I really thought I would like this more than what I did, but it just didn’t resonate as deeply as the first one, which I’ve literally read five or six times now. I really think it has to do with Wynter. I love her, and Auzanne writes Mary Sue female leads all the time, but Wynter is even more Mary Sue than her norm, and I’m not digging it. It creates ZERO drama or tension because Wynter always knows what to expect and always comes out on top.

Outside of that, I absolutely love the side characters! They are my favorite crazy bunch and I am so ready for Annabel’s book. Also - the heat is through the roof with this book!