** spoiler alert ** 
 I'm giving this 3 stars based solely on the fact that I loved the author's voice. It was witty and fast paced inner dialogue. I live for that. HOWEVER, there's a vulgarity in the language and treatment of really intense topics that did not appeal to me. I went into this with no knowledge of the book - seriously, I just saw Bethenny Frankel reading it and happened to recognize the cover at my local bookstore and picked it up on a whim. I don't enjoy reading about violent and horrendous crimes in a casual setting. So, if I had done some research online, I probably never would have picked it up. Also, the plot could use a little push forward in some areas, and I would have liked a little more resolution, although the resolution was realistic and hopeful. It does provide thought-provoking concepts, but I think it also is extremely permissive in other areas that probably sends the wrong message. More details in the spoiler, but over all a not so great book written by a fantastic author! Think a dark Amy Sherman-Palladino. And for that, if she came out with a different type of book, I would pick that up. 
 The one area of irresponsible writing for me was the whole rape story. No, I don't think it's right to blame a victim ever, BUT I also think it's responsible to spread the message that we as women do have a choice on what situations we find ourselves in. If you're the only girl at a party of boys and you are aware enough to realize that you are getting black out drunk, then that's probably not a situation you want to be in. Once you've been assaulted, there's probably no reason why you ever need to put yourself in a situation alone with one of your attackers to be assaulted again. This topic consumed much of the book, but at the same time was glossed over in such a way that I felt it was irresponsible. Also, the mother was portrayed negatively for voicing these concerns (although she was outright blaming the daughter instead of showing any sympathy or concern for her well being which is just heinous.). It was a very complex topic that was not treated as such.