idk if this rating is genuine or if its just relief that i got through this book w/o dying bc ohhhhh man the way it devolved to near torture porn was Jarring but. well...the ending got to me, okay?? it did and im gonna admit to that.

but also thank fucking GOD that emery quit being a detective at the end 🙏 i think 6 near death experiences in less than a years time, in addition to falling in love with the boy who tortured you in high school as fucking well as finding out the truth (the true truth btw, not just what he THINKS is the truth) about the first boy he ever loved is more than enough for one man. like literally...its time he gets a break. and some therapy. jesus fucking christ does he need therapy.

also i think somers needs therapy too bc if he whines one more time abt how hazard will never love him bc of their past...i might actually scream. good lord man........