I was surprised how much I liked this book,  had me eager to keep reading and not put down, I loved tbs characters, especially Myla, she was a kick ass strong character, who is not afraid to stand up to people and fight for what she believes in. Lovable characters and very enjoyable. I a can not want to read the rest of the series. 

Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book for an honest review.

I’m a little torn on this book. It wasn’t horrible, I did finish it, but I won’t be continuing on to the next book. In the first 5% of the book, I felt like I was reading locker room banter between football jocks. Who nailed who, copious amounts of profanity. Talk about balls and one night stands.  
I ALMOST put it down but I did promise a review and the reviews for it were really good. So I kept going. 
Things got much better after it switched to Lianna’s POV. 
The story was interesting and fast-paced. I just could not control my eye rolls every single time Maxon opened his mouth. I get he’s a big burly warrior but he’s also a prince. But on my gosh is he a conceded meathead. He bugged the crap out of me. Every single time he talked to Lianna he called her beautiful… EVERY TIME. Looking back I wish I would have counted. I’m sure the count would be in the double digits. “Good work, beautiful” ”Hey beautiful.” “You ok beautiful?” “You should rest beautiful.” Plus he can’t stop touching her. They are literary at the coronation ceremony and addressing their people for the first time and he’s got her wrapped up in his arms. There is a time and place young horney prince. 

Don’t get me wrong, the romance was steamy and I’m all for PDA but ugg! Tone down the testosterone dude. Maybe some ladies don’t mind that kind possessive guy (Lianna sure didn’t seem to mind.) or being called beautiful with every breath but it was too much for my taste. It really affected my ability to enjoy this book.