3.5 stars. 
 "I used to believe that the experiences life throws at us shape us. Now I think that it's the way we cope with what life throws our way that shapes us." 
 I enjoyed this more than I expected to. 
 I loved how realistic of the circumstances Hagen was - no romanticizing a crappy situation over here! Sure, death may have actually claimed them right in the start if were completely realistic, but other than that she made sure we knew they were suffering. 
 It's about survival, and it's about love. 
 "Love has an effect few other things have: to empower you with happiness, and at the same time, strip you of all power, making you a prisoner of fear." 
 Two great characters that I really liked, a deep romance that was beautiful and palpable and real. 
 Well paced. The ending could be construed as a bit over the top, but with the intensity of the plot I could understand while Hagen had to write more than one epilogue! 
 "There are many things you can hide in the rainforest. But not lies. Or love."