I really enjoyed this book. I have been a big fan of Gayle's work in the past, and this doesn't disappoint. The characters are beautifully written, and I couldn't put the book down. I normally really dislike books which feature a mother walking out on the family, but it's a testament to Gayle's writing that despite my dislike of the theme I was still really gunning for Maribeth. Teenage fans of Gayle's previous work may not find this to be as appealing as her other books - it's definitely aimed at an older audience. 
 The book felt so real. 
 I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review.