I am a massive fan of Leah Raeder so when I saw a galley available for her next book, Black Iris, I jumped at the chance to read it. Not much of a blurb/cover write was posted at the time (A better one is up now) 
 Unfortunately, for me, I could not finish. In order not to give spoilers I will just say that the event/subject matter that happens within the first chapter and its description is not something I am able to read. I tried to push through, but ultimately this is not my kind of escapism. 
 Leah Raeder writes with incredible poetic prose and I am a fan. However this just wasn't for me. 
 * Warning to those who are sensitive readers of a darker storyline.There are many trigger events. Feel free to PM me.