I had really high hopes for this series for ages because so many people recommended it to me based on other books I've loved, and maybe my hype was just too much, because I found myself awfully let down. I didn't enjoy the writing itself very much. All of the characters felt a bit flat, especially Matthew; as much as I wanted to love him and root for him and even feel sorry for him, I just didn't think he was developed enough to connect to. I also struggled a lot with his wishy-washy nature about the incubi and how he'd go from hating them all and being furious one moment, to joking and smiling with them the next. I get that he's lonely and wants somewhere to belong, plus his feelings for Tarrick, but I just had a hard time buying into it.

On top of all of that, the dramatic twist at the end pissed me right off. I don't believe it, and if it was an angsty scenario I thought might clear up quickly, I might continue the series, but after looking at the synopsis for books 2 & 3, it's pretty evident I'm going to wade through several hundred more pages before it clears up. If this was a ship I was more invested in, that would be a good thing (I love a good slow burn!), but since I'm not, I don't think I can commit. Plus, book 3 has already been out 3 years and book 4 has been pushed back and doesn't have a release date in sight... Sigh.

I dunno, I really wanted to love this series but I think I'm going to quit it at the end of this first book. If the finale comes out and people really rave about it, I might continue. I'm so sad. Leave me to mourn what could have been greatness.