Review: Empire of Ruin: Book 1 by Merrie Destefano

About the Book
Romeo & Juliet meet Norse mythology when our world is invaded by mythical dragons...

Unleash the Dragons, Embrace the Storm

Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Buchanan’s quiet Appalachian life shatters when dragons from Norse legends invade her world, hunting for their lost queen.

Amidst friends that mysteriously go missing, a rekindled forbidden love, and a fast-approaching war, Charlotte uncovers a horrifying truth—she’s transforming into the very creature threatening her world.

With her folk-healer sister’s help, Charlotte’s search for answers takes her to the edge of the universe, to Asgard itself, where she clashes with dragons, and the fate of nine realms hangs in the balance.

To survive, she must embrace the power of a Thunderer, risking everything to save her world—or become the legend she’s been running from.

Will she rise as a hero, or fall as a monster?

By USA Today bestselling author and award-winning author, Merrie Destefano.

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MY THOUGHTS

This book completely blew me away! I’ve loved everything I’ve read by this author, but Empire of Ruin might just be my new favorite. It was such an imaginative story! It had impressive worldbuilding, complex characters, and an intriguing plot. I was hooked from the first page to the last and didn’t want it to end.

I was so intrigued by the Invaders. What were they? Why were they there? What was their purpose? I needed to know!

There was a feeling of unease and creeping danger throughout the book. I was so nervous for the characters. I got goosebumps several times.

Everything about this story was so vivid and had an authentic, almost haunting feel about it. And even though it’s a fantasy story, it felt real. This story came to life. I absolutely loved it and highly, highly recommend it! I can’t wait for the next one!

I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

FIVE STARS