Meet Me at the Ruins

Luna Westish

Meet Me at the Ruins is a contemplative story of love, lust, friends, and anxiety, set in early 2000s Edinburgh

It's 2003, and Margo is reeling from a bad breakup. She's looking forward to a drama-free semester abroad at the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland. When she meets Ren, her beautiful and mysterious downstairs neighbor, her plans to keep things uncomplicated suddenly vanish. Struggling with the pace of her courses, and unsure of how to nurture her new friendships, Margo's brain works overtime to make sense of her environment. She longs for Ren, but she's unwilling to place her life on hold while he figures out his complicated feelings. Always trying to rise above her anxious nature, Margo throws herself into the social and romantic opportunities offered by her new city. She finds happiness in small moments, reveling in fluffy cappuccinos, long runs past ancient stone buildings, museums with friends, and surprising, spicy encounters. Despite the low rumble of an existential crisis nipping at her feet, Margo is determined to find her place in the world.

TLDR: Normal People x One Day x Eleanor Oliphant is Complete Fine

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IAC Main Tropes:

Slow Burn

Detailed Tropes:

cinnamon roll, golden retriever, black cat, FMC, MF, single POV, new adult, mutual pining, slow burn, consent king, aftercare, heat/spice, open door

Representations in This Book:

Mental Illness, Neurodivergence

Age Groups:

New Adult, Adult

Spice Level:

Level 5

Available Formats:

Paperback, eBook

Content Information:

Level 3

Sexual content. Short scene of a woman feeling physically trapped by a man (no physical contact). Another character is "roofied" (no assault/sexual assault).

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Luna Westish

Luna Westish is a wanderer, always looking up at buildings and searching for their next coffee. In another life, they write about sustainability, business, motherhood, and their ex-cult experiences. Their study abroad trip and later visits to Scotland are a constant source of fond memories and inspiration.

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