Solid 4.5 Stars. 
 I read this book because someone tore this book apart with a 1-star review and everything she hated I loved. So count me in. 
 Now that I read this book, the review I read was a bit far fetched, and NOT AS NEAR as dark as portrayed, in saying that I wasn't disappointed. 
 There is not dubious consent, Griffin, does wait for the Yes, and stops when Cat says no. 
 Griffin is a kisser without permission, I'm not sure if that is considered "rape". 
 The reason I'm pointing this out, because this was a debut book, and it was shredded with false information, I'm all for being honest about how you feel about a book, but that review was 
 #reaching 
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 Now for the abduction, that happened. That can be considered dark because Cat was, in fact, abducted from the circus by Griffin and his men. 
 Great banter, a kickass heroine, and great world building. 
 I'll read the next book.