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Best prologue I’ve ever read. This book grabbed me immediately, and for the most part, it never let go.

There were some underwhelming moments. The ending, in particular, needed more development — instead of dumping everything into the final thirty minutes, I wish the author had taken the time to let it breathe and fully unfold. Some repetition (especially the constant whining about needing “alone time”) wore thin, and it was frustrating watching a character miss very real danger signs that felt obvious to the reader.

That said… the dark storyline and underlying tension completely outshined those flaws.

Despite its imperfections, I genuinely enjoyed this read — enough that I’m already reaching for a third book by this author. When it’s good, it’s very good.