The fluorescent hum of the office was the only sound in the room, save for the frantic clicking of Maya’s mouse. It was past midnight, and her eyes burned with a mixture of exhaustion and obsession.
Series Context: While it can be read as a standalone, the author recommends reading Darkest Sins (Book 9) first, as Zahara’s sister Nera is the lead in that book. Reading Experience & Reception Sweet Prison (Perfectly Imperfect, #10) - Goodreads
Negatives: Some critics on Reddit and The StoryGraph found the pacing slow or were put off by a controversial shift toward public exhibitionism in the latter half. Availability and Formats
“You think you can leave?” his voice was a low rumble against her ear. “This isn’t a cage you can walk out of, little bird. It’s a sanctuary.”
"Come on," she muttered, tapping her fingernails against the phone screen. The timer ticked down. 3... 2... 1...