3.5 ☆ - i definitely enjoyed this one more than book 1 (going in with low expectations helped lol)

i ADORE Bridget, she's the type of heroine i love to read about it in romance novels. she's sweet (but not sunshine heroine level of sweet), and she's a lil freak in bed. i love a good balance.
i was a little nervous about Rhys towards the start. i've reached the point with romances where i'm over the excessively possessive heroes (like get a grip PLEASE) but Rhys definitely grew on me <3 he is the embodiment of the "hates everyone but her" trope. it was cute.

i love the taboo, forbidden vibe this book had going on. but OOF the time jumps (my biggest pet peeve with romances lmfao). it definitely damaged the story for me. i don't just want glimpses into the characters relationship, i wanna watch it grow. anyway, this was fun and definitely a step up from book 1 (thank god). I've heard that book 3 is even better so i'm excited!!!

sidenote: i am INTRUIGED by Christian