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Ruined was interesting. Jax is tainted, and a descendant of Cain. What this ultimately means is that he shares his body with a demon and has uncontrollable urges for violence. He's stayed away from his hometown for three years, because he was going to kill his twin. His brother is the person his demon hates the most, of course. But he comes back when he learns that his uncle is dying, but he stays when he finds out that the girl he loves is being stalked by demons. He wants to protect her, but he also needs her to hate him, so he'll stay away before he hurts her too.

I really liked the premise of Ruined. Ever since Cain killed Abel, his sons have had a mark on their souls. Not all of them, as it can skip generations, but his descendants are paying for his crime. Jax is currently that one, and he tries to control it by creating fear or anger in humans to feed his demon. It's not enough though, so he does kill every few days to keep the urges at bay. At least he targets criminals and not the innocent. I generally enjoy stories where the hero attempts to use a curse for good.

Ruined also has a really awesome kind of, but not really, sorta love triangle. No, it's not between Jax and his brother, although in the beginning it does look like it'll go that way. It doesn't. It's between Jax and his demon. Jax has been in love with Sam forever, but being with her literally causes him pain. The happiness essentially drains the demon, making him need to feed again that much sooner. But Jax's demon can take control of the body, while still having Jax aware so that he can be with Sam. She just has to accept and want both of them, not just Jax. I loved that! It's so bizarre! She has to love the body and the invading demon, and it's kind of awkward, but also kind of hot. It's just great!

The plot of Ruined was okay. I liked it better in the beginning and middle, when it was all about not letting hell break loose. Literally. But toward the end, it kind of morphed into something else. Of course, Jax saves the world (temporarily), but then there's this issue of balance and sacrifices. And it starts to focus on the romance. Like instead of saving the world from demons, Jax has to find a way to be with Sam. It was a weird switch, and doesn't really leave me wanting to read more.

I like Ruined a lot, especially the romance. But I'm not sure that I'd like all of this awesome mythology being wasted on the romance. If that make sense? I want interesting plot with demons and curses, with a side of bizarre romance. I may or may not continue this series.

*Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for review. No compensation was offered or accepted.


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Ruined The Eternal Balance Book 1 edition by Jus Accardo Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

HOLY ****! What a way to begin 2014. I so LOVE!!~! this book. I own every single book by Jus Accardo,so she is definitively a favorite of mine. Everything else is brilliant YA!! But this story is NA and is it HOT. JAX is amazing, I love my men 6"5 with some demon in them-YUM! I enjoyed the entire premise of the story and the characters were interesting and you got into them. I really wish I could read book two tomorrow, there is so much in this story that needs to be told. Like I said this book appears to be NA, it has language(woo hoo!) and super smoking sex. So if your expecting a "tame" little paranormal. Hang onto your hats and grab some batteries, girls!
So, what if you were born cursed? What if because someone in your ancestry forever ago committed a sin you are now forced to share your body with a demon? That's where our main character, Jax, finds himself. He's sidled with a demon riding shotgun in his head all because of that first murder ever committed by Jax's ancestor Cain. While Jax may be a caring and good person, the actions that his demon demands of him most certainly aren't. Jax's demon craves violence and sends him images of the destruction it wishes to see Jax cause.

This story is told between alternating POV's of Jax and Sam. Sammy is the girl next door, literally and figuratively. They have very different voices and it's nice to get the change of pace so I enjoy this POV setup for Ruined. The plot line is one that I haven't seen before and I thought the take on Cain's descendants was very unique. The setting and world-building feel like we're just at the tip of the iceberg on more interesting things that could come, but I wasn't left confused. All the information lined up and made sense to me. Accardo did an excellent job with showing the demon's penchant for destruction without making me shake my head or want to throw up. There was a darkness from Jax and the demon that hung over every interaction that ramped up the intensity.

The Bad

Though the romance was great, it sometimes caused the rest of the story to take a backseat. I would've liked to have seen a little less romance and some more action thrown in.

The Romance

These two are beyond spicy and want each other something fierce. Whether they are a good fit remains to be seen. I will say that Sam has a soft spot for Jax and doesn't feel like he's all bad where Jax wants to keep Sam safe, especially from himself. There's a lot of conflict to work out before this relationship will work, but I hope we see something good come out of it.

Conclusion

This is the second book by Accardo that I've read and I've enjoyed them both. The characters in Ruined drew me in and I was very interested in the story concept and world. I like the flare of romance and the flashes of darkness that hung over everything, and I'm looking forward to seeing more out of this series. Recommended.

"I on the other hand was rotten fruit. The deformed apple that fell to the ground too early and had gotten picked at by animals. I was all the bad habits and diseased bits from the drain of the Flynn family genetic tub."

*Originally given 3 1/2 stars at <A href="http//jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/2016/04/review-ruined-eternal-balance-1-by-jus.html">JC's Book Haven</A>.
Ruined was interesting. Jax is tainted, and a descendant of Cain. What this ultimately means is that he shares his body with a demon and has uncontrollable urges for violence. He's stayed away from his hometown for three years, because he was going to kill his twin. His brother is the person his demon hates the most, of course. But he comes back when he learns that his uncle is dying, but he stays when he finds out that the girl he loves is being stalked by demons. He wants to protect her, but he also needs her to hate him, so he'll stay away before he hurts her too.

I really liked the premise of Ruined. Ever since Cain killed Abel, his sons have had a mark on their souls. Not all of them, as it can skip generations, but his descendants are paying for his crime. Jax is currently that one, and he tries to control it by creating fear or anger in humans to feed his demon. It's not enough though, so he does kill every few days to keep the urges at bay. At least he targets criminals and not the innocent. I generally enjoy stories where the hero attempts to use a curse for good.

Ruined also has a really awesome kind of, but not really, sorta love triangle. No, it's not between Jax and his brother, although in the beginning it does look like it'll go that way. It doesn't. It's between Jax and his demon. Jax has been in love with Sam forever, but being with her literally causes him pain. The happiness essentially drains the demon, making him need to feed again that much sooner. But Jax's demon can take control of the body, while still having Jax aware so that he can be with Sam. She just has to accept and want both of them, not just Jax. I loved that! It's so bizarre! She has to love the body and the invading demon, and it's kind of awkward, but also kind of hot. It's just great!

The plot of Ruined was okay. I liked it better in the beginning and middle, when it was all about not letting hell break loose. Literally. But toward the end, it kind of morphed into something else. Of course, Jax saves the world (temporarily), but then there's this issue of balance and sacrifices. And it starts to focus on the romance. Like instead of saving the world from demons, Jax has to find a way to be with Sam. It was a weird switch, and doesn't really leave me wanting to read more.

I like Ruined a lot, especially the romance. But I'm not sure that I'd like all of this awesome mythology being wasted on the romance. If that make sense? I want interesting plot with demons and curses, with a side of bizarre romance. I may or may not continue this series.

*Disclaimer I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for review. No compensation was offered or accepted.