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Aspect and Anchor #5
Vowed to the Vulture God
The Vulture God of Aos needs a partner.
Or more accurately, a watchdog. It's my job to escort him through the phenomenon called the Anticipation. If I make sure he stays alive until the very end, the fates will save my brother's life.
Of course I say yes. Who wouldn't?
I expected Kalos to be repugnant, not an elegant, world-weary man with silvery hair and tired green eyes. I expected him to be cruel and uncaring. As we get to know each other, I find that his caustic commentary shields a soft heart that's been betrayed too many times before.
He's used to everyone hating him. He doesn't know how to handle love, or understanding. He doesn't know what to do when I don't turn away from him, and kiss him instead.
Most of all, Kalos doesn't know that I'm doomed to leave his side, no matter how this ends.
Or more accurately, a watchdog. It's my job to escort him through the phenomenon called the Anticipation. If I make sure he stays alive until the very end, the fates will save my brother's life.
Of course I say yes. Who wouldn't?
I expected Kalos to be repugnant, not an elegant, world-weary man with silvery hair and tired green eyes. I expected him to be cruel and uncaring. As we get to know each other, I find that his caustic commentary shields a soft heart that's been betrayed too many times before.
He's used to everyone hating him. He doesn't know how to handle love, or understanding. He doesn't know what to do when I don't turn away from him, and kiss him instead.
Most of all, Kalos doesn't know that I'm doomed to leave his side, no matter how this ends.
514 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 20, 2026
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Ruby Dixon
160 books20.1k followersRuby Dixon is an author of Science Fiction Romance. She likes fated mates, baby-filled epilogues, and cinnamon roll heroes. She also likes to write biographies of herself in the third person, because it feels more important that way.
Ruby also loves coffee and dirty books and will probably be a cat lady at some point. :)
Ruby also loves coffee and dirty books and will probably be a cat lady at some point. :)
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February 21, 2026
love this series
I’ve been so excited for another book in this series, and now I’m ready for more. I was really hesitant about an apathetic aspect, but I loved the way Ruby wrote Kalos and the background for Elsie. I think Elsie’s experience as a caretaker for her brother really made her the perfect companion for Kalos, and also helped provide realistic motivation at the start. I really enjoyed the way their story progressed, I’m glad they got their happy ending and I hope I get more of them in the future.
I’ve been so excited for another book in this series, and now I’m ready for more. I was really hesitant about an apathetic aspect, but I loved the way Ruby wrote Kalos and the background for Elsie. I think Elsie’s experience as a caretaker for her brother really made her the perfect companion for Kalos, and also helped provide realistic motivation at the start. I really enjoyed the way their story progressed, I’m glad they got their happy ending and I hope I get more of them in the future.
February 21, 2026
An absolutely fabulous read! Kalos’ apathy is depicted realistically and dealt with respect and compassion by Elsie. Elsie’s busyness and caretaking is her way of coping with her own traumas and loss and shown genuinely. I’m not a crier in books but there were parts in this story that moved me to tears - the tenderness and love and compassion were done beautifully.
There were great humorous moments and fantastic spice, which is quintessential Ruby.
Highly recommend.
There were great humorous moments and fantastic spice, which is quintessential Ruby.
Highly recommend.
February 21, 2026
I have to admit, I had lot of doubts about this book due to it being about the god of diseases who is stuck with the aspect of apathy (depression). I kept thinking it sounded boring and wasn’t too excited to read it. Especially because the FMC was the sunshine to the grumpy sunshine trope. I usually find “sunshine” fmc’s annoying. But once I started reading I was hooked. I started listening around noon while working, then turned off Alexa at 5pm when I got off work. Then switched to physically reading on KU. Now it’s 1:39am and I just finished. 😮💨🤌 This was my favorite of the series so far. I loved both characters and only wanted to throttle them a few times. 😂
When I read Rhagos story - I felt like he was so desperate for affection he would’ve fallen in love with any person or thing they shoved in front of him. Which honestly is the only thing that made that love story make sense since the FMC Max was so fkn annoying the majority of the book. It would have to be someone desperate to want to spend eternity with her. (IMO)
With Kalos - you could feel how he slowly started to open up and enjoy her company little by little throughout the book. Her affection was more shocking/confusing to him at first. It didn’t have that insta-love vibe Rhagos story had. I’ve never wanted to read the males pov more then this book. The love and affection felt more earned which is probably why I liked it more. Elsie was a breath of fresh air after Max as well. She still had the same “oh my god dont kill people” reaction Max had. 🙄 even though they are literally the god of death and the other the god of diseases🙄. Elsie just has a more mature way of explaining her feelings to him verses just yelling and crying about it like max did. Not to mention Max was literally banging the god of the underworld and was crying the whole book that she was scared to die lol like who do you thinks realm you are going to go to sweety?? Use your brain. ✊🏽✊🏽knock knock✊🏽✊🏽
Anyway, I loved both characters and I was so happy to see Omos again! I do hope we get to see the brothers reconcile in future books. And that someone will punch Seth in his damn face already 😤
When I read Rhagos story - I felt like he was so desperate for affection he would’ve fallen in love with any person or thing they shoved in front of him. Which honestly is the only thing that made that love story make sense since the FMC Max was so fkn annoying the majority of the book. It would have to be someone desperate to want to spend eternity with her. (IMO)
With Kalos - you could feel how he slowly started to open up and enjoy her company little by little throughout the book. Her affection was more shocking/confusing to him at first. It didn’t have that insta-love vibe Rhagos story had. I’ve never wanted to read the males pov more then this book. The love and affection felt more earned which is probably why I liked it more. Elsie was a breath of fresh air after Max as well. She still had the same “oh my god dont kill people” reaction Max had. 🙄 even though they are literally the god of death and the other the god of diseases🙄. Elsie just has a more mature way of explaining her feelings to him verses just yelling and crying about it like max did. Not to mention Max was literally banging the god of the underworld and was crying the whole book that she was scared to die lol like who do you thinks realm you are going to go to sweety?? Use your brain. ✊🏽✊🏽knock knock✊🏽✊🏽
Anyway, I loved both characters and I was so happy to see Omos again! I do hope we get to see the brothers reconcile in future books. And that someone will punch Seth in his damn face already 😤
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February 21, 2026
Love
I love this series! This one had some different gods we haven't seen before. The main storyline was so good. I actually cried at the end which is really rare for me when reading. It was so good!!
I love this series! This one had some different gods we haven't seen before. The main storyline was so good. I actually cried at the end which is really rare for me when reading. It was so good!!
February 21, 2026
A very generous 3* for this.
Felt too long, and I guess it must have been quite difficult writing about a character who just tags along his anchor for the most part of the book.
It was definitely a "vibes" story, and quite chaotic at times (meeting Seth, Belara).
Felt too long, and I guess it must have been quite difficult writing about a character who just tags along his anchor for the most part of the book.
It was definitely a "vibes" story, and quite chaotic at times (meeting Seth, Belara).
February 20, 2026
Love the series!
Love the series! Truly one of the best I’ve read in a while to get me out of a slump!
Love the series! Truly one of the best I’ve read in a while to get me out of a slump!
February 21, 2026
Pls I sobbed - ruby don’t ever do that to me again (but do it was so good)
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