I'm all for a family drama and messy relationships, but this tale left me sad and so glad my family isn't full of alcoholics. Goodness, putting down the bottle would have solved everything for them. I found that there was nothing redeemable about the main character, which left me feeling removed from this already cold story. In fact, as her character growth was minimal at best, I liked her less and less throughout. Also, and maybe more important, the ending did not pay off in a satisfactory way, especially considering the premise and marketing of this book.