I really liked this book at the start. If it had kept up its appeal it was a possible 5/5. 
 (view spoiler)[ However, I found the story less to my liking after the kidnapping. After getting attached to Sebastian the relationship between Eli and Emalyn (i.e.Sharah) was disconcerting and uncomfortable. Keep in mind, this is coming from someone whose favorite books include: Fifty Shades of Grey and Captive in the Dark. I found it hard to believe Sarah would be able to take her abuse during her kidnapping so calmly. I couldn't believe how many people went along with it for 'her own good'. I can't see how new problems weren't developed in place of old ones, if something like that would even work. Seems to me that it would just exasperate the problem. Better off with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Sarah didn't really make much effort to push out of her comfort zones. Maybe, this should have been explored with more vigor before going to crazy extremes. Given these views, I couldn't move past seeing Eli as unappealing as a romantic interest. Especially with the way he treats her, in particular the scene about her virginity.... I found it more gross than sexy. (hide spoiler)]