
Ruby Fever A Novel
Reviews

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. First Impressions Ruby Fever is the most recent release from the Hidden Legacy series and I had such a fun time with this book. I was gifted the ARC in exchange for an honest review and I am so happy that I could get a copy of this one. I do feel bad though because I just was never in the mood for this one (darn my mood reading) but this week I was able to read it just in time for the release week of it. I have to say that I stayed up pretty late reading this one. I just love how this series can easily so sweep you away into the story. I also adored the way in which this story was developed and to be able to get back to Alessandro and Catalina. I have to say that they are my favorite couple from this couple. And yes I know I know, how can they beat the infamous Curran and Kate, well honestly, this heroine I like way more than Kate. There is something so relatable and open and honest with Catalina. From their first book “Sapphire Flames” I was stunned by their instant chemistry and what a perfect pair they make together. Summary The gist of this story is that Catalina mentor and friend, has been incapacitated and her friend was murdered, her family is being attacked, and we have a Russian prince getting involved where his intentions are blurry, and this all happens in one day. And it’s up to Catalina to protect her family and her fiancee and get to the bottom of who is after her family and bring them to justice. She is also having the burden of fully coming into her abilities, there are some secrets that Alessandro is being burdened with and they have an enemy that is out for her family and there are some political and government connections that are coming into play. But Catalina and Alessandro are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and bring justice to those who have harmed those that they love. What I Loved There is so much that I loved about this one here, I was stunned by what happens so quickly within the story. It was such a delight to get back to the Baylor family again, and most especially Alessandro and Catalina. This is the finale to their story, and it was also bittersweet because I believe this might be the last book that this couple writing team will be with a traditional publisher, as I believe they are planning on going self-published. In typical fashion, Ilona Andrews is so talentally able to capitalize on the magical abilities, intrigue, and mystery but also deliver on a powerful romantic intimacy that is so deeply entrenched upon its pages. I just love how well-balanced they are able to write a story that can deliver a UF with a strong focus on the romance (I NEED more of this haha). It’s actually rare to see a book in a UF world with such romance being focused, and they do this so brilliantly. I honestly think part of it is, is that we get the male and female writing styles that are blended together so harmoniously. I just adore Alessandro and Catalina together. Alessandro has SO much mystery behind him, but what I adore about him is his faith in Catalina and always standing by her no matter his relationship with his family and how it torments him. He knows exactly what needs to be done and what she needs and they have this almost psychic bond that has such a natural way about it. Then we have Catalina, who has her weaknesses and vulnerabilities, but she doesn’t deny them. She is open and honest about her capabilities. She is willing to express her fears and reservations while also not being afraid of embracing her talents that almost terrify her of what she is becoming. But another quality I became most endeared to is her FAITH in Alessandro. Even when it becomes evident that Alessandro is keeping something from her, she knows how deeply he loves her and she trusts in him so completely that it will leave you breathless. They are the perfect pair because of how intertwined they are, and how well they have a trust in each other and can work so well together no matter the danger. What I Struggled With There wasn’t much I struggled with, as this was a finale, I wanted a little bit more in the epilogue that we were given though. Overall View Ruby Fever is a breathless finale that delivers on every front of a powerfully enhanced Urban Fantasy. It’s a book that will tug at your heartstring, keep you on the edge of your seat and stun you in its simple perfection. UTTERLY BRILLIANT!

Ilona Andrews pubs. I sit my butt down and read. That simple





