My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Sergei can’t stop watching Leo, the grieving man whose husband was murdered only weeks ago — a murder Sergei helped hide. He knows Leo should see him as a monster, yet he aches for the moment Leo finally lets him in. When that happens, Sergei gives him everything, even as others insist Leo is only using him. Real or not, Sergei is already lost. Leo is his.
I enjoyed this story, but I didn’t quite love it. Sergei was the highlight for me — the way he loved, protected, and cared for Leo was genuinely moving. But Leo himself was harder to connect with. For most of the book, it felt like he was using Sergei, whether for revenge over his husband’s death or simply for sex, and that made their relationship difficult to fully invest in. As the story unfolded, it became clear that Leo’s marriage hadn’t been good, which made his need for revenge feel pointless and dangerously self‑destructive. I wanted to love this book, but I struggled with those choices and the emotional imbalance between them. I’m really hoping the next book gives Sergei the kindness and clarity he deserves and offers a more balanced conclusion to their story. This was an MM story with mature content.
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