4 stars 
 Wrath/Beth: With all that's been happening to the brotherhood, the power struggle for the throne continues. Wrath's job these days include sitting behind the desk and doing paperwork. Not exactly what he had in mind for a King. To make his life even more complicated, his Beth wants to start a family. Fearing for her safety, Wrath throws down an ultimatum that almost tore them apart. 
 What I really enjoyed about this couple is the loyalty and love they have for each other. There will be strife throughout a married couple's journey just like we've seen with Z/Bella, V/Jane, and John/Xhex. But seeing how they work it out makes it more meaningful. 
 There's also a father-son parallel with Wrath and the glymera going on here as we get flashbacks into Wrath's parents' lives to see the fight for power to rule. 
 Assail/Sola: This picks up where it was left off with Sola being kidnapped. What unfolded was... in a word... crazy. I wasn't too sure how I feel about these two, but I really enjoyed seeing them together after such trauma. I can't even begin to guess where they will lead but I'll have to wait to find out. 
 Trez/Selena: Just give me their HEA! A new character comes into play that will have an impact on the course of action from Trez and iAm in the Shadow world. I see that the Shadow's book is next. Can't wait! Especially with what's happening with Selena. 
 Layla/Xcor: Honestly, I'm beginning to get bored with them. Xcor has failed as a villain, I don't see him as a threat since he met Layla. So let's just move them along. What's happening within the BoB might get interesting though. 
 There's still a whole lot of side stuff going on that may detract from the plot's focus. I think that may be what's driving other people away from this series. Also, the writing was a bit different to me. Maybe it's because I read the first 11 books one right after another that I hadn't noticed but with the wait for this book, the writing felt like it's been changed. 
 I miss the funny banter and jabs the brothers had in previous books, there wasn't a lot of it in here. Though Lassiter makes up for it near the end (again, I need his book). The ending was pretty sweet too. 
 Highlights of the book: 
 Z and Nalla keeps melting my heart. I love his little family, true? 
 iAm and "goddamn cat" aka Boo. 
 My only confusion (don't read it until you read the book): 
 (view spoiler)[There's a big time jump in the book because of the pregnancy. Wouldn't Layla be having her baby too soon after Beth? (hide spoiler)]