2.5 stars. The first half of this book was incredibly boring. I had to finish it though, just to find out what would happen. Calla's indecision about Shay was so annoying! She kept saying to herself that she loved him and that's why she choose to flee with him,but she sure as hell didn't show it, to him or anyone else. Of course once it looked she wa s probably going to give it a chance, something else got in the way! The pacing in this book was all off, particularly with the dialog that sometimes felt outdo place. It was almost as if the author was writing a play, where all the characters had to be continually asking questions and making comments. I'm not sure I can go to the third and final book, especially after reading all of the negative reviews saying it depressing and disappointing. Maybe I'll just read a spoily review to get the gist of what happens.