Foremost, this series had my heart fluttering with excitement within the first two episodes with the individual introductions of the FL and ML. Finally -true- representations of badass females and males. I've avoided this series because based on the title and synopsis, it felt like another romance-heavy trope. But very glad I gave it a try because while it is romance-heavy, it definitely does not present itself as typical.

The overall plot isn't perfect but the cast and characters were near perfect. This is a group that will draw you in heavily and not just with any particular character or two, but with everyone. There is such fantastic chemistry between the main crew that you almost look forward to seeing them on screen more than your main FL and ML. You will laugh with them, cry with them, root for them, and fall for them. The action and fight scenes were done well and it's balanced nicely with the politics and romance. In fact, there are so many great focuses on character developments in this one that I really don't even know how to provide an overall summary.

One of the main flaw is that the underlying political plot is a little wonky with some plot holes and pacing issues. The second is that while I thoroughly enjoy the FL and ML scenes and their romantic developments, there's some repetitiveness in their conversations that gave it some drag. However, the positives with this series really outshines any of its shortfalls. It's one that will take you through multiple emotions and it also isn't just a tearjerker... it's an ugly-crier.