The Mask Falling

The Mask Falling delivers the most satisfying chapter yet of the Paige-Arcturus slow burn, with classic romance beats (drunk confessions, jealousy spirals, interrupted almost-kisses) threaded through a dense political thriller. Shannon writes intimacy beautifully—love scenes feel earned and character-specific. Be warned: this is a heavy read with significant PTSD and torture content, and it ends on a cliffhanger that will have you reaching for book five immediately.