A review by skconaghan
The Ruined by Renée Ahdieh

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Complete and utter sabotage of the expected YA romance arc. Kill everyone off and end with hate and bitterness and banishment and brokenness. 
Apt title.