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Cassie's journey is not just about solving a crime; it’s a deeper exploration of the shadows that lurk behind the alluring lights of the casino strip. With each clue she uncovers, the stakes escalate, revealing a web of secrets that connects the victims in ways that are both shocking and personal. The clock is ticking, and every choice she makes not only impacts the investigation but also her sense of identity and morality.
As the investigation unfolds, the tension builds, and Cassie must confront her own fears and vulnerabilities. The thrill of the chase and the haunting realities of the murders push her to the brink, challenging her perception of justice and friendship. In the end, what she discovers could change everything she believes about her world and herself, as the ultimate gamble reveals the darkest corners of human desire and despair.
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🍥4 stars!🍥As soon as I picked this book up, I was intrigued. The plot was genuinely so complicated it was interesting -- though it lost me at the end there. I finished the whole book, and I still don't understand the cult hierarchy. Like, what's a Pythia? What's the Nine? What's a Master? And it felt SO far-fetched that there was an UNSUB, a cult, AND Nightshade. 🫰The actual crime-solving process was super interesting and I loved that we got to see Sloane's backstory.👍The Fibonacci sequence was interesting. The plot really picks up during the 40%-80% mark.👎First half was kind of slow, whereas last part was a ton of information-dumping on the cult.👎Every time they talk about their trauma, they end up kissing. Which is fine, just a little repetitive.👎Like said before, the cult hierarchy was too complicated and confusing for me, even after reading the fourth book. It might be my problem, but still. 👎Lia had no business telling Cassie that it "wasn't her turn" to be traumatised -- trauma isn't something you can turn on and off again. And towards the end, she says it to Michael as well, who visited home, was abused, and almost died. The issue here is not Lia but the representation of trauma -- I just wish it was better conveyed that people don't take "turns" to be traumatised.
The ending genuinely shocked me, and I'm now so intrigued going into book 4 because I want to see how it all wraps up. Also, the found family in this series is AMAZING!
where do I even begin. This book is my all time favorite out of the series and it is soo good. I love how we get more of Sloane and Michael because we don't see them thay much in the other books
