Afrodyt's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 When we first meet Skye she is under duress. Completely in the dark, literally and figuratively, as to how she finds herself in a most dire set of circumstances. What keeps her sane is retreating to the memories of her childhood. We learn so much about her this way even though it's in retrospect. As each day goes by we witness the complete breakdown of everything she ever thought about her whole world. Leylah Attar's genius is in making the reader feel what the character is feeling not just in overt instances but in very subtle sensory experiences. 
 Damian is a man on a mission. Consumed by hatred and hell bent on revenge, he sets events in motion that are startling and horrific and executed to perfection. Well, almost. As the reader you just keep asking, "Why is he doing all this?" But he has his reasons and you do find them out and then you have to judge for yourself whether or not it's justified. 
 From the first sentence to the last this book had a vice grip on me and wouldn't let go. I've never had a story take me through so many emotions in such a short span. The book is sectioned off in large chunks by the POV of the main characters and this creates a distinct flow that really works for this novel given its dark intensity. 
 This book is artistic, broody, complex, brutal, suspenseful and hopeful. There were so many times I wanted to put it down just for relief from its intensity, but I kept coming back, like a moth to a flame. It's what was happening to our heroine, as well. We all get singed in the process and no one leaves this story unscathed. I don't think I've ever read anything like this book and I recommend it to any seasoned romance readers that need a serious change of pace because it will shake you out of any doldrums you might find yourself in. I didn't know if an HEA could be had by these characters. There were so many twists and turns that I just had to suspend the part of my brain that tries to figure the plot out as I'm reading. Everything comes full circle though, for better or for worse. This book is a stellar read, and it's kinda hard for me to admit that but it's my truth. I LOVE/hated this book because it's left me a little tattered, torn and frayed around the edges. I give it 5 stars because that's an extremely rare occurrence.