Who is this book for?
- Fans of dark romantic comedies who enjoy a mix of humor and murder.
- Readers who like steamy romance with morally gray characters.
- Those who enjoy small-town settings mixed with unusual professions like circus performers.
- Fans of the previous books in the Ruinous Love series looking for closure.
- Audiobook listeners who appreciate good narration, especially Irish accents.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers looking for a more serious or realistic take on crime/thriller themes.
- Those who prefer slow-burn romances over insta-love connections.
- Readers sensitive to editing issues like fragmented sentences or pacing problems.
- People who dislike repetitive storylines or timelines that overlap with previous books.
- Those expecting high-stakes action or complex plots in their romantic suspense novels.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Dark humor and comedic elements balance well with the romance and murder themes
- Unique premise combining circus performers, small-town doctors, and vigilante killers
- Strong chemistry and banter between the main characters Rose and Fionn
- Spicy/steamy scenes that many readers found enjoyable
- Audiobook narration, especially the Irish accent, was highly praised
- Interesting character development for Fionn as he embraces his darker side
- Ties in well with previous books in the series for fans
- Fast-paced and bingeable writing style
- Inclusion of fun side characters like Barbara the raccoon
- Satisfying conclusion to the trilogy for many fans
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Plot feels thin or underdeveloped to some readers
- Pacing issues with unnecessary time jumps and dragging in places
- Insta-love romance felt rushed or unbelievable to some
- Character development for Rose felt lacking compared to Fionn
- Writing quality issues like fragmented sentences bothered some readers
- Less exciting or high-stakes than previous books in the series
- Repetitive scenes/timeline with other books felt redundant
- Romance lacked depth or emotional connection for some
- Vigilante killer premise not executed as well as in previous books
- Ending felt drawn out or anticlimactic to some readers
