Things We Hide From the Light

3.25/5

I really HATED how Nash manipulated Lina through sex, forcing her and pressuring her to be his girlfriend, move in with him, make a life with him. UGH.

Lina was great (except for that one random scene WHAT WAS THAT). But can we PLEASE stop with proposals after a week or two of dating? This isn't regency!

That high rating (and yes, it's high considering the shit I read) is for one pairing and one pairing only.

“Sloane, in a rust-colored gown with a full skirt, floated toward us looking like a forest fairy. Her blond hair was swept up and back. A headband of white blossoms perched on her head. She kept her eyes straight ahead until she got to us.

Then she gave Knox a watery smile filled with so much love and hope. I heard Lucian's sharp intake of breath behind me and wondered if seeing that smile had pierced through his armor somehow.”

and

“Lucian stood with red-rimmed eyes, looking like his heart had been shattered into pieces. But he wasn't looking at the bride and groom. He was looking past them at Sloane, who was openly crying.”

ONLY THEY ARE WORTH THE PAIN AND ANNOYANCE I WENT THROUGH TO READ THIS SERIES DAMMIT. Lucian is THE male character I want to read about. He's THE BEST. Much better than Nash or Knox!