I really enjoyed getting some background for the Duke Heist （which I already read my arc of and LOVED）。 Bean's illness was so heartbreaking and I really felt for the Wynchester siblings。 And OMG but the new Duke of Faircliffe was infuriating。 I even know why from Duke Heist but ugh。 Did not like him here。 （Yes， I know that's the point。） I do see how starting the series here could make it seem somewhat lacking - I am glad to have read this after Duke Heist， though that did make the introductions of all the Wynchesters slightly tedious。 I love the Wynchester siblings so much。 They are a wild， wonderful family and I really wish I could know them in real life。 Even better， if I could be one of them。 Besides their capers and plotting， it's clear they love one another and trust one another deeply。 I received a review copy of this book。