Knocked off a star for a handful of grammatical errors and cringe-worthy vocab flubs (i.e. "I was deduced to nothing"--does the author not know that "deduced" is not a synonym for "reduced"?). And what starts as a relatable, descriptive narrative becomes overzealous towards the end, ultimately devolving into a less-realistic tone akin to that of a sappy soap opera. 
 Still, what seems like a mindless read has surprisingly high impact. Totally engrossing, perfect for the beach or a long flight, this is first and foremost a pageturner for those times when you don't want much out of a book other than entertainment or an escape. Its plot twists and unexpectedly dark subjet matter elevate it to a powerful and unexpected... experience.