Overall, the writing and structure of this book was poorly done. The pacing was very slow until suddenly wrapped up with paragraphs of summary. There was also A LOT of repetition of backstory, as if I needed to be reminded of the same characters and events every other chapter. And while there (weirdly) are some cis women who can write good m/m sex scenes (shout out to KJ Charles), this author is not one of them. The details were either off-putting or lacking + the action was frequently interrupted by the characters exchanging a bunch of off-topic dialogue…. Someone also needs to tell AM Arthur — it is so not hot to describe a sexual encounter as “burning” (not once, but twice!!). Hugo should talk to his doctor. Oh, and PLEASE retire the trope of — most-abusive character may actually be closeted. 

All criticism aside, though, I did have a dumb smile on my face most of the time while reading this. I’m a sucker.