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This book in one sentence: Myrrh is a little overwhelmed, trying to run the new ghost crime syndicate, keep an eye on her almost-brother Nab, and navigate her relationship with Glint, keeping the former crime lord from exacting revenge and trying to find a murderer who leaves no trace.
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steaminess: 🌶️
Would I recommend: I really liked the first book of the series, but this one left me wanting. It didn't have the same heist feeling as book 1. There wasn't a whole lot of action, most of it was just setting up the third book. None of the characters really evolve or progress during this story. Glint and Myrrh's relationship takes a back seat. Glint gets no character development in this book, he's sort of just a sad puppy who keeps trying to get Myrrh to run away with him. With the ghost syndicate, there was a lost opportunity to really explore the complexe dynamics of collaborative decision making. Even Myrrh doesn't really evolve that much as a character throughout the story, even though she's the focus. I'm hoping things pick up in book 3. I did really enjoy the introduction of more magic in the storyline.
Tropes: will-they-or-won't-they
Content warnings: violence, murder.
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Ruler of Scoundrels (Chronicles of a Cutpurse Book 2) Kindle Edition
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Someone—or something—is killing Ostgard’s thieves.
An underworld queen, Myrrh now sits on the ruling council of Ghost syndicate. It's hard enough leading a rabble of miscreants and villains. But when thieves across the city start turning up dead and a disturbing stranger offers to help Myrrh solve the crimes, her job just gets tougher.
And then there’s Glint. He claims that their criminal rivalry means the end of their budding romance, so why does he keep showing up and distracting her?
Add in a bounty on her head set by Noble, the boss of the gang Myrrh ousted to gain her new empire, and Myrrh’s situation is about to go from difficult to impossible.
An underworld queen, Myrrh now sits on the ruling council of Ghost syndicate. It's hard enough leading a rabble of miscreants and villains. But when thieves across the city start turning up dead and a disturbing stranger offers to help Myrrh solve the crimes, her job just gets tougher.
And then there’s Glint. He claims that their criminal rivalry means the end of their budding romance, so why does he keep showing up and distracting her?
Add in a bounty on her head set by Noble, the boss of the gang Myrrh ousted to gain her new empire, and Myrrh’s situation is about to go from difficult to impossible.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 1 2018
- Reading age15 - 18 years
- File size413 KB
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- ASIN : B07C41RYM2
- Publisher : Lonely Crag Press (May 1 2018)
- Language : English
- File size : 413 KB
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- Print length : 254 pages
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Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 26, 2018
Master Thief, Myrrh, finds that it is much easier to take down a crime syndicate that to hold onto in. Her past enemies, the Slivers do not wish to fade away but put pressure on Myrrh’s new fledge crime organization, the Ghost syndicate in an attempt to regain their dominance of Rat Town.
To further complicate the situation, thieves are being found dead with no sign of what or who killed them. Without all the pieces of the puzzle, any misstep could be a fatal one and Myrrh must decide whether to trust a stranger with special skills to help save her people.
The author keeps us memorized with this dark, fantastic world of danger and intrigue. The story is fast paced and the pages fly as fast as a thrown dagger. Ms. Summers has a winner in this series.
For full transparency, I was given an Advance Reading Copy in return for an honest review.
To further complicate the situation, thieves are being found dead with no sign of what or who killed them. Without all the pieces of the puzzle, any misstep could be a fatal one and Myrrh must decide whether to trust a stranger with special skills to help save her people.
The author keeps us memorized with this dark, fantastic world of danger and intrigue. The story is fast paced and the pages fly as fast as a thrown dagger. Ms. Summers has a winner in this series.
For full transparency, I was given an Advance Reading Copy in return for an honest review.
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Stina
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ruler of Scoundrels
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2018Verified Purchase
Ruler of Scoundrels, book 2 in the Chronicles of a Cutpurse series by Carrie Summers.
This book continues where we left off in book 1, Mistress of Thieves. It's built up for happenings in the next book, which is ok. But the author could have explored more between Myrrh and Glint. I still like the character Myrrh, but she could have been more...bada**!
However, I can't wait for the next book!!
This book continues where we left off in book 1, Mistress of Thieves. It's built up for happenings in the next book, which is ok. But the author could have explored more between Myrrh and Glint. I still like the character Myrrh, but she could have been more...bada**!
However, I can't wait for the next book!!

Boo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Did not want to put this down, wished it was longer!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 8, 2018Verified Purchase
Myrrh develops into a strong leader of the Ghost syndicate and handles it well. Her adventures are exciting and kept me interested throughout the book; I did not want to put it down! There was a touch of romance in this one which was a nice addition.

Miss Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 3, 2018Verified Purchase
I was so looking forward to the second book in this series, and you did NOT disappoint! Thank you for getting them written and released so fast! Now I don’t have to wait...I’m on to the next book!