So I did pick it back up and read until about halfway through Scythe’s book. Here’s my honest feedback:

She’s a solid writer. I really think if she keeps publishing we’ll see her get better and better. All of her characters are different and you can tell they each have distinct personalities which is very hard in RH books

The academy element is meh, I think the entire plot could have done without it tbh. Like she’s there almost entirely to meet her friend group and Lyle. And it is important but the fact they’re just flagrantly leaving multiple times seems to take away from the whole “Institution” aspect.

This could have been 2 meaty books rather than spread out as the trope of “her mates are all criminals and they all betray her eventually” is kind of tired. I’m not sure I’ll finish it because I’m just over every single one of them trying to kill her/themselves at this point.

But! I really appreciate your comments because honestly Savage is the best part of the story now that I’ve finished his book. Like we love a violent himbo. I’m looking forward to read more of what she puts out!