3.5 stars...... 
 i really wanted to like this book and i can understand why some reveiwers gave up. i decided to pursiver and i am glad i did because the ending was a lot better than the rest which still was a shame. 
 The pace was really off, it started off with a big beginning but then was very slow until the end really. i really liked the end and there were moments that brought a tear to my eye. 
 Maybe it was where i kept putting in down and picking it back up that made it feel dissjointed but then i dont think a book should be put down unless you really really have to!!!! 
 All of the characters had potential and the main topics in the story are hard important topics. but then there were times that i really wanted to shake Kate but then i have never been in that situation so its unfair for me to comment too much. but in the end she kinda shook herself cuz all that bad stuff that happened made her stronger. 
 i gave it that extra half of a star because it was free on Amazon-and who doesnt like a free book!!!