This was a fun romp. It felt like a great start to a series and I’m interested to see where it goes. 


What I loved…
- Enemies but actual enemies, they’re from rival gangs, she stabs the crap out of him and leaves him for dead.
- to lovers - this felt genuine and built on something more than just insta-love
- shadow daddy - in a very unique way!
- villian/morally gray protagonists
- found family
- the cutest pup sidekick
- a very unique and fun world, although a little less fleshed out than I would have liked.
- dual POV

What I didn’t love
- the plot and pacing lagged a bit in the middle.
- the banter and chemistry felt very lacking for me.
- My biggest issue is the weird, out of place spice scene in the middle of a monster battle show down. Why the actual f was that included? There has barely been any kissing, but for some reason we need to stop in an alleyway to give each other a hand job while monsters lurk around the corner?! A stolen kiss during this scene would have been more than sufficient and felt more realistic and appropriate for a YOUNG ADULT NOVEL. Ps I enjoy spice in my adult books when they add to the overall story and plot line. I do not enjoy spice added for the sake of having spice in a book, and I really don’t love spice in books that are marketed for young adult. Just why?


Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for sending this book (eARC) for review consideration. All opinions are my own.