While I enjoyed this book it was extremely long. The length of this book did not add to the story and did not make the romance more compelling. Truly an equally strong romance could’ve been crafted in less pages. That being said, I did enjoy Asher and Scarlett’s story. We love a little forbidden moment and what better tension than your brother’s rival? Asher and Scarlett’s relationship developed into something deep and meaningful. They both were vulnerable with each other and offered the support the other needed. While I understood the third act conflict, I did find it a little frustrating.

While Scarlett had a revelation that she too displayed self destructive behaviors she did not own up to that in the reconciliation.

The connections to the Ana Huang universe offered up fun little moments for fans of her work. I recommend this to fans of Throttled by Lauren Asher.