I took a break reading this to focus on writing and kind of just forgot about it. Parts dragged on, the politics and names became quite confusing, and parts of it I just skimmed through. I did love the character development between Damen and Laurent, and I really do like Laurent as a character, how he's constantly so tense and brooding, and doesn't let his emotions show. I like the slow burning relationship between him and Damen, because I feel like it wouldn't be realistic if they just jumped straight into bed together? 
 Around a 3.75-4, I can't quite decide seeing as it took me so long to read, I wasn't mega excited by it, but I was focused on my writing which made me not want to really read anything. However, when I did finally sit down and read it today, I finished it all in one sitting. 
 Looking forward to the next book and to see where Damen and Laurent's relationship goes now Damen's big secret is out.