Ravage the Dark by Tara Sim -> Starting June 1st, 2021

[Alaina]

For seven long years, while she was imprisoned on a debtor's ship, Amaya Chandra had one plan: to survive. But now, survival is not enough. She has people counting on her; counting on her for protection, for leadership, for vengeance. And after escaping Moray by the skin of her teeth, she's determined to track down the man who betrayed her and her friends.

Cayo Mercado has lost everything: his money, his father, his reputation. Everything except his beloved sister. But he's well on his way to losing her, too, with no way to afford the treatment for her deadly illness. In a foreign empire also being consumed by ash fever, Cayo has no choice but to join Amaya in uncovering the mystery of the counterfeit currency, the fever, and how his father was involved in their creation. But Cayo still hasn't forgiven Amaya for her earlier deception, and their complicated feelings for each other are getting harder and harder to ignore.

Through glittering galas, dazzling trickery, and thrilling heists, Cayo and Amaya will learn that the corruption in Moray goes far deeper than they know, and in the end the only people they can trust are each other.

Step into an opulent world filled with risk, romance, and revenge and find out whether two unlikely heroes can save the world and stop corruption.

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 10 (view spoiler)[ I don't really remember what the heck happened in the first book but I know i liked it! I like seeing Kayo having to find a job. I really hope he's able to outsmart these thieves. Also pretty sure we got confirmation that Amaya is demisexual in one of the earlier chapters!! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Going to dive into this after Neon Gods

[Dr. Andy]

Yay!!

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 18 (view spoiler)[ Okay there are a lot of names and most the time I can't keep up past Amaya and Cayo lmao. Regardless I'm really enjoying this and I want to know more about the alchemists and this cure and whatnot. I'm pissed that administrator at the hospital took the cure and ran. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Starting this now!

[Alaina]

Ch 1-10: (view spoiler)[So far I am loving this! Like so excited that I'm diving into this shit right now. My love for the characters is definitely still there and I have so many questions already. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Andy wrote: "Ch. 10 [spoilers removed]"

Yay! I was so happy with that confirmation - I also had to google demisexual. It made me happy all over again.

[Alaina]

Ch 11-20: (view spoiler)[Wow, a lot has happened so far. First off, screw the person who ran off with the cure and shit. I hope they rot and suffer. Also their bantering was cute but ugh, I wanted something to happen between them.. not having this anger right now! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Andy wrote: "Ch. 18 [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, screw that person! So mad!

[Alaina]

Ch 21-30: (view spoiler)[Ugh, I really don't like when they keep information from one another. Their communication skills need work. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 31-Finish: (view spoiler)[Well, okay, damn - I wasn't expecting it to end this way! (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 11-20: [spoilers removed]"

This yes!!

[Dr. Andy]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 21-30: [spoilers removed]"

Definitely the worst part of it. I was like whyyyyyy

[Dr. Andy]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 31-Finish: [spoilers removed]"

I was really convinced there was going to be a third book for like 10 mins!

[Dr. Andy]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I really enjoyed this one! I loved how everything was wrapped up, tho some of the ending felt a bit underwhelming bc Amaya and Cayo didn't see it all? But if they had there probably would've needed to be another book so overall i am happy with it! Loved how they got her mother's silk to help save Moray! (hide spoiler)]