Solid three stars because my toxic trait is reading mafia books. I don’t think this is the best one I read but it’s not the worst either. 

I honestly feel like I barely know the characters after reading almost 400 pages. Additionally, there was barely any dialogue, not even between the main couple outside of threatening each other. The only way they conversed was through a few thinly veiled text messages. 

The whole book I knew that whatever Tristain’s reason was for hating her had to be out of her control and nothing would be enough to justify it for me. I was right. Except my surprise came from Morana also realizing that. That final show down between the two of them was the best scene and I was so glad she did it. 

I think the second book will really build on their relationship. I hope it improves and that the writing improves with it. 

I will also admit that I started this series so I could read Dante and Amara’s story because I saw some snippets that intrigued me. Still holding out for that one.