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Author Emilia Ares utilizes a natural talent for creating authentic characters to craft this emotionally charged journey through the complexities of love and fate. The plot delivers suspense and romance in equal measure with no dull moments in between, drawing readers into Mina and Oliver's tumultuous journey as they navigate the challenges of their newfound circumstances. The palpable chemistry between the characters and the tension of their precarious situation kept me engaged from beginning to end. I enjoyed the dialogue as a means to push the plot forward naturally, but also show the characters’ personal attitudes, flaws, and vulnerabilities. Ares' prose is both lyrical and evocative, immersing readers in the emotional depths of the story with a real sense of pathos and empathy. Overall, Love and Other Cages is a compelling and poignant exploration of relationships under strain, and I would certainly recommend it to fans of suspenseful romantic thrillers everywhere.