This is probably a 4.5 star book for me, but only because I wanted MORE! Such a wonderful end to an amazing story. I would love to see a spinoff series set in this world. The characters, world-building, and plot were all thoroughly engaging and even though the book was well over 600 pages, it didn't feel like that at all.

I love Lia and Rafe's relationship, I just wish they'd had a little more time just the two of them.

I started shipping Pauline and Kaden when I first read Kiss of Deception. I was so glad their story unfolded the way it did.

Excuse me, I need to go out now and purchase every book Mary E. Pearson has ever written!