This was one of those moments where I went into the book without reading the synopsis and I'm so glad I did. I honestly picked this to read at first because it's a Bennett book and she never disappoints. Well, that's definitely the case once again here. 
 Don't let that cover fool you, this book has quite a dark and dramatic side to it. It's not in your face, but it's there, lurking the background, and setting the stage for what's to come (since this is a trilogy). Overall, I'm very satisfied with Bennett's take on this particular topic and I'm eager to see where she does with it. 
 As for Beck and Sela, they were great as a couple. It's one of those cases where two people are against falling in love and making commitments, but when it's the right person, things just click. It may not happen often, but it does happen, and I liked watching them fall in love. The chemistry is palpable right from the start and it's interesting seeing Beck draw Sela out of her shell and help her to come to terms with who she is after all she's been through. Ugh, that ending totally broke me and yes, it's a cliffhanger. I seriously need the second book right NOW! I have to know how things turn out for my dear Beck and Sela! 
 It's not often nowadays that I can finish a book in one day, whether it be from time constraints or the fact that I'm not that into the book. That's not the case here and I easily finished this book within a day. The story line just kept me so engaged and I kept wanting to know how far Sela would get with her plans and when the secrets and lies would reveal themselves. Things are definitely tense and heated and I cannot wait to see what happens next.