Another KR book for the win!!! While I don’t think any book by the author will top “Before I Let Go” for me this was another great book to add to the list. It was heartfelt, passionate, and full of steam. The pacing was fair with compelling characters, an interesting plot, and a thought-provoking cliffhanger type ending.

Kennedy continues to prove why she’s a must read author. Her writing is sharp and compelling, there’s always diversity within her characters, and a unique style in the way she tells a story.

I enjoyed both MC’s throughout the book for the most part I mean the intensity of their connection was hard to deny. I’m not one to believe in love at first sight but Ryan does a great job reeling you into their growing relationship. Now Maxim did annoy me a bit with his egotistical ways and putting his career before everything yet still longing for Lennix.

They met when she was 17 and he was about 21 or 22 nothing happens between them until about four year later. Lennix losing her virginity to him was odd considering she didn’t really know him in my opinion. I found it hard to believe she saved it all that time just to give it up so quickly like he didn’t even have to work for it.

There were also a few cheesy, stereotypical, cliche moments thrown in but nothing was overdone so the story is still wholesome. What I did notice was that most of the conflict within the book arises mainly because of Maxim and the fact he lied about who he was.

Overall, the book was great not a fav but still worth reading. I think she wove the political aspects in perfectly with the romance and steam so the premise was well-executed. I don’t care for cliffhanger endings but the way she ended things will make you want to hurry up and read the next book in the series. Special thanks to the author, @read_bloom , & @netgalley for my advanced copy!!!