3 1/2, but rounded up to four. I struggled a little at the beginning, but now after finishing, I am drooling over Sweet Peril. It is sitting in my lap right now, ready to read. I am having a debate here y'all. Kai (who I called Kayden/Ky-den the entire way through the book) and Kopano. Kopano or Kai? Full review to come asap.