else.
And let’s not get started on the characters. The FMC, Ruby, starts out intriguing but slowly becoming annoying after Chapter 7. The entire Royal Family (From Queen Narissa to Princess Belle) are just plain flat and boring. We even get a scene where Prince Asher tries to kill Ruby and here we stand at 45% with no apology or explanation. Just that he’s mad and accuses Ruby of sleeping with his father in order to now have access to the throne. Again, talk about exhausting.
Here I thought that if I read a large percentage of this book, before I even admitted that I was reading it, that I would successfully be able to push through and write a decent review for this. Instead, I read 20 chapters and just felt like I was having to force myself to pick this up. Reading is supposed to be fun. This month, reading has turned into a chore. Time to get some rest and try again tomorrow.
Wishing Elizabeth Hart all the best on her future endeavors, especially her writing career!!!
Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for granting my request for an Advance Reader’s Copy in exchange for my honest and personal opinion!!!
June 1, 2026
Много приятна изненада беше тази книжка, много ми допадна интригата, разследването. Не бих я охарактеризирала като фентъзи, тъй като няма магия. Бих казала YA исторически роман с елементи на мистерия и разследване. Има елемент от 'Игри на наследство', Руби е прислужница, а става неочаквана наследница на трона след смъртта на Краля. Любовната история е приятна като за YA роман. Бих казала, че имаше потенциал за разгръщане и в повече книги, но действието е бързо и динамично, чете се изключително бързо и лесно.
Леко ми напомняше на "Две корони" от Катрин Дойл по усещане, но без фентъзи частта. Политическите интриги ми напомняха и на "Жестокият принц".
Леко ми напомняше на "Две корони" от Катрин Дойл по усещане, но без фентъзи частта. Политическите интриги ми напомняха и на "Жестокият принц".
September 12, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley I got to read this title before its November release.
Red as Royal Blood is a fantastic, fast-paced mystery with a cast of intriguing characters you can't resist rooting for. Honestly, you can't help liking the bad guys right up to the very moment you discover they are the bad guys. Ruby is a maid in a king's castle, at least until the king dies and names her his heir to the throne. With the royal family on edge because their future is now uncertain, and the kingdom's growing resistance to the monarchy, Ruby must navigate not only her pathway to being queen, but she is tasked with her first duty; one sent from the king himself: she must discover his murderer. How can any reader resist following along?
Hart builds an exceptional setting. It's evocative of a Tudor court with oversized gowns, senior advisors, secret passages, an irresistible library (thank goodness we get to see it so early in the book!) and more, yet it has a modern touch thanks to easy dialogue and some forward thinking perspectives that many might say are lacking in the real world at the moment (such as contraceptives being available and same-sex marriages being readily acceptable).
As if the dreamy setting (and gowns!) in this book aren't enough to make it stand out, the dynamics between the characters and the constant wondering who to trust as you move rapidly through the story push it over the top. Every interaction between characters and every event matter in the story - let's hand it to Hart for being meticulous.
Honestly, I'm sorry I'm not a teen librarian anymore and I won't get to sell this during school visits (which is okay because I still know a lot of teen librarians), but I am excited to feature this one on our Staff Picks displays and will eagerly offer it up to the emerging adults who visit the library. It has everything: a castle, some heart-throb princes, an adorable kitten, not to mention romantic tension, a lovable heroine, and a puzzle at its core that will keep you turning pages. I'm not going to lie, I love it.
Red as Royal Blood is a fantastic, fast-paced mystery with a cast of intriguing characters you can't resist rooting for. Honestly, you can't help liking the bad guys right up to the very moment you discover they are the bad guys. Ruby is a maid in a king's castle, at least until the king dies and names her his heir to the throne. With the royal family on edge because their future is now uncertain, and the kingdom's growing resistance to the monarchy, Ruby must navigate not only her pathway to being queen, but she is tasked with her first duty; one sent from the king himself: she must discover his murderer. How can any reader resist following along?
Hart builds an exceptional setting. It's evocative of a Tudor court with oversized gowns, senior advisors, secret passages, an irresistible library (thank goodness we get to see it so early in the book!) and more, yet it has a modern touch thanks to easy dialogue and some forward thinking perspectives that many might say are lacking in the real world at the moment (such as contraceptives being available and same-sex marriages being readily acceptable).
As if the dreamy setting (and gowns!) in this book aren't enough to make it stand out, the dynamics between the characters and the constant wondering who to trust as you move rapidly through the story push it over the top. Every interaction between characters and every event matter in the story - let's hand it to Hart for being meticulous.
Honestly, I'm sorry I'm not a teen librarian anymore and I won't get to sell this during school visits (which is okay because I still know a lot of teen librarians), but I am excited to feature this one on our Staff Picks displays and will eagerly offer it up to the emerging adults who visit the library. It has everything: a castle, some heart-throb princes, an adorable kitten, not to mention romantic tension, a lovable heroine, and a puzzle at its core that will keep you turning pages. I'm not going to lie, I love it.
July 5, 2025
3.5 stars. This was decent—it was entertaining, about a maid who's chosen to be the king's heir, even though he has four children he could have named heir. The maid, Ruby, suspects the king was murdered and has to solve that mystery, while avoiding being murdered herself. So it was exciting, but it did lack the spark of a little something extra I was looking for. Maybe what took me out of the story was the slang: the characters spoke as if they lived in 2025 America, not some fantasy kingdom.
Thank you to NetGalley for the free review copy.
Thank you to NetGalley for the free review copy.
May 25, 2026
Y/n’s fever dream
May 29, 2025
Ruby is a palace maid—utterly invisible to everyone except Prince Ronan, with whom she secretly plays chess in the stables. But when she’s unexpectedly summoned before the royal court, nothing prepares her for the announcement: the king is dead, and Ruby has been named his heir. She’s as shocked as anyone—and suddenly finds herself at the center of a dangerous game, racing to uncover who killed the king, why she was chosen, and who might be trying to kill her.
WOW. Not many books make me want to squeal when I finish them, but this one did. It checked all the boxes, and I absolutely loved it! It’s clever, fast-paced, romantic without being saccharine, and full of twisty palace intrigue. I could not put it down.
What impressed me most was the way the author balanced character and plot. Ruby is relatable and resourceful, a heroine who’s constantly underestimated—until she isn’t. Her growth feels earned, and her relationships (especially with Ronan) are nuanced and layered. The mystery is tightly plotted, with enough red herrings and shifting alliances to keep even seasoned readers guessing. There are some genuinely gasp-worthy moments, and yet it never feels over-the-top.
This is the perfect YA crossover—smart, immersive, and satisfying. The fictional kingdom of Lumeria is rich with possibility, and I would love to return to this world in future books. I think fans of The Inheritance Games or The False Prince will find a lot to love here.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC—this is one I’ll be recommending often and rereading with pleasure.
WOW. Not many books make me want to squeal when I finish them, but this one did. It checked all the boxes, and I absolutely loved it! It’s clever, fast-paced, romantic without being saccharine, and full of twisty palace intrigue. I could not put it down.
What impressed me most was the way the author balanced character and plot. Ruby is relatable and resourceful, a heroine who’s constantly underestimated—until she isn’t. Her growth feels earned, and her relationships (especially with Ronan) are nuanced and layered. The mystery is tightly plotted, with enough red herrings and shifting alliances to keep even seasoned readers guessing. There are some genuinely gasp-worthy moments, and yet it never feels over-the-top.
This is the perfect YA crossover—smart, immersive, and satisfying. The fictional kingdom of Lumeria is rich with possibility, and I would love to return to this world in future books. I think fans of The Inheritance Games or The False Prince will find a lot to love here.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC—this is one I’ll be recommending often and rereading with pleasure.
September 11, 2025
In this charming young adult historical Fiction novel we will follow the story of young girl who was a lowly castle servant. Through a strange turn of events she becomes Queen of a Kingdom. However, this newfound power will bring her a lot of enemies and the death of the previous monarch raises some questions.
Ruby has grown up never knowing her parentage and has always worked in the castle having a clise bond with the royal children. When King Octavious is suddenly dead he makes her his heir over his own children. However, she receives a letter he wrote before died explaining that his death was most likely murder. To make matters worse there are those who are plotting her own demise. Will she be able to survive to her own coronation?
Overall I adores this book and I recommend this to any young adult who is looking for a great historical Fiction novel.
I received this arc through netgalley and all opinions are of my own.
Ruby has grown up never knowing her parentage and has always worked in the castle having a clise bond with the royal children. When King Octavious is suddenly dead he makes her his heir over his own children. However, she receives a letter he wrote before died explaining that his death was most likely murder. To make matters worse there are those who are plotting her own demise. Will she be able to survive to her own coronation?
Overall I adores this book and I recommend this to any young adult who is looking for a great historical Fiction novel.
I received this arc through netgalley and all opinions are of my own.
April 12, 2026
Bardzo fajna jednotomówka. Kocham kiedy mózg mi paruje i już nie wiem komu ufać w książce. Coś tam podejrzewałam, kogoś wytypowałam, ale też się zaskoczyłam. Sporo intryg i knowania.
Trójkąt miłosny, ale taki co ja mogę znieść więc bardzo na plus. Myślę, że jakby była trochę dłuższa i wątek miłosny może być z większym napięciem to oceniałbym na 5 gwiazdek.
Czyta się ją ekspresowo! Zaczęłam ją kilka godzin temu. Bawiłam się super i ciągnęło mnie do ostaniej strony żeby odkryć odpowiedzi.
Trójkąt miłosny, ale taki co ja mogę znieść więc bardzo na plus. Myślę, że jakby była trochę dłuższa i wątek miłosny może być z większym napięciem to oceniałbym na 5 gwiazdek.
Czyta się ją ekspresowo! Zaczęłam ją kilka godzin temu. Bawiłam się super i ciągnęło mnie do ostaniej strony żeby odkryć odpowiedzi.
May 25, 2026
Η Ρούμπι είναι μια υπηρέτρια που μεγάλωσε στο κάστρο του βασιλιά, κάνοντας παρέα στα κρυφά με έναν από τους πρίγκιπες. Όταν ο βασιλιάς πεθαίνει, αφήνει το θρόνο σε εκείνη κι ένα μυστικό σημείωμα ότι μάλλον έχει δολοφονηθεί κι εκείνη δεν μπορεί παρά να θέλει να ανακαλύψει τι συνέβη. Ποιον όμως να εμπιστευτεί όταν όλοι είναι εναντίον της; Τον πρίγκιπα Ρόουαν που αν και φίλος της, κάτι την εμποδίζει να το κάνει; Ή τον πρίγκιπα Άσερ, που έχασε το θρόνο μέσα από τα χέρια του; Όταν οι απειλές για τη ζωή της πολλαπλασιάζονται η Ρούμπι, πρέπει να ανακαλύψει την αλήθεια…θα προλάβει όμως;
Μια υπηρέτρια που γίνεται βασίλισσα αλλά όχι επειδή την ερωτεύτηκε ο διάδοχος, πως σας ακούγεται αυτό; Κι όχι δεν ήταν μια από το περιπέτειες του βασιλιά, σας το εγγυώμαι. Η Ρούμπι δεν ξέρει ποιον να εμπιστευτεί και νιώθει το βάρος της ευθύνης του να βρει το δολοφόνο. Όμως, η λύση κρύβεται στην ιστορία. Κι αν θέλει να τη βρει πρέπει να ψάξει. Τώρα, ποιος θα τη βοηθήσει είναι άλλο θέμα!
Ενα ευκολοδιάβαστο βιβλίο που συνδυάζει ίντριγκα, ψέμματα, μυστικά και πολιτικά παιχνίδια και που κύλησε σαν νερό.
Μια υπηρέτρια που γίνεται βασίλισσα αλλά όχι επειδή την ερωτεύτηκε ο διάδοχος, πως σας ακούγεται αυτό; Κι όχι δεν ήταν μια από το περιπέτειες του βασιλιά, σας το εγγυώμαι. Η Ρούμπι δεν ξέρει ποιον να εμπιστευτεί και νιώθει το βάρος της ευθύνης του να βρει το δολοφόνο. Όμως, η λύση κρύβεται στην ιστορία. Κι αν θέλει να τη βρει πρέπει να ψάξει. Τώρα, ποιος θα τη βοηθήσει είναι άλλο θέμα!
Ενα ευκολοδιάβαστο βιβλίο που συνδυάζει ίντριγκα, ψέμματα, μυστικά και πολιτικά παιχνίδια και που κύλησε σαν νερό.
June 11, 2026
3,5 ⭐️
Ако "Алена кралица" и "Игри на наследство" имаха дете, то щеше да е "Червено като кралска кръв" (или поне желае да бъде такова).
Две от любимите ми книги. Обаче тук изпълнението далеч не беше толкова добро.
Историята започна и се разви изключително бързо, без да сме се запознали достатъчно добре нито с главната героиня, нито с начина на живот в кралството. Не обичам излишни описания или безсмислено разтягане на сюжета, но тук това щеше да бъде подходящо и да направим необходимите съпоставки с напредване на историята, а и за да се изненадаме в някои моменти.
Руби е обикновено момиче, от обслужващия персонал, макар и живяла цял живот в кралския дворец и получила добро образование, а в същото време животът ѝ беше представен изключително бегло. Не станаха ясно всички порядки и правила, повече за организацията и исканията на антимонархистите, колко е голямо кралството и какво включва то и мноооожество дребни елементи, които допринасят за изграждането на един книжен свят.
Любовният интерес (или по-скоро интереси) също беше доста повърхностен и бегло засегнат.
Финалът беше предвидим и дори малко скучен. Героите нямаха кой знае какво развитие, а на Руби ѝ отне нереалистично и неадекватно малко време, за да свикне, че вече не е прислужница, а кралица. И то веднага, а не след като получи отговори на въпросите си.
Но книгата се чете бързо и е подходяща за развлечение.
Ако "Алена кралица" и "Игри на наследство" имаха дете, то щеше да е "Червено като кралска кръв" (или поне желае да бъде такова).
Две от любимите ми книги. Обаче тук изпълнението далеч не беше толкова добро.
Историята започна и се разви изключително бързо, без да сме се запознали достатъчно добре нито с главната героиня, нито с начина на живот в кралството. Не обичам излишни описания или безсмислено разтягане на сюжета, но тук това щеше да бъде подходящо и да направим необходимите съпоставки с напредване на историята, а и за да се изненадаме в някои моменти.
Руби е обикновено момиче, от обслужващия персонал, макар и живяла цял живот в кралския дворец и получила добро образование, а в същото време животът ѝ беше представен изключително бегло. Не станаха ясно всички порядки и правила, повече за организацията и исканията на антимонархистите, колко е голямо кралството и какво включва то и мноооожество дребни елементи, които допринасят за изграждането на един книжен свят.
Любовният интерес (или по-скоро интереси) също беше доста повърхностен и бегло засегнат.
Финалът беше предвидим и дори малко скучен. Героите нямаха кой знае какво развитие, а на Руби ѝ отне нереалистично и неадекватно малко време, за да свикне, че вече не е прислужница, а кралица. И то веднага, а не след като получи отговори на въпросите си.
Но книгата се чете бързо и е подходяща за развлечение.
April 4, 2026
bawiłam się świetnie!!
November 23, 2025
Please tell me there will be a second book here because??? I need more. This was such a fast read, I was sat and ready to pay attention and it kept me hooked. I loved the characters and absolutely need to see where they are headed after this book! A read that I think lovers of many different genres would find interesting. If the synopsis appeals, give it a shot.
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy
October 24, 2025
1.5 Stars, rounded up
I just don't understand what this book was meant to be. It's not written well enough to be meant for an older audience, but the content can be too mature for the late middle school age range the writing reflects. It's not historical fiction, because it isn't based in history. But it's not fantasy because there's no magic happening. The murder mystery part of this book was the only thing that made it worth reading, and even that wasn't executed well. The characters? Bland. The worldbuilding? Horrendous. The plot? Mediocre at best.
Overall, a thorough disappointment, but I don't have the time here to dissect why. That's all for my full review, publishing November 14, 2025 at Gateway Reviews. Stop by if you want or need to commiserate.
Note: I was provided with an ARC by the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here are my own.
I just don't understand what this book was meant to be. It's not written well enough to be meant for an older audience, but the content can be too mature for the late middle school age range the writing reflects. It's not historical fiction, because it isn't based in history. But it's not fantasy because there's no magic happening. The murder mystery part of this book was the only thing that made it worth reading, and even that wasn't executed well. The characters? Bland. The worldbuilding? Horrendous. The plot? Mediocre at best.
Overall, a thorough disappointment, but I don't have the time here to dissect why. That's all for my full review, publishing November 14, 2025 at Gateway Reviews. Stop by if you want or need to commiserate.
Note: I was provided with an ARC by the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here are my own.
December 11, 2025
4,5/5 ⭐
This was so addictive and fast paced, though I did kind of predict the plot twists lol. Even though this is categorized as romantasy, I honestly didn't find anything magical or fantastical. The novel is set in a imaginary kingdom, and has a vibe of medieval England haha
The characters were very well thought out, had their own strengths and vulnerabilities. There was a plot that's not romance centered, which is refreshing considering the books coming out these days. The romance was slow burn and steamy, but without spice, that I actually quite liked!
A huge win for a debut novel! Elizabeth has her own writing style, and it's very easy to read. Though some words are getting soooo repetitive in the romantasy sphere...
A huge recommendation if you're looking for a book that's not in a series, with fast pace and great characters!
This was so addictive and fast paced, though I did kind of predict the plot twists lol. Even though this is categorized as romantasy, I honestly didn't find anything magical or fantastical. The novel is set in a imaginary kingdom, and has a vibe of medieval England haha
The characters were very well thought out, had their own strengths and vulnerabilities. There was a plot that's not romance centered, which is refreshing considering the books coming out these days. The romance was slow burn and steamy, but without spice, that I actually quite liked!
A huge win for a debut novel! Elizabeth has her own writing style, and it's very easy to read. Though some words are getting soooo repetitive in the romantasy sphere...
A huge recommendation if you're looking for a book that's not in a series, with fast pace and great characters!
June 11, 2026
„Червено като кралска кръв“ се оказа приятно и леко четиво, което ме държа любопитна до самия край. Макар светът да е измислен, историята не е фентъзи в класическия смисъл – няма магия или свръхестествени същества, а по-скоро дворцови интриги в младежки тон.
Най-силната част за мен беше криминалната нишка. През цялото време се чудех кой стои зад убийството и авторът успя да ме държи в напрежение, така че да се съмнявам във всеки герой. Това държи вниманието нащрек и прави книгата по-динамична. Любовната линия не е нещо особено, но добавя малко емоционален баланс и не пречи на основния сюжет.
Накратко за сюжета - Руби е прислужница в двореца, заобиколена от 4 принца, 1 принцеса, крал и кралица, на които да прислугва. Неочаквано най-големият син и престолонаследник пада от висока кула и умира. След 6 месеца и кралят е открит мъртъв в леглото си, но без следи от насилие. Огромна е изненадата за всички, когато тронът е предоставен не на следващия син, а на Руби. Самият крал преди да умре е издал този указ, а в лична бележка до Руби й е заръчал да открие кой е убиеца. За да го направи обаче, тя трябва да научи истинския си произход и да разбере кои членове на кралската фамилия са станали антироялисти. Междувременно трябва да се омъжи за някой от останалите кралски синове, защото законът така повелява.
Цялото това нещо първоначално ми се стори голяма измишльотина без никакъв реализъм в действията - как някаква си прислужница първо ще стане кралица от нищото и второ от къде ще е толкова умна, че да разплете нещо дето други не могат!? Дори се чудех дали да продължа с книгата, но само заради дворцовите интриги все пак продължих. Наистина криминалната загадка "държи" книгата и заради нея читателите могат да извлекат ползи и интерес.
Стилът ми се стори доста детски и наивен и това може да развали удоволствието на по-претенциозните читатели. Като цяло книгата е чудесен избор за онези, които обичат мистерии в дворцова среда и търсят нещо увлекателно и бързо за четене без да ги напряга.
Оценката е 4/5 заради наистина оплетения сюжет по отношение на злосторника-убиец.
Най-силната част за мен беше криминалната нишка. През цялото време се чудех кой стои зад убийството и авторът успя да ме държи в напрежение, така че да се съмнявам във всеки герой. Това държи вниманието нащрек и прави книгата по-динамична. Любовната линия не е нещо особено, но добавя малко емоционален баланс и не пречи на основния сюжет.
Накратко за сюжета - Руби е прислужница в двореца, заобиколена от 4 принца, 1 принцеса, крал и кралица, на които да прислугва. Неочаквано най-големият син и престолонаследник пада от висока кула и умира. След 6 месеца и кралят е открит мъртъв в леглото си, но без следи от насилие. Огромна е изненадата за всички, когато тронът е предоставен не на следващия син, а на Руби. Самият крал преди да умре е издал този указ, а в лична бележка до Руби й е заръчал да открие кой е убиеца. За да го направи обаче, тя трябва да научи истинския си произход и да разбере кои членове на кралската фамилия са станали антироялисти. Междувременно трябва да се омъжи за някой от останалите кралски синове, защото законът така повелява.
Цялото това нещо първоначално ми се стори голяма измишльотина без никакъв реализъм в действията - как някаква си прислужница първо ще стане кралица от нищото и второ от къде ще е толкова умна, че да разплете нещо дето други не могат!? Дори се чудех дали да продължа с книгата, но само заради дворцовите интриги все пак продължих. Наистина криминалната загадка "държи" книгата и заради нея читателите могат да извлекат ползи и интерес.
Стилът ми се стори доста детски и наивен и това може да развали удоволствието на по-претенциозните читатели. Като цяло книгата е чудесен избор за онези, които обичат мистерии в дворцова среда и търсят нещо увлекателно и бързо за четене без да ги напряга.
Оценката е 4/5 заради наистина оплетения сюжет по отношение на злосторника-убиец.
June 3, 2026
Крайна оценка 3.75 ⭐.
Цялостно книгата ми хареса и допадна. Имах нужда от нещо подобно.
Главния женски персонаж- Руби е добре изграден, хареса ми как мислеше в повечето време, въпреки че понякога ми идваха в повече нейните мисли. 😂
Идеята с разплитането на смъртта на краля е много добра, както и препратките към играта на шах.
Интригите и семейната драма също бяха по вкуса ми,определено е наблегнато на тях. Не успях да предвидя всеки обрат в книгата,което е още един плюс. 😁
Прекалените описания понякога идваха в повече и на мен поне ми тежаха.
Липсваше ми повече от любовната история и развитието на мъжките персонажи, не видяхме много от тях, но все пак гледната точка беше само на Руби.
За тропата от врагове към любовници не съм много съгласна, не е съвсем истинска, реално не беше много ясно защо се мразят и мразят ли се изобщо. 😂
Но определено историята ме завладя и нямах търпение да стигна до края на книгата, приключих я за по-малко от 2 дни .
Част от книгата я слушах в Сторител и прочитът там е много добър и си заслужава! 🤌🏻
Цялостно книгата ми хареса и допадна. Имах нужда от нещо подобно.
Главния женски персонаж- Руби е добре изграден, хареса ми как мислеше в повечето време, въпреки че понякога ми идваха в повече нейните мисли. 😂
Идеята с разплитането на смъртта на краля е много добра, както и препратките към играта на шах.
Интригите и семейната драма също бяха по вкуса ми,определено е наблегнато на тях. Не успях да предвидя всеки обрат в книгата,което е още един плюс. 😁
Прекалените описания понякога идваха в повече и на мен поне ми тежаха.
Липсваше ми повече от любовната история и развитието на мъжките персонажи, не видяхме много от тях, но все пак гледната точка беше само на Руби.
За тропата от врагове към любовници не съм много съгласна, не е съвсем истинска, реално не беше много ясно защо се мразят и мразят ли се изобщо. 😂
Но определено историята ме завладя и нямах търпение да стигна до края на книгата, приключих я за по-малко от 2 дни .
Част от книгата я слушах в Сторител и прочитът там е много добър и си заслужава! 🤌🏻
May 13, 2026
Eine schöne Fantasy Geschichte für Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene :)
Ich fand es schön, dass man die ganze Zeit mit rätseln konnte und es noch viele Wendungen am Ende gab. Dennoch ziehe ich einen Stern ab, weil mir abgesehen von einem Detail schnell alles klar war. Trotzdem hat es mein Leseerlebnis nicht geschmälert :)
Das Buch ist jetzt kein Buch, was mich komplett begeistert hat, aber ich finde, es war eine nette, schöne Geschichte, die man sich jederzeit durchlesen kann :)
Ich fand es schön, dass man die ganze Zeit mit rätseln konnte und es noch viele Wendungen am Ende gab. Dennoch ziehe ich einen Stern ab, weil mir abgesehen von einem Detail schnell alles klar war. Trotzdem hat es mein Leseerlebnis nicht geschmälert :)
Das Buch ist jetzt kein Buch, was mich komplett begeistert hat, aber ich finde, es war eine nette, schöne Geschichte, die man sich jederzeit durchlesen kann :)
June 24, 2026
Sinto que isto foi uma espécie de jogos da herança, muito mais óbvio e em stand alone mas eu adorei cada segundo
March 18, 2026
Fast paced and twisty! I did guess a couple of the twists early on, but there were some things at the end that truly shocked me.
Not a ton of world building but that’s ok as the focus is on Ruby and the cat and mouse game she playing as the new queen. She’s an enjoyable character to explore and root for as she comes into her own. I loved her intelligence, knowledge of chess, and spunk.
This wasn’t as deep, immersive story, and not wholly original, but I did enjoy it as an easy palette cleanser between darker books.
I’d recommend this to people who enjoyed the first Throne of Glass book, My Lady Jane, The Crimson Moth Duology, and even the Shepherd’s King Duology. Although the world building is more on par with The Crimson Moth.
Enjoyed it!
Not a ton of world building but that’s ok as the focus is on Ruby and the cat and mouse game she playing as the new queen. She’s an enjoyable character to explore and root for as she comes into her own. I loved her intelligence, knowledge of chess, and spunk.
This wasn’t as deep, immersive story, and not wholly original, but I did enjoy it as an easy palette cleanser between darker books.
I’d recommend this to people who enjoyed the first Throne of Glass book, My Lady Jane, The Crimson Moth Duology, and even the Shepherd’s King Duology. Although the world building is more on par with The Crimson Moth.
Enjoyed it!
May 5, 2026
This was so much fun. Tracy - er, I mean, Elizabeth (🤭😉) - has carved out such a great niche writing plucky, resourceful heroines that feel authentic and never caricatured. And I loved how the romance tropes she utilized (enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity) were so reminiscent of my all-time favorite historical romance, Kathleen Woodiwiss’s A Rose in Winter, that I was nostalgically fluttery. My only grievance is that, though it’s a fantasy novel, it reads so much like historical fiction that the characters’ use of contemporary curse words feels incongruous and out of place. But I also know I'm not exactly the target audience, and I suspect the teens that will pick this book up won’t mind at all. A highly enjoyable romp!
February 21, 2026
The premise was interesting, but the execution was lacking.
I was not a big fan of the writing, as it was very basic. The main character and her interactions with some characters felt immature. But then there were also swear words sprinkled throughout and some of the romance scenes seemed more mature, which didn't really match the tone of the book.
Additionally, there was definitely a lack of explanation regarding the setting of the book. Was this supposed to be historical fiction or set in the modern world? The book seemed to be going into two directions at various points, it would have been better if there was more clarification on both of these aspects.
The romance plot was predictable, and the mystery plot was so-so. The positive of this book was that it was a quick and easy read.
I was not a big fan of the writing, as it was very basic. The main character and her interactions with some characters felt immature. But then there were also swear words sprinkled throughout and some of the romance scenes seemed more mature, which didn't really match the tone of the book.
Additionally, there was definitely a lack of explanation regarding the setting of the book. Was this supposed to be historical fiction or set in the modern world? The book seemed to be going into two directions at various points, it would have been better if there was more clarification on both of these aspects.
The romance plot was predictable, and the mystery plot was so-so. The positive of this book was that it was a quick and easy read.
June 12, 2025
Wow, I really enjoyed this one and I absolutely flew through it. This is the second book I’ve read recently where a king is murdered and it is up to the main character to figure out why.
I really like murder mysteries and the backdrop of a fantasy world made this one a little different. It’s very fantasy light as there is no magic, but the book is set in a different world.
The main character Ruby was easy to root for. She has truly come from nothing and is thrust into a totally different environment. She doesn’t know who to trust and of course there is a whole host of suspects.
I really enjoyed the romance as well. I liked all of their interactions and they had some pretty good chemistry.
I also really appreciated that this was a standalone fantasy! (Pretty much a unicorn in the book world!) Everything was wrapped up neatly and I found the ending to be satisfying.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast read with an easy writing style and I had a lot of fun with it. I’m impressed that this was a debut!
I really like murder mysteries and the backdrop of a fantasy world made this one a little different. It’s very fantasy light as there is no magic, but the book is set in a different world.
The main character Ruby was easy to root for. She has truly come from nothing and is thrust into a totally different environment. She doesn’t know who to trust and of course there is a whole host of suspects.
I really enjoyed the romance as well. I liked all of their interactions and they had some pretty good chemistry.
I also really appreciated that this was a standalone fantasy! (Pretty much a unicorn in the book world!) Everything was wrapped up neatly and I found the ending to be satisfying.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast read with an easy writing style and I had a lot of fun with it. I’m impressed that this was a debut!
July 12, 2025
This was a great young adult mystery. I loved following Ruby as she transitioned from maid to queen and worked to solve the king’s murder. I really liked this book’s cast of characters as well as the story’s twists and turns. This book had some elements that reminded me of The Inheritance Games which I really enjoyed as well.
Thank you to @epicreads for the gifted copy.
Thank you to @epicreads for the gifted copy.
April 11, 2026
I went into Red as Royal Blood by Elizabeth Hart expecting a fun, slightly dramatic royal story, and what unfolded was a twisty, tension-filled ride where literally no one feels safe—and honestly, I loved that.
Ruby is such an easy character to root for right away. She starts as a maid, someone who exists on the edges of this glittering, dangerous court, and then suddenly she’s thrust into the center of it as the unexpected heir to the throne. And instead of it feeling like a dreamy “rags to riches” moment, it’s immediately clear this is more like rags to target. The king is dead, the circumstances are suspicious, and now Ruby is surrounded by people who all have something to gain from her downfall.
What really pulled me in was the mystery. This isn’t just a backdrop—it’s the driving force of the story. I loved trying to piece together who could be trusted (answer: basically no one), and every new reveal made me second-guess my theories. It gave me that addictive “just one more chapter” feeling because I needed to know what was actually going on.
And then there are the princes. Yes… plural. Each one brings a different energy, and I liked how the story plays with your expectations of them. There’s tension, suspicion, a little bit of intrigue—nothing overwhelmingly romantic, but enough to make the dynamics interesting and keep you guessing about who’s genuinely on Ruby’s side.
That said, I did feel the pacing dip a bit in the middle. There were moments where the story slowed down, and I found myself wishing for a little more emotional depth—especially from Ruby, considering everything she’s thrown into. I wanted to feel her fear and determination just a bit more strongly in those quieter scenes.
But overall? I was hooked. The mix of court politics, murder mystery, and that constant undercurrent of danger made it such a fun read. It’s the kind of book where the setting feels lush and glamorous on the surface, but underneath it’s all secrets and survival—and that contrast really worked for me.
Final Thoughts
This is one of those stories that feels perfect for when you want something dramatic, fast-paced, and just a little bit dangerous. It’s not flawless, but it’s definitely memorable—and I’d absolutely pick up a sequel to spend more time in this world.
Red As Royal Blood is a book about a glittering, suspicious court, a reluctant queen, and a mystery that keeps you guessing.
Ruby is such an easy character to root for right away. She starts as a maid, someone who exists on the edges of this glittering, dangerous court, and then suddenly she’s thrust into the center of it as the unexpected heir to the throne. And instead of it feeling like a dreamy “rags to riches” moment, it’s immediately clear this is more like rags to target. The king is dead, the circumstances are suspicious, and now Ruby is surrounded by people who all have something to gain from her downfall.
What really pulled me in was the mystery. This isn’t just a backdrop—it’s the driving force of the story. I loved trying to piece together who could be trusted (answer: basically no one), and every new reveal made me second-guess my theories. It gave me that addictive “just one more chapter” feeling because I needed to know what was actually going on.
And then there are the princes. Yes… plural. Each one brings a different energy, and I liked how the story plays with your expectations of them. There’s tension, suspicion, a little bit of intrigue—nothing overwhelmingly romantic, but enough to make the dynamics interesting and keep you guessing about who’s genuinely on Ruby’s side.
That said, I did feel the pacing dip a bit in the middle. There were moments where the story slowed down, and I found myself wishing for a little more emotional depth—especially from Ruby, considering everything she’s thrown into. I wanted to feel her fear and determination just a bit more strongly in those quieter scenes.
But overall? I was hooked. The mix of court politics, murder mystery, and that constant undercurrent of danger made it such a fun read. It’s the kind of book where the setting feels lush and glamorous on the surface, but underneath it’s all secrets and survival—and that contrast really worked for me.
Final Thoughts
This is one of those stories that feels perfect for when you want something dramatic, fast-paced, and just a little bit dangerous. It’s not flawless, but it’s definitely memorable—and I’d absolutely pick up a sequel to spend more time in this world.
Red As Royal Blood is a book about a glittering, suspicious court, a reluctant queen, and a mystery that keeps you guessing.
April 26, 2026
Foi definitivamente uma experiência. Livro facíl de ler e bem fluído (é possível de ler em uma sentada só tranquilamente), história bem interessante, me fez quationar e parar para criar teorias sobre os culpados pelo assassinato do rei e de seu filho Sorren.
Dito isso, apesar de ter uma narrativa interessante e que me impulsionou a terminar o livro, 75% do livro foi produndo como uma poça, e tive um grande problema para conseguir gostar dos personagens:
*A protagonista é colocada como essa serviçal que foi letrada e que é extremamente estrategista (uma exemia jogadora de xadrez) e ainda sim conseguiu ser incompetente em quase tudo o que fez, e nas poucas coisas decentes que fez, a maioria envolveu a ajuda de terceiros, quando ela dizia algo genuínamente interressante meu cérebro quase entrava em negação, ela expressava as emoções erradas nos momentos errados, e francamente tinha momentos em que ela não fazia sentido NENHUM. Fora as vezes quando ela achava que estava fazendo um grande mousse na verdade ela parecia essa exata foto de um Minion em um hoverbord: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/97/8b/28/97...
*Rowan, por onde eu começo, esse é um dos homens mais chatos e bananas que eu já conheci através dos livros. No começo ele era esse príncipe galinha e wow totalmente depravado, nem isso ele conseguiu ser, ele é dramático, hipócrita, CHATO, sem noção, afobado e inconcequente. Ele me lembra o Fiuk no BBB. E a cena que ele tenta ajudar a Ruby, ele colocou o mesmo esforço que a Gal Gadott falando "Kal El, no". Nada mais a ser dito.
*Asher é um cara que tem presença e tem sabor, e francamente, é a pessoa mais realista naquele sanatório, e as falas dele não me causavam dor física, um cara bacana que foi enfiado em um triangûlo amoroso/enemies to loves que teve mais ou menos 1 semanas de duração (não é nem exagero) e que termina com ele se casando. Apesar de gostar do personagem, as estribeiras foram perdidas no final onde a família dele foi para o estouro e ele só se preucupou com a Ruby, a qual ele conhece a algumas semanas, totalmente ilógico, até porque em vários momentos ele dá a entender que gostava dos irmãos de certa forma.
*Belle é esquisita desde de o ínicio, aparece do nada para soltar frases e "conselhos" de um jeito que beira o bizzaro, mas o plot de ela ter sido a assassina foi intrigante apesar de ser meio jogado no final.
*Cedric é autista e Henry me lembra o Carlisle.
Gostaria de mas profundidade nos personagens, lorde Heyes por exemplo, a grande mente por trás disso, teve 2 parágrafos explicando seus motivos.
O espaço tempo é TERRIVEL, podemos entender a dinâmica das cidades e países mesmo sem mapa (pontos para autora por isso), mas não existe nenhuma descrição profunda ou visual com mais de 2 linhas sobre o clima, a paisagem, e o que os personagens estão vivendo e onde estão de fato, como são esses lugares. Até agora gostaria de saber o que são os Níveis, uma ilha? isolamento? mina de trabalho forçado? uma prisão? como esse lugar funciona? Todas as respostas foram opcionais para autora. O conceito de tempo para ela também é apenas uma sugestão, tudo dá a entender um local de tecnologia e cenário medieval, mas ao mesmo tempo a gatinha da personagem principal tem caixinhas de areia. CAIXAS DE AREIA.
P.S: Outro ponto que me irritou foi a autora repetindo as coisas várias vezes, igual a Netflix faz porque acha que todos temos o cérebro liso como um peito de frango. Além do diálogo quase soletrado, ler "To lascada" foi um tanto quanto decadente.
Dito isso, apesar de ter uma narrativa interessante e que me impulsionou a terminar o livro, 75% do livro foi produndo como uma poça, e tive um grande problema para conseguir gostar dos personagens:
*A protagonista é colocada como essa serviçal que foi letrada e que é extremamente estrategista (uma exemia jogadora de xadrez) e ainda sim conseguiu ser incompetente em quase tudo o que fez, e nas poucas coisas decentes que fez, a maioria envolveu a ajuda de terceiros, quando ela dizia algo genuínamente interressante meu cérebro quase entrava em negação, ela expressava as emoções erradas nos momentos errados, e francamente tinha momentos em que ela não fazia sentido NENHUM. Fora as vezes quando ela achava que estava fazendo um grande mousse na verdade ela parecia essa exata foto de um Minion em um hoverbord: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/97/8b/28/97...
*Rowan, por onde eu começo, esse é um dos homens mais chatos e bananas que eu já conheci através dos livros. No começo ele era esse príncipe galinha e wow totalmente depravado, nem isso ele conseguiu ser, ele é dramático, hipócrita, CHATO, sem noção, afobado e inconcequente. Ele me lembra o Fiuk no BBB. E a cena que ele tenta ajudar a Ruby, ele colocou o mesmo esforço que a Gal Gadott falando "Kal El, no". Nada mais a ser dito.
*Asher é um cara que tem presença e tem sabor, e francamente, é a pessoa mais realista naquele sanatório, e as falas dele não me causavam dor física, um cara bacana que foi enfiado em um triangûlo amoroso/enemies to loves que teve mais ou menos 1 semanas de duração (não é nem exagero) e que termina com ele se casando. Apesar de gostar do personagem, as estribeiras foram perdidas no final onde a família dele foi para o estouro e ele só se preucupou com a Ruby, a qual ele conhece a algumas semanas, totalmente ilógico, até porque em vários momentos ele dá a entender que gostava dos irmãos de certa forma.
*Belle é esquisita desde de o ínicio, aparece do nada para soltar frases e "conselhos" de um jeito que beira o bizzaro, mas o plot de ela ter sido a assassina foi intrigante apesar de ser meio jogado no final.
*Cedric é autista e Henry me lembra o Carlisle.
Gostaria de mas profundidade nos personagens, lorde Heyes por exemplo, a grande mente por trás disso, teve 2 parágrafos explicando seus motivos.
O espaço tempo é TERRIVEL, podemos entender a dinâmica das cidades e países mesmo sem mapa (pontos para autora por isso), mas não existe nenhuma descrição profunda ou visual com mais de 2 linhas sobre o clima, a paisagem, e o que os personagens estão vivendo e onde estão de fato, como são esses lugares. Até agora gostaria de saber o que são os Níveis, uma ilha? isolamento? mina de trabalho forçado? uma prisão? como esse lugar funciona? Todas as respostas foram opcionais para autora. O conceito de tempo para ela também é apenas uma sugestão, tudo dá a entender um local de tecnologia e cenário medieval, mas ao mesmo tempo a gatinha da personagem principal tem caixinhas de areia. CAIXAS DE AREIA.
P.S: Outro ponto que me irritou foi a autora repetindo as coisas várias vezes, igual a Netflix faz porque acha que todos temos o cérebro liso como um peito de frango. Além do diálogo quase soletrado, ler "To lascada" foi um tanto quanto decadente.
June 30, 2026
Such a fast paced and gripping YA read! Ruby's accession to the throne is unexpected but does not feel undeserved the more you get to know her. She is such a fun character, and I loved watching her navigate the trials, setbacks, and impossible choices set in front of her on her journey to the crown. The court intrigue kept things interesting, with so many possible alliances, betrayals, and hidden motives I was constantly left second guessing. Entertaining from start to finish!
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