*****UPDATE: the author did send an email that there was a formatting error with the ARC leading some chapters to be misplaced. I'll revisit and recraft my review****
This book was a little confusing and I'm hoping that was the case of editing. Some chapters appeared out of order but overall this book could benefit from a really good edit. The plot of Leona sleeping with her cousin was a little off putting to me...was this supposed to be a thriller as well? Selorm was the only redeemable character but then his actions and his reaction to getting his friend Emily killed was chaotic and a little all over the place. I'm left overall with general confusion and disappointment because this story had really great potential but so much was thrown at the plot and nothing ever seemed to really stick.

This book, wow, no words, in such a good way! The banter, the tension, the drama, the love, it had it all!! I absolutely adored this book, I'd give anything to read it for the first time again!!

Unfortunately, I had to DNF this book even though I was very excited for it. The beginning has a hook, the characters seem interesting at first glance, but after 82 pages (22%) it felt like the plot hadn't progressed at all. I'm not sure if the letters to Leona were supposed to be there or if it was a formatting error, but it made things confusing. It felt like the characters were analyzing the plot themselves rather than letting things happen. Honestly, I think this book needs a strong developmental edit. Thanks for the opportunity. I won't be posting this review on socials to avoid discouraging other readers from trying it though.

It appears pages are out of order? The main character Leona has not disappeared yet but then suddenly some pages show a written letter and they are clearly discussing her disappearance or the story post her disappearance. It makes the book flow strange when it flips back to the regular story pages and she is still here and it makes it hard to finish.
I'm not sure if this is how the book is meant to be or if this is an issue with the downloaded arc. I am hesitant to rate the book poorly if this is an error but if this is how it is meant to be, then it is something it should receive less stars for. I have not publicly revied this book on a main site(IE good reads) for this reason.