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Ruin

Rachel Van Dyken
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Ruin

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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Rachel Van Dyken

Ruin

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Seattle, Washington • 2010s

Topic
Education

Sports

Love & Sexuality
Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ruin by Rachel Van Dyken follows a college student who navigates life changes while dealing with personal loss and unexpected romance. As this individual encounters new relationships and challenges, they learn about resilience, hope, and the power of love in overcoming adversity. The story addresses themes of healing, support, and personal growth.

Emotional

Romantic

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

44,839 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ruin by Rachel Van Dyken is celebrated for its emotional depth and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the heartfelt narrative and compelling romance. However, some critiques highlight predictability and a tendency for melodrama. Overall, the book is praised for its engaging story and effective portrayal of love and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ruin?

Fans of Ruin by Rachel Van Dyken typically enjoy emotionally intense new adult romance novels with themes of redemption and healing. Readers of Colleen Hoover's Hopeless or Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Disaster may also find this story captivating due to its engaging characters and heartfelt narrative.

4.3

44,839 ratings

79%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Seattle, Washington • 2010s

Topic
Education

Sports

Love & Sexuality
Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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