3 Respuestas2026-07-09 23:16:40
Just finished binging the whole thing, and I'm still reeling! For 'Divine Rivals' and the sequel, 'Ruthless Vows', the order is straightforward: read them as published. 'Divine Rivals' first, obviously. That's where you meet Iris and Roman and get hooked on their whole rivals-to-lovers war correspondence vibe. It ends on a massive cliffhanger, so you'll be desperate to pick up 'Ruthless Vows' immediately. I wouldn't recommend reading anything about the second book's plot first, because the mystery of where the characters end up is half the tension.
Honestly, I've seen some people suggest reading the bonus chapters or the author's online snippets in between, but I think that just muddies the water. Stick to the core novels. The pacing between the two books is pretty deliberate, and jumping around might spoil the emotional build. The order is simple, but the journey it takes you on is anything but.
3 Respuestas2026-07-09 09:07:43
Finding the proper order for 'Divine Rivals' depends on whether you want to start with the core duology or include the novella. The series timeline isn't strictly linear, but publication order works best. Read 'Divine Rivals' first—it sets up the whole world, the wartime letters between Iris and Roman, and that incredible magical-post-office system. Their dynamic is everything. Then jump into 'Ruthless Vows'. It's a direct sequel that picks up right after the cliffhanger and concludes their arc with higher stakes and a satisfying payoff.
You'll see people mention a prequel novella, 'Letters of Enchantment'. It came out between the two main books. It's a lovely, bittersweet side story about Iris's grandmother and adds some nice texture to the lore, but it’s not essential for understanding the main plot. Honestly, I'd save it for after 'Ruthless Vows' if you're craving a little more from that universe.
3 Respuestas2026-07-09 11:16:57
Man, I just went through this trying to update my Goodreads shelf. Last I checked, the 'Divine Rivals' series by Rebecca Ross currently has two books out. The first is obviously the one that started it all, 'Divine Rivals' itself. The second book is called 'Ruthless Vows'.
From everything the author has said, that's it for Iris and Roman's main story. It's a duology, so those two books make up the complete series. No third mainline novel has been announced. The order is straightforward: start with 'Divine Rivals', then go straight into 'Ruthless Vows'. I think some people keep hoping for more because the world is so rich, but the character arcs seem pretty definitively wrapped up in that second installment.
7 Respuestas2025-10-22 07:52:57
I get a kick out of mapping out series for friends, so here’s the clean, no-fuss path I recommend: read 'The Diviners' first, then 'Lair of Dreams', followed by 'Before the Devil Breaks You', and finish with 'The King of Crows'. Those four books are the published sequence and were written to be read in that order — each builds on plot threads, character growth, and the creeping mythology of the 1920s supernatural world.
Read them in publication order if you want surprises preserved and character arcs to land properly. If you’re hankering for extra atmosphere, try the audiobooks while walking or on a late-night drive; the tone and period language really sing that way. Also, keep in mind content triggers — the series handles violence, trauma, and some mature themes, so pacing yourself can help.
One last tip from my experience: savor the middle books. 'Lair of Dreams' and 'Before the Devil Breaks You' expand the scope in satisfying and sometimes unsettling ways, so don’t rush the quartet. I still get chills thinking about certain scenes, in the best possible way.
3 Respuestas2026-07-09 18:07:04
Been following Rebecca Ross's work since 'The Queen's Rising' and the world of 'Divine Rivals' felt ripe for expansion. The direct continuation is 'Ruthless Vows', which picks up right after the first book's cliffhanger, following Iris and Roman's story. That's the core duology.
I haven't seen any official spin-offs yet in the sense of a new series focusing on different characters. Rebecca Ross has mentioned in interviews she might explore other corners of that universe someday, given how rich the lore of the gods and the war is, but nothing's been announced. For now, the reading order is strictly the two books: 'Divine Rivals' then 'Ruthless Vows'. I'd kill for a novella about Attie or Marisol, though.
3 Respuestas2026-07-27 00:20:33
Man, you're asking the real question, aren't you? I tore through 'Ruthless Vows' the day it dropped. I'll be straight: if you loved the letter-writing dynamic and the gut-wrenching cliffhanger of the first book, this is absolutely the pay-off. It feels like the stakes get even more personal, and Iris and Roman's connection is tested in ways that had me actually pacing my living room.
Some parts do feel a bit...stretched? Like the middle section spends a lot of time on war logistics that didn't always hold my attention. But the last third—oh my god, the last third. It delivers on the emotional promises of the first book and then some. It doesn't just rehash the first book's magic; it builds on it, even if the journey there has a couple slower patches.