The core of this book is its heart. 😍 I think my mistake was believing I could drop into book 4 of a series (even though they are supposed to be interconnected standalones) and not be confused by some of the relationships. I also think the story would have been well-served by having an editor who didn't mind being a little mean(er?). Overall, I think the story had some positive beats, but I probably should have started the series from book 1, so that's on me. 🫣