Emery

HD Carlton is always a favorite of mine. I LOVE that we are given strong female leads. These women have their flaws and own them. And the men are always swoon worth and hot as hell. I'd give this 5 stars for the dirty talk alone.

Not for me

Did I spend 80% of this book in years? Yes. Do I regret it? Not even one bit.

Understanding that I am not to ever like Coriolanus Snow, I went into this book open-minded otherwise. Getting a glimpse into his twisted brain and the events that contributed to his rise to power and drive to do what he did in the main portion of the series. As much as I hate and loathe Snow, it was fascinating to learn of his background and get insight into the background and development of the Games. Worth a read!

Literally had me on the edge of my seat. I loved the thrill of the mystery unspooling as the small flames of a romance grew. Absolutely delicious.