God of Ruin by Rina Kent
When Revenge Spirals into Obsession
Get ready for another heart-pounding journey into the depths of psyche and power. God of Ruin is Rina Kent’s viciously addictive fourth installment in the Legacy of Gods series—a dark college romance where vengeance collides with twisted desire.
1. A Revenge That Backfires
Mia Sokolov, a silent-strength mafia heiress, plans a meticulously crafted revenge against Landon King for harming her brother. She orchestrates his public humiliation—expecting closure. Instead, she becomes the pawn in his game. Landon’s obsession ignites, enforcing that ruin can cut both ways.
2. Characters: Power, Silence, and Dominance
Mia Sokolov
A mute by choice, shaped by past trauma, communicates through sign language. Her resilience and intelligence are as disarming as they are dangerous.
Landon King
A genius artist and ruthless sociopath, bound by privilege and chaos. He sees Mia as more than a target—her silence intrigues him.
Their dynamic is an adrenaline-fueled game of cat and mouse—psychological warfare wrapped in dark desire.
3. Themes & Emotional Gravity
Enemies-to-Lovers & Revenge:
Mia’s calculated vengeance draws Landon deeper—not as a pawn, but as an adversary. Their attraction is violent, addictive, and dangerously nuanced.
Trauma, Voice, and Healing:
Driven silent by trauma, Mia’s journey is one of reclamation. Landon’s obsession forces Mia to confront her past—and perhaps, redefine her future.
Obsession vs. Love:
Their connection is darker than love. As one memorable line reads:
“Because I don’t like to label what I feel for you as love. This… is much more potent and twisted than mere love."
4. Strengths & Reader Reactions
What Readers Loved:
A gripping psychological romance that refuses to settle.
Tense, deeply layered characters who defy easy moral lines.
The rich, dark prose and emotional toll of the narrative.
Critiques:
Some readers found the plot and themes echo familiar patterns from earlier books in the series
A few noted pacing and repetition pulled them slightly out of immersion.
5. A Sniper Line to Hook Your Readers
“She struck hard and precise—but Landon King countered with dark obsession. In God of Ruin, vengeance evolves into seduction, silence meets sadism, and Mia discovers that the deeper her wounds go, the harder she fights… especially when love—or something far more twisted—waits behind Landon’s art.”
6. Cheat Sheet Summary
| Element | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Tone & Style | Dark, psychological, emotionally raw, with obsessive intensity |
| Protagonists | Mia: Mute avenger with deep trauma. Landon: Sociopathic artist driven by dominance |
| Themes | Revenge, love vs obsession, trauma healing, power reversal |
| Why Read? | Smart, twisted enemies-to-lovers romance that pulls no punches |
| Perfect For | Fans of dark romance, psychological manipulation, and morally gray characters |
7. Final Verdict
God of Ruin is a disquieting and intense ride—murderous attraction, silent fury, and redemption tangled in obsession. It’s not cozy, but for those chasing heartbreak, danger, and an anti-hero they’ll never forget—this is unforgettable territory.