I really enjoyed this! And not because of the plot. Don't get me wrong, the plot's good. But it is the characters that make this book for me. Katie McGarry creates the most incredible characters, who are 100% real in my mind. I love that no matter how perfect someone may seem, or how broken, you can't possibly know everything about them. Lucky for us, McGarry takes us deep into the minds of Beth and Ryan. 
 You may remember Beth from Pushing The Limits. Angry, rude, drug user? I'll admit that she wasn't my favourite character in the book, but once I had a private view of her thoughts, I learned to love her. She isn't just violent. She's also loyal. And for as many trust issues that she has, she also wants to trust. Ryan is somehow able to see past her rough exterior. He is also fiercely loyal to his family and friends, and is honorable towards women. Overall, it's hard for me to see fault in him. I love the juxtaposition of their family lives, and how they approach their life decisions based on what they've learned from their parents. 
 I only wish that the story was just a few pages shorter. It began to drag a little about two thirds of the way through. The ending was not as explosive as I was hoping. It was a little predictable, but surprisingly, not a letdown. I would have been disappointed if it had ended any other way. 
 Yes, I am abundantly depressed that Beth didn't end up with Isaiah. But, in the end, maybe they wouldn't have been good for each other. I am so glad to know that Isaiah will earn his happily ever after next. 
 A copy of this book was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.