The Broken Ring, Volume 2: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway

The Broken Ring, Volume 2: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway by Chacha Kim

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Inés continues to try and secure her own position and the future freedom she craves while Cárcel struggles with his own intense emotions and realizing just how drawn and attached to Inés he truly is. While Inés keeps trying to move things in her favor, she also seems to be realizing there may be a chance for happiness in this new relationship as well. Cárcel is aware that there is some sort of reason behind his wife's actions, but isn't clear as to what her game really is. The story movement is subtle as it focuses largely on the events directly following the wedding and still in the "honeymoon phase" as they settle into their new home.

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The Broken Ring 1: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway

The Broken Ring 1: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway by Chacha Kim

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This is not Inés first or second life, but her third life. It is interesting that this life seems to have the highest risk of a similar outcome to her first life given her fiancé's activities, but without the derision of the royal family driving her, she seems to be okay with these choices and resolved herself to essentially not caring so long as they can maintain their freedom. Cárcel seems even more confused by this as he faces facts and resigns himself to finally following through with their engagement to be married. Oddly, it seems the tables may have turned slightly where Cárcel is actively interested in Inés and she is attempting to keep her distance while going through the expected paces of their lives. It will be interesting to see how things change as there is a brief scene in the beginning that appears as if they both are invested in the relationship at some point. 

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