Don’t do like I did. Read the first book in the series before diving into this one. I couldn’t help but feel that I’d missed a few important pieces along the way with Declan and Madelyn, but their story was still a good one. She’s in the run, no one is what or who they seem to be, and Declan could be her savior or her downfall. Declan played hot and cold with Madelyn for so long that his intent was pretty well muddied, but he couldn’t hide from the feelings that she inspired in him. And when it all comes together and betrayals are revealed, loyalties show where they truly lie. Of course, now I’m invested and need to know how this turns out for Diego, Hayden, Kylie, and Luciana.

Overall, this was well done, but it’s definitely a series that must be read in order to avoid guessing or wondering at some points.