as a modern person the idea of marrying the person that shot you out of spite is repulsive. These people are horribly abusive to each other. It was done for comedy but I found myself cringing a lot. 
 Jess is supposed to be bright, but everything she does is spiteful (even getting married!) or fueled by lust. 
 The beginning was slapped together, but it improved-ish. 
 I still have no idea why the make out sessions were there. They're in the middle of a fight: name calling,threats of violence, and suddenly they're going at it like weasels. Wtf? 
 The part with his son was supposed to be heartwrenching, but it came off as 'see! Adding a kid to a questionable relationship makes everything better!' 
 Honestly it reminded me of Severus Snape fanfic. 
 I liked the book, but I've read better fanfic.