4.5 ⭐️
Definitely check TWs!!
This was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.
It was deep, raw, gripping and just totally amazing.
It was so much more than a dark romance book.
I love Jennifer’s writing and can’t wait for her new book!
Definitely read Lotus if you loved this book.

This book takes such a heartbreaking journey. The things that these characters go through are absolutely gut-wrenching, but it truly makes their growth and healing and relationship that much more beautiful. In simple terms, you could say this book has some classic tropes: forbidden romance, shared trauma, enemies to lovers. But this book is honestly so much more than that and I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in a dark romance with lots of character growth and angsty romance. Jennifer Hartmann is such a fantastic author and continues to be one of my favorites.

Thank you Netgalley and Jennifer Hartmann for this amazing read! I wasn’t sure when I started if this was going to be an enjoyable book for me. The first half is very dark. But boy was I wrong. I LOVED this book. Jennifer Hartmann is an amazing writer. The fallout of the shared trauma between Cora and Reid is palpable. I could feel their sadness and fear even though I’ve never experienced anything like it. That’s how good the writing is. This book was raw and emotional and in its way beautiful. I would highly recommend it (just check TW first).