Generously rounding up from 2 & 1/2 stars.
(***Warning there are a few spoilers in this review that I don't feel like hiding***)
This was an ok read, it wasn't memorable & definitely didn't inspire me to want to read the rest of the series. There were some things that just didn't make sense, some things that didn't work for the plot, and some issues with the main characters that didn't work well. Aislin was ok, though she sort of flip-flopped around a lot on her personality. Kai was ok, nothing spectacular, or memorable. The time line was moved along in a short fashion, when in reality, it should have taken longer (like her getting over the horrible abuse while being captive), to think after a few weeks, she's ready to have physical relations with Kai? Nope, not believable at all, most physically brutalized women take year(s) to get back to that point. My biggest gripe, killing off her father at the end, just because he wanted to be with his dead mate, give me a break, what a way to leave the daughter you just found out about so recently. It was abrupt & jarring for the story in general, especially doing so during her bonding ceremony with Kai, how selfish can the jerk be. I could see if he had died in battle or whatever other noble cause, but this way, nope, ruined the whole story for me. I was so pissed off, if it had been a paperback instead of my iPad, I'd have thrown it across the room. This does have a HEA for the couple, and the next book is about her best friend, so there's not a "cliff-hanger" for the couple, only the plot in general. I definitely don't recommend this book, as it left me mad & wishing I could get my time back.