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Synopsis
Iris has returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is gone, lost behind enemy lines, with no memory of his past, or Iris. Hoping his memories return, Roman begins to write again – but this time for the enemy. When a strange letter arrives beneath his wardrobe door, he strikes up with its mysterious yet hauntingly familiar author. Iris and Roman are drawn together by their words once more only for the war to demand the greatest sacrifice: their hearts.
Is Ruthless Vows appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA fantasy romance set during wartime includes battle violence, emotional trauma from separation and memory loss, and moderate romantic content with kissing and fade-to-black intimacy.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include grief, war, and amnesia (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the emotional reunion story and the powerful connection between two journalists separated by war and memory loss.