The Signs as Characters from Wolves of Ruin
It is time. I have faithfully read and reread Dire Bound, Fury Bound, and many a Cosmopolitan astrology article to land us here: the official* Zodiac signs of the characters from Wolves of Ruin.
*this is not official in the slightest
While I may not be an astrology expert, I am a self-proclaimed Dire Bound expert. It has been SO FUN to dig into these characters and think about what makes them tick. And listen…some of you may get more morally grey characters than others…but this is Nocturna we’re talking about, what did you expect!? All complaints can be sent Anassa’s way. 🐺
Aries
Anassa
Blood showers us and the ground, the open wound pulsing. Vicious satisfaction lashes through Anassa.
Of course MFWE (my favorite wolf ever) is an Aries! Anassa has been sassy, fierce, and protective since page 1. She is always the first to go against the grain to do what’s right and protect her loved ones.
Taurus
Igor
‘He was my neighbor in the Eastern Quarter and is like family. I trust him more than anyone else I know.’
It is truly inspiring how dependable and loyal Igor has been to Meryn! He’s always ready to support his Alley Cat however she needs, and she is lucky to have him in her court—literally.
Gemini
Lucien Brightbane
At least Lucien’s eyes don’t play at innocence, I note. From first glance, it’s easy to see that he’s cynical and cunning.
Oh, Lucien Brightbane. What can I say, I did give my favorite character in Fury Bound my sign. But is that not why Lucien and I both make great geminis? Lucien certainly gives off a social, snarky, and attractive front, but I think we all know deep down we’ve only scratched the surface with this guy. I can’t wait to see how his story develops in Ruin Bound!!
Cancer
Jonah
My breath leaves my body as I see people listening to him—believing him, or choosing to believe him.
Okay Cancers I know its your season and I’m sorry… but hear me out here. While Jonah may not be the most empathetic character, you can’t tell me he doesn’t act on his emotions. Jonah is one of those antagonists that I think is fully convinced he’s the good guy. If a cancer feels unsafe, they have the ability to manipulate others’ emotions. Now does that remind you of anyone?
Leo
Killian Valtiere
‘With all due respect,’ I say, ‘Killian is unlike any threat you’ve faced before.’
To all my lovely Leos out there: I sincerely apologize. But walk with me here. Killian is incredibly charismatic. AND he is certainly ruled by his ego. AND when he sets his eyes on the prize of ruling, he loses sight of everything else that matters.
Also, Leo…lion…“kitten”… Case closed.
Virgo
Venna Brooks
She needs the sense of purpose, to keep herself going.
Virgos you are one of the most hardworking signs out there, and who works harder for what she believes in than Venna Brooks?! That girl is stealthy and intelligent, and I love her for it.
Libra
Noemi
I’ve never seen the word elegant embodied so wholly in a person before.
You beautiful, magnetic Libras! I have a feeling our favorite Phylax would fit right in with you. Noemi can turn on the social charm to accomplish her goals and makes a natural diplomat!
Scorpio
Meryn Sturmfrost
I can picture it, again, the type of ruler she could be. Unafraid to do the necessary for people at any level. Confident and fair. Demanding justice when required, but never cruelly.
Meryn, Meryn, Meryn. I feel like I know you like my own sister. You lovely Scorpios are ambitious, loyal, sacrificial, and always looking for the deeper meaning in the mysteries in life. You stand your own and adapt when life throws you crazy punches. I can’t think of anything better to describe our heroine!
Sagittarius
Saela Sturmfrost
Saela keeps letting out little gasps as she takes in new sights.
Can I just get a round of applause for Saela real quick? Life has thrown some *ahem* challenges her way but she always gets up on her feet and wants to know more, see more, do more! She’s an adventurous girlie at only 11 years old.
Capricorn
Stark Therion
‘I’ll be everyone’s villain to scare them away from you.’
*Cue Rachel Berry as Barbra Streisand singing “Oh, my man, I love him soooo, he’ll never knooooow”*
Who is more determined and disciplined than Alpha Valstark Therion?? Capricorns also tend to represent ancient things and tradition, much like Stark’s commitment to his family legacy as a sworn protector. This man makes a strong leader with incredibly high expectations of his people. But he is also deeply loyal to the people he holds close.
Aquarius
Cratos
Even before I was made Alpha, Cratos never had wolves disobey him; they knew to follow his orders. He was too powerful—always the largest, the most vicious.
As a wolf bonded to the Daemos Alpha, Cratos has great capacity to control the direction the pack moves in. He, like his girl Anassa, is dedicated to shifting this collective to what’s right, not necessarily what’s historically been done.
Pisces
Izabel Brooks
‘We wouldn’t leave you to deal with all this royal bullshit alone.’ What an Izabel way to put it.
You spicy Pisces! You’re intuitive, compassionate, and kind, and I think our girl Izabel Brooks would fit right in with you! Izabel was one of the first Rawbonds to show Meryn respect in the Trials and goes on to be an excellent BBF (Best Bonded Friend).
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Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She’ll risk her life—and her heart—to be one of them.
Meryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. When her little sister, Saela, is kidnapped—stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting—Meryn’s world falls apart.
Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army and is thrown into the deadly Bonding Trials, where any mistake will cost her life.
Now Meryn must survive four months of training at the castle. She is bound to a feral direwolf who refuses to communicate. The other trainees would love to spill her common blood. And her cold and beautiful instructor, Stark Therion, is eager to punish any weakness.
Everything is a competition, and everyone is out to get her—everyone except the dangerously handsome crown prince, whose attention adds another target to her back. In the castle, every smile hides a knife…and the halls hide dark secrets.
It’s bond or bleed. Duel or die. Failure is ruin.
Dire Bound contains mature content including depictions of graphic violence, and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author’s website.
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Perfect for fans of:
- Slow burn romance
- Found family
- Morally grey characters
- One bed
- Touch her and die
- Who did this to you
- Enemies to lovers
- Forced proximity
- Vampires vs. wolves!
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CROWNED BY DESTINY. CONSUMED BY VENGEANCE.
Against all odds, Meryn Cooper has inherited the crown—and a deadly war. As the Kingdom of Nocturna splinters under the weight of generations of lies, it is up to Meryn, her bonded direwolf Anassa, and their allies to bring the country back from the brink.
But the commoners, the Bonded, and the nobles are distrustful of their new queen and Meryn is caught in a deadly game of politics. Meanwhile, Meryn’s beloved younger sister, Saela, is more at risk than ever.
Confusingly, the one person Meryn can trust is Stark Therion—the dark, dangerous Alpha she thought hated her as much as she loathed him. Yet, his loyalty is unshakeable. His presence is intoxicating. And with his guidance, Meryn can seize an unthinkable level of power.
With enemies closing in and shadows stirring in her dreams, Meryn stands to lose her kingdom—and her heart.
Blood will spill. Bonds will break. Fate will be tested.
Perfect for fans of:
- Slow burn romance
- Forbidden romance
- Found family
- Morally grey characters
- Touch her and die
- Who did this to you
- Enemies to lovers
- Forced proximity
- Vampires vs. wolves!