Series Guide
Divine Rivals
By Rebecca Ross · 2 main books · Complete duology
Use this Divine Rivals books in order guide to start in the right place, follow the Letters of Enchantment duology clearly, and read the series in the simplest first-time order.
Start with: Divine Rivals
About this series
Divine Rivals is the first book in Rebecca Ross’s Letters of Enchantment duology, a fantasy romance series built around magical letters, rival journalists, emotional longing, and a war shaped by sleeping gods.
If you are new to the series, start with Divine Rivals and continue with Ruthless Vows in publication order. For most readers, this is the only reading order that makes sense because the duology follows one continuous story.
Best first read: publication order.
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If you are new to the series, start with Divine Rivals and continue with Ruthless Vows in publication order. For most readers, this is the only reading order that makes sense because the duology follows one continuous story.
Best first read: publication order.
Reading order
- 1
Divine Rivals
April 2023
- 2
Ruthless Vows
December 2023
Divine Rivals begins the story, and Ruthless Vows completes the duology.
Reading Order Notes
These Divine Rivals reading order notes help first-time readers follow the duology clearly and avoid mistaking book one for a standalone.
Why publication order works
For most readers, publication order is the best Divine Rivals reading order because this is a tightly connected two-book fantasy romance series. Reading Divine Rivals first preserves the setup of the magical letter exchange, the central romance, and the broader war storyline before Ruthless Vows delivers the conclusion.
Is there an alternative reading order?
Not really. This is a straightforward duology, so most readers should simply read book one and then book two.
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Divine Rivals
Best first entry point for Letters of Enchantment. Read this before Ruthless Vows.
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Complete duology
Status
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Best for: soft romantasy and emotional fantasy readers
Start with: Divine Rivals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Divine Rivals reading order?
Read Divine Rivals first, then Ruthless Vows. That is the correct order for Rebecca Ross's Letters of Enchantment duology.
Is Divine Rivals a standalone?
No. Divine Rivals is book one of a duology, not a standalone novel. The story continues in Ruthless Vows.
Is the Divine Rivals series complete?
Yes. Letters of Enchantment is complete as a two-book duology.
Should I start Rebecca Ross with Divine Rivals?
For many readers, yes. Divine Rivals is the clearest Rebecca Ross starting point if you want emotional fantasy romance with a softer romantasy feel.
What is the series name for Divine Rivals?
The series name is Letters of Enchantment. Divine Rivals is the first book in that duology.