3.85 AVERAGE


reminded me so much of kristen ashley books.
very quick read too!

Honestly it was almost a dnf but I pushed through because I didn't want to miss anything if I read the other books.
adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Mweh 2.5 stars

Favorite contemporary standalone ever!!!

I just adore this book! I have a thing for reverse age gap romance, and this is the pinnacle of perfect example of that!
King is my perfect book boyfriend: he's intense, incredibly smart and well-read, responsible and dirty talks like I love!
Cress is a great FMC, you can feel for her when she doubts...
King will forever own my heart. ❤️
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was a decent story but really poorly written. Amateurish characters and use of descriptors. 
adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

So freakin good! I loved the characters, the drama, the angst, the taboo, the sex, the sweet! It was an awesome book! And I want more!!!

**Update after 2nd read **
Loved it! Not as much as the first time I read it, though. I took a star off because I wished Cress didn't waffle so much and there were some loose ends left hangin', but I did still really enjoy it.
challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
adventurous dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced