rubyruins

Hi everyone! I'm so glad to announce something I've been keeping under wraps for a while. I've finally started my own book review blog, Half Past Midnight.

As a lover of speculative fiction, this is a space for me to post fantasy and science fiction book reviews. I'm always in for something medieval, historical, mythological, or pure science fiction. Horror and thrillers are good too. Throw in a haunted house, complex interpersonal relationships, fantasy retellings, or grey villains... and you have me hooked :) I'm not a big fan of romance, so you probably won't find a lot of that here.

Personally, I tend to focus on plot, characterization, world building and writing style when reading a book, which is what my reviews shall talk about. I try to keep my reviews spoiler free and hopefully, will publish new posts weekly. Full articles are always posted on the main website at www.halfpastmidnight.me, but you can also follow www.instagram.com/halfpastmidnight.blog for weekly updates or subscribe to my newsletter.

Love you all loads! Watch this space for something cooler coming your way in the future. And yes, the Amphitrite x Poseidon story is happening :)

meggy_mcmillian

Hi Ruby! I don't know if you're still around. I haven't actively used this app in years, but I used to be an avid reader of your stories! 
I would like to ask a favour, however. Years ago (like 2016/2017), you made a cover for me for my story called "The Switch". Do you perhaps still have the book in which you made us those covers? I would like to continue my writing journey, specifically for this book, and the cover would mean so much to me. I have it saved on my book only, so I can't use it on a new version as my phone broke that I saved it on originally. 
Please let me know when you see this (if ever). Thank you!

    Kamshreyadu

    I aspire to write a book as wonderful as yours - though I know I'll fail in comparison. Just wanted to let you know that you've set the standards for amateur fantasy writers like me :)

      sickriots

      hi ruby! hope everything is well, just saw your books in my library when cleaning it out and i am totally going to go for a rr of everything (: love your books sm and your writing is absolutely immaculate! <3

      rubyruins

      Hi everyone! I'm so glad to announce something I've been keeping under wraps for a while. I've finally started my own book review blog, Half Past Midnight.
      
      As a lover of speculative fiction, this is a space for me to post fantasy and science fiction book reviews. I'm always in for something medieval, historical, mythological, or pure science fiction. Horror and thrillers are good too. Throw in a haunted house, complex interpersonal relationships, fantasy retellings, or grey villains... and you have me hooked :) I'm not a big fan of romance, so you probably won't find a lot of that here.
      
      Personally, I tend to focus on plot, characterization, world building and writing style when reading a book, which is what my reviews shall talk about. I try to keep my reviews spoiler free and hopefully, will publish new posts weekly. Full articles are always posted on the main website at www.halfpastmidnight.me, but you can also follow www.instagram.com/halfpastmidnight.blog for weekly updates or subscribe to my newsletter.
      
      Love you all loads! Watch this space for something cooler coming your way in the future. And yes, the Amphitrite x Poseidon story is happening :)
      • rubyruins

        @PhoenixDragonMeNot I haven't read it yet, but I'll be sure to add it to my TBR!
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      • PhoenixDragonMeNot

        @rubyruins I really just wanna say that I can't read any other books - you've raised my expectations so high.
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      • maaitor

        @rubyruins Hi there! I love reading your work: Queen of Death. My company would like to explore publishing opportunities with you. Please message me back agentsATblvnpDOTcom
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      Elaina78

      Dear Ruby/Ellis,
      
      Girl. I can't put my thoughts into words. I can't turn my mind into stone. I can't breathe.
      
      Your books are amazing. They are my comfort. They are my life, the entire reason why I still try to see another day. 
      
      I just wanted to say, you have talent. Artistry. Skill. Your plots are astonishing. Your characters jump off the page. And all the while, everything turns beautifully, like it was planned out centuries before.
      
      Girl, I just wanted to say, you changed my life.
      
      Elaina <3

      rubyruins

      Hi everyone! It's been a while. I've been a bit busy this past year with my final year work, but there's been quite some writing going on as well. As promised, I've been working on the next part after Queen of Death - the story of Poseidon and his queen, Amphitrite. I've been having a lot of fun writing about mermaids and the deep, dark sea, and I'm so excited to share it with you. More details coming soon ❤

      SinQueen_

      I know you are a busy person but I hope you see this comment.
      
      THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU FOR WRITTING QOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      THE STORY WAS TOOO GOOD TO BE REAL.
      The elegance in your writing was chief's kiss.
      Now not taking too long and long story short, i wrote a poem. On Perse and Hades from Hades pov:
      
      Consuming my darkness within,
      And colouring my world with feelings.
      Making me cry,
      And want to sin,
      She's my salvation.
      
      So pure,
      And kind,
      And could bring dead back to life,
      She's my salvation,
      She's my rose.
      
      So soft yet bold,
      So gentle yet strong,
      She's my destruction,
      And to her I'm bound.
      
      And she is my death,
      And life,
      And rose,
      And bride,
      She's my salvation,
      And,
      She's my Queen.
      
      Sorry! Wasn't ae to do my best. My brain is all consumed in mu exams that I barely get time and exam ended just yesterday and I think I still haven't gotten my energy back. Stupid brain.
      
      Anyway, Still healthy and wealthy!