I was so into the first 50% of this book. I was vibing seeing Vi on her own, trying to wrestle her inner beliefs and actually developing as a character outside of her relationship with Xaden. 
And just as I thought this is it, they are getting to a point of understanding and peace, another secret got revealed and put them back to the start of the book and the whole will they won't they all over again. The whole reasoning behind why Xaden wasn't there for them to actually talk their shit out was so under-explained. And even then we was there and talking, every single conversation where they were getting somewhere and resolving their issues got interrupted every. single. fucking. time. I contemplated throwing my kindle across the room multiple times. 
This book definitely could have been shorter. The ending felt very rushed for how long it was set up. It ended too abruptly as well. 

I will pick up the next book, but if I feel underwhelmed by it again I'll probably DNF the series.