Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

There was way too much going on early in this book, I think. It was fun to see more of Eli and Haruka, but it felt a bit confusing and all unnecessarily complicated for about the first half of the book. I think maybe I was a bit distracted while listening too, because I kept having to rewind the audio to keep up with the story.

Nothing bad by any means, but I’ve forgotten most of it already as it’s been a few days. Eli and Haruka didn’t feel as steady and secure in this book, and even though nothing actually happened, it was uncomfortable at times. Just a bit too much *possible* OM drama for my tastes. If you know your friend has the hots for you and they keep shooting their shot, and you know damn well your literal soulmate hates it, why the fuck are you still hanging out with said friend? Fool.


⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Established couple (book 2/2)
Fantasy elements
Hurt/comfort
Mental illness rep
Neurodivergent MC
College age
Possessive/protective/obsessive
Size difference
Touch averse MC
Wealthy MC
Mind-reading
Diverse found family
Soulmates

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
References to prescription drug use
Brief mentions of past kidnapping
Physical/knife attack
Bipolar MC
Assault and attempted kidnapping of MC
Thoughts of self harm + cravings
Codependency
Jealousy
MC unintentionally bruising other MC
Explicit sexual content
Licking blood
Throat-fucking
MC abducted and held captive
MC injured (stabbed)

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Eli’s friend tries to poach him from Haruka but Eli isn’t interested. Eli’s bodyguard has feelings for him and they become better friends during the book, but Eli doesn’t have feelings for him.
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance (fantasy elements)
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles (mentioned that they tried switching once, off page)
Main characters’ age: 19 and 21
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 371
Happy ending: Yes




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