Rylee and her sister are on the run and hiding out in the Den of Vipers. Meanwhile, due to Frank's manipulation and deception, Colton has been ripped from the Vipers and doing what he can to keep those he loves safe. 

Thank you for giving us a dual POV! I really enjoyed Colton's chapters and getting a peek inside his mindset. His chapters give us some valuable insight and background to the Jackles club, which adds a lot to the story. Also, it gives us some understanding of his choices and actions. He loves his brothers and Rylee, but is willing to sacrifice himself if it meant keeping them safe. 

There is so much heartache and pain that both Colton and Rylee endure, but it is integral to their growth. Your heart breaks for both of them as they are torn apart and aches for them to be reunited. They have so much chemistry and such a strong connection that they will always find their way back to each other. 

Rylee is such a strong and resilient character. In this part of the story, she really comes into her own and goes through so much emotional growth. I really appreciate how Hoyt depicted the reality of PTSD. She did a really good job of getting us into Rylee's head so we could really experience and understand the effects of her trauma. You could feel her pain and fear everytime a wave of panic hit her. I love that her mental health was taken so seriously by those around her and that she was never made to feel ashamed of what she was experiencing. 

One thing that really bugged me was how much Colton kept from his family. So much heartache could have been avoided has he just told them everything from the start. His family would have done everything to help him. I get that he was trying to keep them safe, but communication is key. 

I continued to adore the found family aspect of this book. Alex, Minho, Danny, Holly, and now Mac, add so much depth and emotion to the story. They have such a beautiful dynamic with one another. Can we get a Holly/Mac book please?!

The ending

was wrapped up nicely. Rylees father behind bars and the other bad guys dead.

Tropes: second chance, vigilante/Robinhood retelling, found family, slow burn, grovelling,