The next in a spicy and suspenseful "why choose" romance series from TikTok sensation Tate James, perfect for lovers of spice, suspense, dark academia, and morally gray love interests. Dear Reader, Just when you think it can't get any worse, the universe seems to take that as a personal challenge. The Devil's Backbone Society has their fingers everywhere. It's more than a secret societyit's a leash and a prison sentence. The elders insist it's about making connections that will help you for the rest of your life, but what they don't tell you is how longor, in this case, shortyour life might be. The society has already cost mecost us. Blood. Sweat. Tears. Lives. Now, it may take more than what I have to give. A part of me wants to be here, wants to see this through to the end. But the rest of me?The rest of me worries that even if I watch my back, it won't be enough.?How do I protect them? How do I protect these handsome, crazy, overthetop men that I'm falling for?How do I save them from the society?and?themselves? And more importantly, how do I save myself?Delicious tropes:Dark academia vibesWhy choose/reverse haremEnemies to loversSecret societyTaboo romanceMorally gray love interestsParties, power games, and twists galoreReaders are devouring Devil's Backbone:"James drew me in with her words and then her storytelling skills had me devouring every page. Dear Reader was filled with mystery, angst, sizzling scenes and then that ending!! Can't wait for book 2." USA Today Bestsellin Tate James Watch Your Back Paperback Book in White