Okay so holy tension—Will They, Won’t They, When Will They Again. Gave me St Clair vibes (early Hades and Persephone series). But really it was the ambiguity around who the FMC is and the freaking cliffhanger—from Lach’s chapter to the epilogue. 

A lot of reviews say there’s mafia vibes, but it’s more Night Court (yes, SJM) with guns. Not bad, just wasn’t getting mafia vibes.

Good side characters I hope get more page time and sub-stories of their own. 

Some good spicy scenes, but the build up is superior. But I like a good tease, so take that as you will.

I have more questions than I wish, especially after Lach’s chapter, but I suspect that’s what Lee intended—damn writers. Insert “I’m tired of this grandpa” gif here—but really, I’m not tired of it😂. 

This was just entertaining as hell, and I honestly am mad I didn’t know the second book wasn’t out until April 2025.

I mean, the ring and all of Lach’s chapter. SO many questions about WHO Cate is.