Part of this series’s draw for me is that Mara and Noah (and by extension the reader) can’t seem to find the lines between paranormal and science and psychosis, so it messes with your mind. This installment carries even more suspense, even more sense of urgency, higher stakes, the whole enchilada. It might also propagate some harmful stereotypes and misconceptions regarding mental disorders, healthcare professionals, and related topics; as with the first book, tropes comprise the foundation.

It does feel a little bit like I’ve read this story before, though I don’t usually reach for paranormal or romance novels. (But I have spent a lot of time with characters in therapy and treatment programs, so that aspect is definitely familiar.) Still, I want to see this one through.