5 earth-shattering stars. I think my heart might have stopped a few times. ARSEN stands out in a sea of contemporary romance books for its engrossing story, richly written characters and fantastic sex scenes. You may not love Cathy but you will fall in love with Mia Asher's writing style and her characters. They are not always what they seem and the story is a complete and total emotional roller coaster ride. I love books where not everything is black and white. Arsen is a nuanced story with many, many layers. A must-read.