This was a tough story to rate. First the good: despite not reading the other books in the series, Jordan and Cam felt like fully developed characters. Their relationship unfolded in a way that made sense to me, and the outcome felt earned. I never felt like they were taking a shortcut to happiness.

The bad: I felt increasing discomfort every time Jordan was willing to engage with Bryan. That discomfort made it difficult to continue with the story.

The DV was definitely difficult to read, even knowing it was coming.

I wanted Jordan to reclaim her power, but I was also increasingly frustrated by her insistence on doing it alone.

Ultimately, I was rooting for Jordan and Cam to get out of their own way and find their HEA. And really, that's all I can ask for.