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ALSO. It’s really hard to be listening to this on Audible what with all the Bryce/Hunt sex scenes. I think part of my issue is their relationship is a lot of sex and no substance. Each one of Bryce’s actions shows that she doesn’t trust Hunt like a mate would, and Hunt seems pretty 2D (I wish we got more of him because he is a really interesting character but alas) so the relationship just falls flat in my op.

the last 1/4 of this book is really hard to get through for me. Which is crazy, because I LOVED the last bit of CC1. But I just find Bryce’s behavior REALLY hard to stomach (Why not share her plans with Hunt? Her supposed mate?) and it doesn’t help that the dialogue is super stilted as well. We know SJM can write a compelling romance - why does Bryce and Hunt’s relationship fall so flat? All show, no tell.

Ithan currently giving me motivation to power through the audiobook. ITHAN I LOVE YOU!
His only family in the world died and yeah, he took it out on Bryce but would anyone in that position do differently? And he redeemed himself in CC1! Hunt's inner monologue really annoys me re: Ithan. I almost wish I didn't get any Hunt POVs b/c they make me like him less. :/

Ughhh I wish I was as invested in the relationship between Bryce and Hunt as I have been in literally any other of SJM's protag relationships! Why do I struggle...

Hmm... I forgot that I was never super obsessed with Hunt and Bryce pairing, especially in this one, which makes it a bit harder to get through. I do love Sophie Renast, though, so I'll continue on!

AHHHH why can't I finish my re-read so I can write the review. Dedicating myself to re-listening on Audible.