Ava and Brendan are so freaking good together. Their story started out so so well. I felt like both of their perspectives were so fresh and while there was drama, they were part of it in a different way. I thought the decoding aspect of the mystery was different than the other books and it worked well here. I also loved how unique Ava was apart from her siblings and cousins. Secrets are brewing in this one and I can't wait for everything to be revealed. I loved the spice and I loved that their relationship was done a bit slower than some of the other Steels. It was too good to put down and I can't believe I can't read the next one right away. This is a top tier series and Ava and Brendan are a top tier couple for sure. There was so much natural chemistry and their relationship didn't feel forced at all. I also thought tying the mystery back to the past was so smart and I'm ready for another ride on this journey. Helen Hardt pulls me in to her stories immediately and I'm already so attached (and obsessed!) with these two!