This had all the ingredients for a dark, spicy, and atmospheric read, but it veered off track very quickly.

My biggest issue was the FMC, Rebekah. I couldn’t connect with her at all, which made it hard to stay invested in the story. I kept hoping for more depth or intrigue, especially between her and Hugo. I really wanted them to be actual vampires or at least have some mysterious edge, but instead, they mostly came across as sex addicts. It felt like a missed opportunity for something more compelling. 

The ending didn’t help either. It felt rushed, chaotic, and left way too many threads dangling. I finished the last page wondering if I missed a chapter or if it just ended that way. 

There were flashes of potential here and there, and the premise is a good one, but the execution just didn’t deliver the depth, tension, or cohesion I was hoping for. 

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing an ARC for my honest review.