I did enjoy the first part of this, though the surprising similarities to Anita Ahlborn’s ‘Brother’ (which was written after this) meant my enjoyment was diminished. 

However, at 30% I realised this book has a pretty big problem with pacing. Which is particularly notable because pacing isn’t something I usually notice while reading. 

The first third was highly strung and addicting, but now at the 35% it’s slowed right down to a crawl, almost like reading the start of another book with new characters and settings being introduced. Completely lacking action or even tension of any kind, even though Claire’s PoV is trying make us think there is. 

As a result, I’m not really interested in reading any further.