I thought the series couldnt get any better, but it did. 
 New characters are introduced and more secrets are revealed. Sometimes its almost unrealistic all the tragedy that happens to Emily, Rachel her, "mother" is a mess and at times I thought she was mentally unstable as in psychotic- would have been believable if she had a mental illness. Rachel's character is very complex. I am just as confused as Emily when it comes to her mother, you dont know whether to hate her or take pity on her. 
 Jonathan is another new character that is dynamic as the rest- Rachel's love interest in the book is mysterious and intriguing. As the book progress Emily and Jonathan start to connect over their dark past and makes for a interesting relationship. I am happy that there was not much of a love " triangle" unlike many other books with multiple love interest and I was very happy about it, there are moments of confusion regarding the relationship Emily develops with Jonathan, but it works out in the end. 
 Of course Evan is right there with Emily as well as Sara her loyal friend. I will be anxiously waiting for the next novel and am interested in knowing what will happen know that Emily has finally gotten out away to college.