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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
dark
tense
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
Ok this started so good for me. I honestly was thinking that this might shape up to be one of my favourite RK books. It felt fresh, I LOVED Dahlia and was such a simp for Kane. I enjoyed the whole secret society, b****** father and Dahlia trying to infiltrate and solve her sisters attack.
Then at some point I felt like I was being dragged at warp speed through the plot, with kidnapping, deaths and betrayal being rammed down my throat so fast I had indigestion. I felt a bit short changed in the end and wanted more build up and depth to these key plot moments.
Overall, after being disappointed in Kiss the Villain, I was so happy to be back in a Rinaverse.
Then at some point I felt like I was being dragged at warp speed through the plot, with kidnapping, deaths and betrayal being rammed down my throat so fast I had indigestion. I felt a bit short changed in the end and wanted more build up and depth to these key plot moments.
Overall, after being disappointed in Kiss the Villain, I was so happy to be back in a Rinaverse.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
medium-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
I’m just over this. If this was maybe 100 pages shorter and a stand alone I’d be into it but I don’t like long drawn out dark romances.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Amazing start to the series, cant wait to see where it goes
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
tense
Strong character development:
Yes
I really enjoyed this book! The plot was gripping, and I loved how the sports element was present without overpowering the story — it struck a great balance. The secret society aspect? So good! It added an extra layer of intrigue that kept me hooked. What I loved most was Dahlia. She did not back down from Cain — she matched his energy and I was here for it! She wasn’t docile, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, their dynamic just worked so well because of how they challenged each other. I also loved the found family aspect with Cain, Jude, and Preston — watching them slowly start to accept Dahlia despite everything they’ve all been through was such a satisfying layer to the story.
This is definitely a dark romance, so make sure to check the trigger warnings (they’re included at the beginning). But overall? I devoured this and absolutely can’t wait for book two!
This is definitely a dark romance, so make sure to check the trigger warnings (they’re included at the beginning). But overall? I devoured this and absolutely can’t wait for book two!