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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The spiciest yet! Half spice, half plot with comfy predictability. A solid wrap to the series.
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Probably the best book in the series so far—strong chemistry and intensity between Sloane and Lucian.
Some chapters were a bit slow or boring, but expected since Lucy Score is known for slow burn romances.
Sloane is super likable—kind and a little "fiesty."
Lucian was kind in the past, but after family issues, he became distant and emotionally closed off.
Book includes mentions of domestic violence during Lucian’s teenage years—intense but important to note.
One thing that didn’t make sense:
→ Their grudge lasted 20+ years, even though Sloane clearly acted out of care.
→ Would have made more sense if the characters were in their 30s, not 40s.
→ Their grudge lasted 20+ years, even though Sloane clearly acted out of care.
→ Would have made more sense if the characters were in their 30s, not 40s.
Lucian’s sudden emotional shift felt rushed:
→ At first, he pushes Sloane away for her “safety.”
→ Then suddenly becomes protective and declares they’re together.
→ Sloane resists for a second, then agrees—but the transition feels abrupt.
→ At first, he pushes Sloane away for her “safety.”
→ Then suddenly becomes protective and declares they’re together.
→ Sloane resists for a second, then agrees—but the transition feels abrupt.
Wish the book had shown Sloane gradually accepting Lucian’s care, instead of skipping to “we’re a couple now.”
→ Would have loved to see that emotional progression instead of the slower chapters.
→ Would have loved to see that emotional progression instead of the slower chapters.
Same with Lucian suddenly agreeing to have kids—we needed more insight into why he changed his mind so fast.
Still love the friend group characters, and it was nice seeing them all doing well - shout out to the Knockemout men for showing vulnerability and admitting the women they are with are too good for them.
Glad Anthony Hugo finally faced consequences. (Also: wild that prisons can be privately owned in this country.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Violence, Grief
I love the second-chance trope. That said, the first two books set this up to be amazing, I was disappointed. I liked the book and it wrapping the sub-plot up in a nice bow(5⭐️). But the relationship between these two was lacking (2⭐️).
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was too long, as well as the other two, but I just can’t give it less than a 4. I’m so sad I’m done with the series. I love Lucian and this book, but I was thinking about if a man acting like that in real life and I couldn’t help but laugh. I don’t know how it worked in the book, but it just did.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes