To be transparent, I did DNF at about 55%-60%. This would have been 2 stars if the action hadn't picked up when it did. I'm disappointed, I enjoyed Chloe Gongs writing from the short story I read of hers, but this was so boring. Honestly, it could be that I haven't read These Violent Delights and so I'm not familiar with the characters and overall story. I liked the characters, most were just okay. I liked the world building. The book started off strong but I just couldn't force it. Maybe I'll read These Violent Delights and revisit later on.