I loved this book! It gave me definite Alanna/Lioness Quartet vibes, but Adult instead of YA. Althea is so awesome and her resilience to go after what she wants is inspiring. I love that she trains outside of the lessons and studies on her own to help her catch up/surpass the men against whom she is competing. Her chemistry with Wilder is 🥵🔥 and I love me a good grumpy MMC. The trials and fights had me at this edge of my seat rooting for her and her trio of misfits. Kip and Cal are just the best and I need them to have HEAs, please and thank you. I cannot wait to see what comes next!