I would honestly rate this 4.25 stars, but since the app doesn’t allow that, I’ll give it 5. The book is well-written, with a story that keeps you intrigued and engrossed. If you have arachnophobia, please consider that before reading. This is a dual POV done in a unique way: the first half is from Olivia's (FMC) POV, and the second is from Malachi's (MMC) POV. When it shifts to Malachi's perspective, the author does an excellent job diving into his psyche, making it intense and compelling. Often, books focus solely on the FMC’s struggle with taboo aspects, but here, we also see the MMC grappling with everything. This book is so well-written. It ends abruptly, but not on a cliffhanger, and Book 2 is out on 9/29/2024.