Forbidden Flesh

Prey #5

by Carmen Rosales

Melody

I was drowning in my secret, living with my consequences.

I had one last chance at college, but something is wrong.

I can sense it in the air.
It’s dark and twisted, and his name is Valen Vikiar—the notorious bad boy of Kenyan.

Despite warnings to stay away, despite the little voice in my head screaming at me to run, it was too late.

I couldn't resist.

I'm addicted to the rush and danger of being with him.

He consumes my every waking thought, drawing me deeper into a dangerous game where desire and power collide.

He is evil.

I am...forbidden.

Genres: Dark Romance, Dark, Romance, College Romance, Smut, College, Gothic

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 4, 2024

About the author

Carmen Rosales is a best-selling Dark Romance and Latinx author. She loves to write in different genres of Romance and erotic horror under her alter ego, Delilah Croww. Beyond her writing, Carmen is a devoted mother who loves spending time with her loved ones. Join her VIP list to hear about her latest releases and giveaways at www.carmenrosales.com



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Reviews

[Erika Braga · Rating 3 out of 5]

Valen, Valen, Valen …… 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
He was from the beginning my favorite SON OF KENYAN. He is sexy as hell, mysterious, mean but he is the only SON that has a heart and his emotions are sincere. In the third book, Appetite, my heart broke for him, he is the youngest in the group and his demons are different. But he is loyal and the best friend in the group. I ADORE him.
As costumery in this series, the plot is actually unexpected and I was a little surprised in the end. Melody is a sweet broken girl who has no idea HOW MUCH Valen truly loves her and the LENGTHS he would go for her. He is PASSIONATE!
Melody is so broken that she doesn’t even understand half of what is happening. I can’t say anything about this book without spoiling. I just wished the end was better explained. I understood but I think was a little confusing. Could’ve also be longer so we had more of them. Regardless this series is amazing, raw, gritty, sexy, passionate and very romantic ! Now I have to wait for Garret and Rose story ❤️

[Shanisse Anderson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Confused?!

The editing was horrible and a lot of the last half doesn’t make sense? It was jumping to things completely different then was happening in the moment (example) Melody wasn’t talking to Valen for days, then all of a sudden, he’s in The Order robe and mask chasing her in the woods and saying I love you a few pages after.
I’m very confused with that’s going on, if it’s just glitching on the kiddle app or if this is actually the book?
I’m actually very disappointed, I don’t normally write reviews but I had to say something.
Valen is my favourite character out of the whole series and we only got 200pgs on him? And 20 of the pages were a repeat of what had happened moments before.
I hope this is fixed and redeemed, as I said before because he’s my favourite character and we practically got nothing on him.

[Connie · Rating 1 out of 5]

So I’ve REALLY enjoyed this series. The writing was just a bit on the amateur side but I grew to like the characters and their storylines. Now this was… honestly, almost immediately I was disinterested. Boy, I had no idea just had bad this book would get. Melody came off a bit dramatic to me. Like her “hard home life” story felt forced as hell. You’re living in squalor because your parents were disappointed in you?? lol ok whatever. But what really pissed me off was the author getting her OWN characters’ names wrong! I kept wondering “who the hell is Victoria” only for her to FINALLY get it right and call her Veronica and I’m just like “🤨😑” and then she goes back to calling the girl Victoria! But I went back to the blurb of the last book and that SAME book that calls the fmc Victoria, the ENTIRE book her name is Veronica!! WTF?!?! Girl get it together! also, in this book the girl said Jess was blonde when in the other books she was VERY MUCH A BRUNETTE! How do you forget your own characters like omg! I would’ve knock some off the ratings for that alone because you confusing me and me remembering more details about your character than you did is a problem. This book seemed like it was written by a totally different person who only skimmed the last 4 books and may also be an 18 year old virgin with a thesaurus. The dialogue was more pretentious, the flow wasn’t there, the chemistry between the two main characters felt rushed and ultimately nonexistent. It took me damn near a week to finish this book and that’s saying a lot because it was just over 200 pages long. Which is a testament to how uninteresting it was. The editing was ATROCIOUS my GOD! Jesus Pete maybe the worst I’ve ever read? The storyline is as all over the place. It’s like the book just jumps scenes with little to no explanation. This book was complete and total chaos idk how an author could regress so much in a single series. By the time I got to the plot twist I was so fucking confused. This book left me absolutely stunned in the worst way. It deserves less than the 1 ⭐️ I’m giving it tbh. Not a single redeeming quality. I should be compensated for wasting time on this. The ONLY reason I’m reading the next one is because it’s the final one and it’s less than 200 pages but I have no expectations… well, that’s a lie. After this hot garbage I expect it to be terrible.

[Gina McIntyre · Rating 2 out of 5]

Needs a proofreader/editor

Let me start by saying that I absolutely loved the previous books in the series. I loved the characters and the plot. They were great reads. However, this book should not have been allowed to go to print with this many grammatical errors. The storyline was, in my opinion, missing some significant details. It just seemed like, at times, important information and details were lacking. There was an entire section that was repeated twice that I had to skip through. There seem to be gaps in the plot. The constant back-and-forth between present and past tense was at times confusing. The story definitely has great potential. I have read the previous books in the series, and none of them had the significant number of errors that this one did. An editor and or a proofreader definitely needs to look at this book.

[Jade Redfern · Rating 1 out of 5]

I honestly did not think this series could get any worse and then I read this.

Firstly, the proofreading and editing are horrific! Grammatical errors throughout most of the book and multiple repeated lines, even half a chapter repeated straight after another. Rookie mistake.

Secondly, WTF?! The last 30 pages absolutely crucify the book, it doesn’t leave the reader wanting more, it leaves the reader thinking what the hell has just happened?! And not in a positive way. It was completely and utterly ridiculous.

This book absolutely ruins the series and it had the promise of being something great for Valen’s character after Jess….

2 hours of my life that I’ll never get back, do yourself favour and avoid reading this book.

[Melissa Houpt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden Flesh is the 5th book in the prey series and is Valen and Melody’s book. The ending 🤯 it was a mindfu(k in the best possible way. I did not see it coming. I’ve loved Valen since the first book, he’s been a favorite of mine and I’ve been impatiently waiting for his book.🙃There was always that sweet side that drew me in and this book just proved it.Don’t get me wrong he has his dark and delicious side too, which especially comes out when protecting Melody, the woman he loves. They were truly meant for one another. The way he waited for her…🥹🫠🫠and his brother, omg I really hope he gets his own book because I loved him. This series just keeps getting better and better, I can’t wait for Garret and Rose’s book next. I 1000% recommend this book.

[C. Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wait, what?!?! Ok I definitely was NOT expecting all that!! The last few chapters of this blew my mind and had my jaw on the floor where it remains. Holy cow that was awesome!! I’ve loved Valen since book one, Thirst, and have been waiting for his story since book three, Appetite. I can’t wait for book six, Envy, next!! I need more, so much more!! 🖤🔥😈🔥🖤

My favorite quotes from Valen:

• I’m thinking this while she stares at me. Her eyes were full of lust, not wanting to let go. I was afraid of what I might do. I am afraid of what it would mean if she did it, but I need her. I need to feel her just a little.

She is the heroin, and I’m the addict, and I would do anything for a taste.

• When I look at the pain in Melody’s eyes, it releases the evil I hide behind every joke and smile. Darkness no one sees coming.

[Katherine M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am all torn up after that twist of all twists. Even after going back and re-reading parts I am so confused about timing. This one was much different than the others in the series, up until about 90%. Then that twist hits, and what the characters are all saying, I get it, but I’m still like in a total mindf*ck, if that makes sense. You just have to read it. This series is so good!!!! ! can’t say what I want to say without giving away anything. Also, I would read the series from the beginning so you really understand things better. This author has me all messed up in a good way. I can’t wait to read the next one.
And I really hope “Ariel” gets a book too.... He was one of my favorite characters. Valen is so very different in this book than he was in the other books. He was just perfect though..... like he turned into the cinnamon roll hero we didn’t know we wanted.

This story is about Valen, the last of the founding fathers, and a member of The Order and Melody, one of The Prey and a scholarship student at Kenyan University. If you’ve read this series, you know you are in for a ride. Their relationship is up and down. Valen is a sex addict, heartbreaker who can’t do relationships. Melody’s ex got her kicked out of her prior college and she is dealing with major trauma.

[Erin Stapel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book took me a little to get through. I have a read a few from this author and I always seem to start strong then start to wonder on the length of the buildup. I always continue it and glad that I do. Although there are spots that I'm not 100% fond of the ends always blow my mind and the last part of the book I was glued to. All the turns and twists I had to reread a few things but i'm glad that I read this book and if you can keep reading through the last part leaves you in a total mindf*ck. This series is really good, and I am glad I read it.

[DFS · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story follows Valen and Melody. The book does touch on some dark subject matter as it is a dark romance. Melody is looking to start her life over after being kicked out of her previous college and having to leave her parent's house. We know Valen through the earlier books in the series. I want to write this review without giving spoilers. Delving into Valen's past was put to the side, in order to focus on Melody's story. I would have liked to have a deeper look into Valen's character. He's very compelling and he had the makings of a complex character, but we only meet him at surface level. His chemistry with Melody is what makes the book so good. There was a building sense of urgency in their relationship with Melody being very out of her element and has unknowingly been put into the loin's den. Melody was a good FMC and was very compelling till the ending. She was strong and her actions and thoughts were logical. She isn't a pushover and her character was doing great till the ending. The ending is what hurts the book the most. It was shocking, but it wasn't properly built up and was hard to understand. Then, upon rereading, I'm more confused because the web that was being weaved throughout the book was incomplete.

[Judie · Rating 5 out of 5]

*An ARC was provided in exchange of an honest review*


Holy hotness!! This read was beyond addicting! The chemistry between Valen & Melody is insane and I loved every second of it! The tug and pull was everything! I could not stop reading as I had to know how their story would unfold! Gah!!! So freakin good!! A MUST-READ!

[Vix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hooked

I am devouring these books at a great rate . The MMC are characters that I love to hate but then by the end of each book I find myself actually liking them. Ive loved all the FMC and there back stories. The spice in these books is 5star for me. I think they are fantastic dark romance books . Highly recommend them if you are a dark romance reader .

[carolina Velásquez · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending was pretty wild… I didn’t see that twist coming. At first this book felt a little too young for me… but it’s a short read so I kept going. The twist with the FMC … I have to say never read anything like it, which is why I giving it 4/5x

[Janee · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happened?

I forget how addictive Rosales' books can get.

Melody is struggling with her life. Valen is either obsessed or in love with her. Though out the book everything gets murky to make sense of what is happening. I'm still a little confused about the ending.

I think I need more of Melody and Valen to understand

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tragically Beautiful

I've read this entire series. It's twisted and dark in delicious ways. There's only 1 thing that keeps this from being a 5 star revireviews, that's the reveal....

I need to read it a 2nd time to get the timeline down. It seems like it's off by a year in the reveal. And, the reveal doesnt include everything it should. I don't want to give anything away.

I've been dying for Valen's book since this series was introduced. I was only slightly disappointed.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not sure how I feel about this book. The first 90% was amazing although it did feel a little different than the previous as the story continued but the writing was different. Then BAM total twist.

This review contains spoilers below.










I loved the beginning of the book and then all of a sudden there is a big jump and memory loss with DID. All this other stuff happened that there was no other explanation or warning she mentioned her older sister but other than the one party and the ending she’s a nonexistent character. The ending with Rose was confusing so I had to reread those pages to get an understanding how she fit in. I think it ended too easy with Melissa being taken out and the older self only had a few pages to wrap everything up but overall good book. Gia and the twins will forever be my favorite and I also hope that Ariel gets his own book.

[Jesse Simpson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had so much potential but this series really needs a proofreader. There are so many mistakes and they can’t even get the names of the characters correct.
Poorly written and could have been better. It seemed rushed and was confusing at times. The author needs to spend some time filling In between the lines and building the plot and giving readers time to use their imagination. The way some of the incidents are written, it was anticlimactic.
If you go back and rewrite this whole series and have someone edit it, you’d be on your way. But if you keep writing like this and having this many errors, quit while you’re not ahead.

[Abby Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book! The ending was a total shock for me!! I also like that some of the characters from the past books are in this!

[Kolleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the first 80% of this book. The ending became really confusing and rushed.

The FMC and MMC were great, and I loved where the story was going. I just feel like the issues with the fmc needed a more detailed explanation for me to follow better.
But maybe that's just me.

This is a dark secret society romance.

[I’m a Paula too… Thompson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another DID person? Why?!

I’m pretty sure the previous books had a guy, Reid, with a second personality too. So now Melody has one. I’m fairly sure that this is rare in the population. In fact, globally it occurs in only 1.5% of the population. So this is an interesting point for the book but it is apparently rather unrealistic.

This wouldn’t have bothered me too much except we’d just had something similar in the previous books . Repeating this as the major plot twist didn’t work for me. Sorry.

Unfortunately I actually bought this series instead of using KU. I do that occasionally but I’ll stop for now. This also has numerous editing problems that a good editor should have caught. The paid editor, if there was one, should not only be embarrassed but should return the author’s money. Unacceptable…

[Tara Duncan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had so much promise! I swear it could have been good. What happened, you ask? Everything and nothing!
The grammatical errors throughout this entire series was astronomical. This book specifically had repeated lines and chapters! There’s no way this series saw the eyes of an editor.
I liked Valen throughout the series, so I wanted to read his story. It was like reading three books blended together, and calling it one. The rapid explanation of Melody’s condition left readers with even more questions. Only to just be told she’s married to Valen and she’s two months pregnant. Stop. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

[Brittney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Forbidden Flesh by @carmenrosalesauthor is a captivating journey into the depths of forbidden desire, where the allure of danger and the intoxication of passion collide with devastating consequences. Set against the backdrop of college life, protagonist Melody finds herself entangled in a web of darkness and temptation when she encounters the enigmatic and notorious bad boy, Valen Vikiar.

From the outset, the author weaves a tale filled with palpable tension and raw emotion. Melody's internal struggle is vividly portrayed as she grapples with the allure of Valen despite the warnings echoing in her mind. The author skillfully captures the magnetic pull of forbidden attraction, drawing readers into a world where boundaries blur and inhibitions are cast aside.

At the heart of Forbidden Flesh lies the complex dynamic between Melody and Valen. Their relationship is portrayed with a raw intensity that is both mesmerizing and unsettling. Rosales delves deep into the psyche of her characters, exploring the darker aspects of desire and the consequences of succumbing to temptation. As Melody becomes increasingly entangled in Valen's world, the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate the murky waters of obsession and danger.

The author’s prose is as intoxicating as it is haunting, drawing readers into a world where passion and peril collide. The vivid imagery and evocative language bring the story to life, immersing readers in a tale that is as seductive as it is sinister. From the dimly lit streets of Kenyan to the hallowed halls of academia, Forbidden Flesh is a journey into the heart of darkness that will leave readers spellbound until the very last page.

In Forbidden Flesh, the author delivers a gripping and atmospheric tale that explores the forbidden depths of desire. With its richly drawn characters, evocative prose, and tantalizing plot twists, this novel is sure to captivate readers from beginning to end. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of passion, danger, and intrigue, as Forbidden Flesh takes you on a journey you won't soon forget.

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[Danielle Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a brilliant book, but so hard to summarise because it was a literary mind game, taking us on a journey where the more you try to make sense of the story and Valen's obsession, the more confused you become, and then all of a sudden the author hits you with a twist you didn't see coming and things become clearer, and it was a very clever twist too. Honestly, I was shooketh.
 
From the early onset of this book, Valen comes across negatively, and the way the author writes his character makes it easy to believe the role he's assigned to—as someone who is a sex addict, doesn't care about people, and moves from girl to girl. However, as the story progresses, that stereotype begins to slip away, and we get to see a truer representation of him, and in the case of Melody, he does care a lot. As readers, we aren't sure why he cares so much, and Melody doesn't know either.
 
Melody has some heavy trauma; she knows something has happened to her, and she's blocked it out the best she can, but it's left her with holes and affected the way she lives her life. She lost her family, her schooling, her home, and more due to incidents with her ex, Zack, who continues to torment her. We see her try to move on with her life and start afresh, but she's still haunted by the past, and that's why she pushes back from Valen's advances, as she's scared. Through her growing friendships with Rose and Azriel and her limited interactions with some of the other sideline characters, we start to see a change in her, and I love the little bit of sass and snark she has, especially with Melissa.
 
The inclusion of a secret society, a serial killer, and an arranged marriage with an overly possessive woman added a whole new layer to the story, and it had me reading in one sitting as I was so desperate to find out just what was happening and how Melody was linked to Valen's world and what that meant for the two of them.
 

[Rachel #mrs.zerofoxgvn · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK, I was given this book as an official ark reader and I’m so torn between this rating honestly; between four 4 1/2 five stars I feel like four is not enough. It needs to be somewhere in the middle. At the beginning of this book, I thought OK this is gonna be like at 3 1/2 for you know star Until probably I wanna say around chapter 27/28. I had to go back a chapter because I thought I had missed some thing - because chapter 28 through the end of the book really just throws you for a loophole and you’re just like what the fuck just happened And I wanna say at first you think valen is a total asshole- fuck boy dark aura who you know is bad for you but ungodly hot. and you’re like Melody come on girl you’re tugging at my heartstrings here with everything you’re going through. This is definitely a College romance, academia/ secret Society order type of book trope- definitely morally grey dark Romance. I don’t know if I wanna go as far as to say it could possibly be maybe kind of enemies to lovers. It’s a forbidden romance 100% in the beginning of the book until you get to the end and then your whole vision of the book, just shatters and changes I love Azriel, I freaking love Valen& Melody like everybody is just so many secrets in this book I really enjoyed it. This is actually the first book I’ve read from this author and I look forward to book 6 and also I think I’m gonna check out her books that are considered erotic horror and she goes by Delilah Crowe and I’m really excited Carmen. Thank you for letting me be a part of this and definitely you guys should read this book I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a really quick read and once you start you kinda really just you really want to get to the end. You don’t wanna put it down as you can see. I finished it in two days..

I did by best to not have spoilers ! That ending was 👀👀

[Cassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

🏈📚 ARC Book Review 📚🏈

Title: Forbidden Flesh
Author:
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Melody wanted a normal free life away from her past and the constant judgement from her parents. Perfect football brother and perfect daughter, Melody was the odd one out, the rebellious child.

Moving out and into a dodgy yellow rundown trailer and working at a diner to get by. She doesn’t know if this is going to be her life forever or if she will be accepted back into school.

Watch the journey between Melody and Valen and the challenges faced for both the FMC and MMC.

⚠️ Warning ⚠️
It does touch on some disturbing contact for SA and eating disorders. Please be aware of this going into reading this book.

***
I did enjoy reading this book and it has some amazing spice as well. It is dark and talks about some topics people might find uncomfortable. Over all, near the ending did get a little confusing for me but it does explain it towards the very end of the story. I liked the story line and world/character building.

I would recommend people to read this story if the below tropes are what you’re interested in.

Tropes:

✨ Found Family
✨ Secret Society
✨ Who hurt you
✨ Morally Grey MMC
✨ Touch her and you will be unalived
✨ Dark Romance
✨ Dark Academia

#forbiddenflesh #foundfamily #secretsociety#whohurtyou #morallygrey #darkromance #darkacademia #carmenrosales #arcreview

[A. Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're at all familiar with this series, this is Valen's story. Valen was the youngest of the men at the beginning of the series. I had to ask myself, how does a admitted sex addict fall for a singular girl 🤔? Valen thought in previous books he was falling for a girl, only for that girl to marry his best friend instead. I will say, I remember in past books that girl, her now husband, and Valen being together at the same time. That's probably not going to lead to a love connection. Anyway, this book finds Valen a completely different man. Dare I say Valen is ready to almost grow up! Is Valen still addicted to sex? Yes, but oddly he finds himself only wanting one woman, Melody. Melody is damaged because of some jerks from her past and denies Valen. Yes, you heard me, Melody doesn't want to have sex with the one man who has basically slept with every woman at Kenyan. Melissa, remind me why no one has killed her so far? Melissa has been a royal pain from the very first book! I never could stand her. The last 3 or 4 chapters blew my mind! I was like wtf did I just read? I could've used some more chapters and explanation on that. I was still left thinking - seriously what? I'm glad Valen found someone to settle him down because he was WILD!

[♡Anieta♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc Read📖

My Rating 5/5⭐️

This book was Literally Mind Blowing, I enjoyed Melody and Valen's Story so much.They have such a unique relationship and friendship.The Storyline is absolutely Amazing I seriously did not expect the huge change in the story at the end .Well F.cking Done You are an Astonishing writer !!!

Beware this book has some triggers please read them.⚠️

....and alot of spice🥵


Blurb:

Melody

I was drowning in my secret, living with my consequences.I had one last chance at college, but something is wrong.I can sense it in the air.It’s dark and twisted, and his name is Valen Vikiar—the notorious bad boy of Kenyan.Despite warnings to stay away, despite the little voice in my head screaming at me to run, it was too late.

I couldn't resist.

I'm addicted to the rush and danger of being with him.He consumes my every waking thought, drawing me deeper into a dangerous game where desire and power collide.
He is evil.
I am...forbidden.

Tropes:

🖤 Secret Society
🔥 Found Family
🖤 Morally Gray MMC
🔥 Dark Romance
🖤 Touch her and Die
🔥 Dark Academia
🖤 Obsession


Thank you so much for the Opertunity to read this book 🖤

[Eunice Hayward · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good evening, Darlings of Darkness,

Let's dive into the shadows with "Forbidden Flesh," book six in Carmen Rosales' Prey series. Brace yourselves, as this tale delves into some heavy territory. Remember, I'm not here to play the role of your mother or dictate your choices—Google exists for a reason. But believe me when I say, the journey through pain and suffering in this book is worth every moment.

Now, onto the characters. Melody and Valen steal the spotlight, with Valen capturing my heart in a way only a fictional character can. But the side characters are no less intriguing, leaving ample room for interpretation. The story's pace is just right, keeping you hooked from start to finish. And while the spice may not be plentiful, it hits all the right notes when it matters most.

Overall, "Forbidden Flesh" is a gripping tale that sets the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable series. Whether you choose to embark on this journey or not, know that I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Yours in the madness of storytelling,
E

[Reads smut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden Flesh" by Carmen Rosales is a gripping tale that delves into the dark and dangerous world of desire and forbidden attraction. The story follows Melody, a college student grappling with her intense connection to Valen Vikiar, the notorious bad boy of Kenyan.

Rosales skillfully crafts a narrative that is both seductive and suspenseful, drawing readers into a web of passion and intrigue. The forbidden romance between Melody and Valen is fraught with tension, as they navigate a dangerous game where desire and power intersect.

As Melody becomes entangled in Valen's world, she is faced with difficult choices and consequences that threaten to consume her. The magnetic pull between the characters adds depth to the storyline, creating a sense of urgency that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

"Prey #5: Forbidden Flesh" is a dark and compelling read that explores themes of temptation, danger, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Carmen Rosales weaves a mesmerizing tale of forbidden love that will leave readers captivated until the very end.

[Jazimine Crawford · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this book is part of a series. I really enjoyed the first three books. I even enjoyed the fourth book. I enjoyed this book up until the twist. To be honest, this book needed to be longer for the twist to be thoroughly explained for it to really makes sense to me. The twist that she has DID does not make any sense. Because it opens up so many questions like who knew she had it who didn’t know she had it. So you’re telling me the first time she saw when she was not the first time she saw him? So you’re telling me she was in high school at the same time. The timeline just does not make any sense at all. So her sister who’s a lesbian is not real real? How come we never heard from Adam again? Who was the murder? This book left me very frustrated at the end to the point where I’m not even gonna read the book in this series when it comes out because they already started with the twist so rose is Melody sister who thinks she has an older sister who dated Garrett but she doesn’t cut it out I’m not going for it anymore.