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This is a CIA spy thriller set in Syria, in the early days of the ongoing civil war. It is riveting, very detailed, cleverly plotted and very violent with several torture scenes. There is also a romance element that reminded me of “Red Sparrow“. In spite of the violence, I really enjoyed the book, and it had me Googling Syria to learn more. While certainly a different type of escapism reading than a rom-com, it worked for me. 4.25/5 stars