If I could, I would make this 4.5 stars, not a full 5 - but I'll give the author a bit more this time.

I started this book on the day CHEETUS took office, because I wanted a distraction. Political thrillers are one of my favorite genres, so I loved the thought of this book. It was a little slow to start, but as it grew on me, I watched Ethan and Jack's friendship grow, and Ethan's infatuation with Jack grow. The political side and especially the thriller side really, really enthralled me. I got to the African trip when I started reading last night, and stayed up way too late to finish it. Once [a:Tal Bauer|14930584|Tal Bauer|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1475360311p2/14930584.jpg] captured my imagination with that trip, he didn't let go until the last page.

All praise aside, the reason I wanted to do a half star was just because of some of the emotional side of the writing. I personally thought that there was a little bit too much feeling, in inappropriate situations.

That part aside, I thought this was an incredible book. I can't wait to start the next book in the series!