I don't even know where to begin with this review. Having already read "The Game" and knowing this is an origin story for the beloved Teddy Poe - I knew this was going to tear my heart out and stomp on it.

The level of love I have for Teddy is unparalleled and I simultaneously was and was NOT ready for this journey. Ruby, you are a sadistic woman. But I love you for it. 

Ruby's writing is captivating and Teddy and Eden's story had me ensnared the whole way through. After all that's said and done, I am so happy that Teddy's past got it's own full length book and I really did adore Eden so much. Their obsession for one another was tragically beautiful and all consuming. I think I might have highlighted this entire book. 

Emotions aside, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the spice is spicing in this one too. Talk about origin stories? Well, here's the origin story to all Teddy's delicious k*nks. (But also, how did Ruby even manage to make the spice beautiful? The way they were discovering themselves with one another could also make me cry!)

In summary, I'm still at a loss for words and nothing I can say will encompass my need for more.