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Remember when I said the writing was pretty good in this one? I take it back, it's taken a turn for the worse.

You can't have a character that's like, "Don't push me, I don't want to let the monster out." and then proceed to describe some pretty basic vanilla sex between the characters other than him doing her in a dressing room and tying her hands up. I want to read about some crazy, questionable stuff if you make the characters throw out that warning.

The pacing of this book is sooooo fast. If you like more of a slow burn, this is definitely not for you.

Yep, I was right. The count for people "flashing eyebrows" is up to like 4 now. It's interesting how most authors have at least one phrase they use incessantly through their books.

After reading the absolute atrocity that was The Ritual, I decided to try out this book. Already the writing is better overall, but I can already tell what the author's favorite phrase is going to be, and it's people flashing their eyebrows. How does that even work? Raising an eyebrow yes, but flashing it? Interesting choice.

“I’ve risked my life for the Lords over and over,” I say, taking a deep breath. “I will do no less for my wife. She deserves that.” This is about the only line I've actually liked.

Not going to lie, it was a little satisfying that he got drugged and tied down to his hospital bed.

I wish people could see my face while I'm reading this. Especially when it's a part that people have underlined (I'm reading on Kindle). I just...can't. I'm too far to stop now though.

"You caught that, huh?" Of course she caught it, we usually remember things said that are out of the ordinary. It's giving Twilight vibes, when Bella is like, "What did he mean 'The Cullen's don't come here?" and Jacob is like, "You caught that, huh?" Yeah dummy, it was said like two seconds ago.

This book is written so weirdly. Things happen, and then a couple of chapters later you get a flashback of a detailed account of what happened. Just...why?

"When I find her—and I will—it’s going to take everything in me not to fucking kill her. That’s how angry I am." How romantic.

Him drugging her drink and then getting mad at the flight attendant for giving it to her is so funny to me. In a wtf kind of way.

"He's really toxic, but maybe it's my fault." I'm paraphrasing here, but ew.

Is she really surprised he drugged her with a sleeping pill? Last time he told her to drink something, it was GHB, so...

I don't like any of the characters, but I like Gunner more than I like Ryat. Pretty sure that's not what the author intended, but 🤷‍♀️

If this book mentions one more song title, I'm going to scream. Black Dagger Brotherhood series does it too, and I like that series, but even there it annoys the crap out of me. I swear we're up to 20 in this one at this point. Maybe a compromise is put little footnotes and then at the back of the book list the songs so if someone WANTS to know and listen at the same time, they can.

Also, why are there several times where it's written. "You hear..." This book is entirely written in first person, switching between the two MC, so why does it switch to second person for no reason? This is the second time I remember it happening; the first was at the party at the beginning.

This might be petty, but I hate the way he calls her "little one", like he's some centuries old vampire and not some rich college boy who's like a year older than her. If I finish this book it'll be a miracle.

"You mean he r*pes you." Funny for him to make that distinction. Oh wait, but she took an oath and "belongs" to him, so that word doesn't apply to what he does. I hate these characters so much, and I'm almost a third of the way through. This makes Den of Vipers look well written in comparison, and that's saying something.

"Did you go through my room when I wasn't here?" Girl, be for real, he drugged you and assaulted you when you were unconscious. He had plenty of time then to snoop around your place. Also, our of all the things he's done, your surprised he might have broken into your place? Okay... 😒

Also, how fast is this chick breathing that her boobs are bouncing? She might want to have that checked out.

I'm trying not to judge, but WHAT do people see in this book. I can't stand any of the characters. And it's inconsistent. Why did Ryat even bother blindfolding her if he was just going to immediately confirm it was him at the party. Why did it say that Blakely asked Matt if it had been him at the party, and then they had the same conversation at school. The dialogue is just 🤮

I can not stress enough how much I don't care what song is playing at this party. Three song titles have been thrown in within like 2 pages.

Trying to keep an open mind. Feels like a weird cult where they all think they're edgy and entitled to things. Guessing maybe Ryat is different? The writing isn't great, pretty cringey so far. But I'll give it more time.

It's been a long time since I laughed this much while reading a book. These characters are amazing, I'm in love with this book already!

Ah good, these characters are smart at least. They at least entertained the idea of misdirection .

Well, I officially figured out whodunit and why evidence was left in a certain place. Pretty obvious. Now to watch it unfold.

Nanny, Fanny...is there any question this is the same person? Multiple personalities much?

Andrea is so worried about getting her career off the ground that she has unprotected sex. Twice. Yeah, a baby will fit nicely in those plans. I'm trying really hard to like her but she's so dumb.

WTF Mitch? Why would you push her towards Dillon? I mean seriously, that's dumb enough...you guys are on a damn mission here. WORKING. She probably shouldn't be sleeping with anyone, especially the person they're working for. But also, probably not a good idea because, you know, she's impersonating the guys sister. She doesn't want to make Karli look bad, so making it look like she's sleeping with her brother? No.