Welcome back to the world where blood means everything from life, to death, to promises, and revenge. In this story we have Maksim, the son to Andrei and the boss of the Sinacore family. Maks has been the fun one throughout this series, he likes to joke, loves his family, but he isn’t sure he is cut out for life in the mafia. His heart is golden, he seems pure, and loves hard, especially Izzy. Izzy is the daughter of Chase, the ruthless mobster/senator, she is like Maks. They both love science, both super smart, and they aren’t the same as the other cousins, yet if it came down to it they would still hold their own in a fight. One night things change, Maks makes decisions he thinks are for the best and even if he has to push Izzy away to protect her that is exactly what he will do. This story shredded my heart and soul, if you know the Elite series there is one in particular book that kills us and this one ripped me apart worse than that story. If you don’t know then I suggest you read it because they both are heartbreakingly beautiful. Anyways Maks’ story had me so emotional and then my heart hurt so bad because he thought he was doing right by Izzy but he didn’t see that he was ruining her heart. These two are made for each other and have always been, but Maks’ secrets are keeping them apart. Can love win in this world where chaos rules? Have too many secrets been kept that it will ultimately destroy them? I LOVED this one and so far it is my favorite of all the second generation books. If you thought Ash’s story was heartbreaking just hold on because Maks’ will shred you apart. I was thrilled because in this one we got all my favorite Elite men from Nix, Phoenix, Chase, Andrei, and Nicolai. Be prepared when you enter because not all is as it seems and your heart or soul will never be the same. DYING for King’s story (ps not a fan of Jenna at all,like I was hoping Izzy would smash her face with her dinner plate and she would disappear of hatred. #sorrynotsorry ) This world just keep getting better and better, I can never see which direction the story/series will go in and that to me is amazing writing.