Name one thing that happened in this book. I’ll wait.

Second book syndrome was strong with this one. Dull, boring, unnecessary.


The entirety of this book could have been condensed into 50 pages.

We see almost no growth or exciting happenings from Ruby and James. There are many chapters from Ember and Lydia’s perspective. Both of which are snoozefests.

I have high hopes for the next one because dear god was this a letdown.

Kudos to James for maximum pining. That brings it up to two stars.

This book wrecked me in the most addictive way. There’s something so heartbreakingly real about the way Ruby and James orbit each other, filled with pain, pride, and the kind of longing that aches on every page. I love how this book doesn’t rush the healing. It lets the hurt breathe. It gives space for anger and forgiveness to sit beside each other. The writing has a softness that lets the emotional weight land, and the chemistry between them never lets you forget what’s at stake. It’s a story about love, but more than that, it’s about whether people can still choose each other after everything. This series is pure emotional chaos in the best possible way, and I’m completely hooked.