
i read it, same preferences as you, and i quite liked it. honestly i don’t think xaden is that bad, there’s some miscommunication but he actually has good reasons so idk. there wasn’t that much smut, only two scenes i think? very skippable too if you’d prefer. my biggest problem was violet, i find her a bit too whiny, but that is up to personal taste so i would def recommend you read it! don’t be afraid to DNF if you don’t like it