It lost a star for the references to popular books of today. I just find other authors mentioning current popular books in their own books is so cringey!!! Especially when you guys aren't writing partners or well known collaborators. It just comes off as so desperate!! I really liked Briggs. I think it was a nice change of pace to have a nerdy guy that doesn't have a billion dollars in the bank and is a super alpha (though I still love those books). I didn't like Presley. I'm convinced that the video showed her true self. She was still out of touch and playing the game as far as I'm concerned.