Sigh. Whyyyyy is Kelley Armstrong essentially writing about a cosmic love triangle? And whyyyy didn't she reveal this in the first book so some of us would know to steer clear? Argh! 
 What's even more annoying is that practically EVERY other aspect of Cainsville is more interesting than this triangle. The overarching murder mystery, the mystery of the murderer in this specific book, Gabriel's parentage, the mystery of Cainsville's inhabitants.... Whyyyy is a love triangle the essence of this entire series? And why is it such a non-triangle? Damaged, interesting Gabriel on one hand, shallow, nothing Ricky on the other. I mean, I am hard-pressed to find another relationship in UF that's as shallow as Ricky and Olivia's. Not even the fake triangle from the Alexa Craft series is as non-triangle as this one. But in any case, Olivia prefers Ricky. Why can't she just have him and be happy, while we solve paranormal mysteries? 
 WHYYYY THIS SERIES GOTTA BE ABOUT A COSMIC LOVE TRIANGLE? 
 AND WHY NOT REVEAL THIS IN BOOK ONE SO SOME OF US COULD'VE STEERED CLEAR?