I put this on my TBR list I have on Libby for books that have super long waitlists and completely forgot about it until yesterday morning. I was going through trying to figure out what I was in the mood for and BAM. Here stood this absolute GEM 🖤

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, wanting to come through the pages and scream at Ruth. Bottom Springs and the powerful that live there were so much more than I thought. I believed in the Low Man until the very end, but loved the turn of events. It was so satisfying after everything Ruth and Everett endured growing up there. 

Everett and Ruth are amazing too. They were truly that all encompassing love that burns you up, and that you dream up as a child reading fairy tales. Just the super dark version 😅

There was so much that came to light and so many small mysteries entangled in one large scheme. And that ending?! 😭 I love that it was open ended, but I need to know if they make it. I refuse to believe anything else.

I would say that this book is best read going in blind, but the TW are a must read since there are some heavy topics in it. 

🌑FAVORITE QUOTES🌑
That had to be the worst kind of prison—the one whose bars were buried under your skin, invisible cages around your heart and mind.

"I thought once that you might be the answer to the only prayer I ever made. Or my conscience—my heart, beating outside my body."

"I love you, Ruth. Of course I love you. It’s the only thing that’s ever redeemed me."