Author: Jessie Humphries
Genre: Mystery
Published on: October 28, 2014 by Skyscape
Still reeling from the heartbreaking events that unfolded on Grissom Island, Ruby Rose is trying to come to terms with the fact that she’s gone from a vigilante in killer shoes to a stone-cold killer. Everyone from her therapist to her smoking-hot boyfriend keeps trying to convince her that she hasn’t crossed over to the dark side, but Ruby isn’t so sure. It doesn’t help that her nemesis, Detective “Mastermind” Martinez, is still out there, waiting for another chance to take her down.
When an alleged CIA agent named Skryker shows up and asks for a meeting, Ruby figures it just means more questions about her case. But he has information of an entirely different nature and a job offer: join an elite force of young assassins, including Skryker’s right-hand guy, Quinn Donovan. Quinn is distractingly charming, handsome—and deadly. Ruby resists becoming a killer again, but as she becomes more ensnared in a web of deceit, no one around her is safe.
Shoe-loving teen sleuth/vigilante Ruby Rose is back for a new adventure. It’s been some time since the ending of Killing Ruby Rose. Ruby is recovering from both physical and emotional wounds. She bravely ran into a knife to thwart a madman, but he managed to escape. Ruby is also trying to assimilate the shocking truths that she uncovered.
Ruby hasn't been speaking much to anyone lately. This changes when the CIA reaches out to her. They've been looking for the guy who put Ruby in dire situations in the previous book. A particular agent, Skryker (that's not a misspelling) keeps Ruby updated on the investigation. He also seems to have ulterior motives. Ruby doesn't have much chance to think about Skryker's info after her mother, Jane, suffers a strange accident. At the hospital, Ruby crosses paths with Quin, a guy she finds intriguing and handsome. She isn't too thrilled when she learns Quin is there on behalf of Skryker.
Detective Martinez, Ruby's nemesis, catches up to her soon after. She was taking some time away with her maybe-boyfriend Liam and their friends Alana and Chase. At first it seemed like Liam and Ruby would end up together. They were attracted to each other from the moment they met. Ruby's fight with Detective Martinez complicates things. Liam starts growing resentful toward Ruby. This worsens when Quin makes himself a bigger presence. I wasn't expecting him to have a major role in the book, so that surprised me. Quin becomes a bigger and bigger wedge in Liam and Ruby's relationship. I eagerly kept reading to see where things would go.
The CIA spends a good deal of time and effort to recruit Ruby. They want her to be part of a special ops team. It seemed strange even though Ruby is a skilled combatant and strategist. It's not until later that the reason for the CIA's interest in Ruby is revealed. She ends up joining forces with them to catch Detective Martinez. To everyone's shock, Liam is involved as well. Is he joining the special ops team too? Liam is just a regular guy...or is he?
It soon becomes clear that Liam has changed a lot. He almost seems like a different character. I thought Liam would be there to support Ruby rather than try to be like her or one-up her. It reaches a climax during the final confrontation in the book. Ruby's team executes a plan to catch Detective Martinez once and for all. Of course, all hell breaks loose. A person close to Ruby meets their demise. While she's distracted, Liam makes a terrible choice. It leaves Ruby reeling. Liam did it in his haste to prove himself. I couldn't believe what he did.
This second entry in the Ruby Rose series ups the ante over the predecessor. It felt more fast-paced and thrilling. I also liked how Ruby’s personality develops over the course of the two books. She is definitely not a cookie-cutter character. In contrast, Liam’s story arc is quite shocking. I was not expecting him to take the path he chooses. And the final fight! It was more thrilling than the one in the first book. If you enjoy suspenseful, action-packed mysteries, you’ll enjoy Resisting Ruby Rose. It’s phenomenal.
My rating: ★★★★ 1/2
4.5 stars - A fantastic page-turner!
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