This review is also posted on my blog, Anatea's Bookshelf. 
 Amazing, Beautiful, Hart wrenching, Dark, Emotional, Powerful, Intense, Shattering, Overwhelming. 
 These are just some of the emotions I experienced while reading this book. But they don't give the book justice, because what I felt while reading this book can not be expressed in words. 
 From the very beginning, I was sucked into the story and couldn't put the book down. When I finished it, I lay in my bed, unable to sleep and just thinking about the book. 
 Sarah O'Brien was an amazingly strong protagonist. I felt so deep for her. For as long as she could remember she was abused by her father. Her mother was a drug addict and never there for her. The only person in her life who always looked out for her was her brother James. He promised her that he'll always be there for her and protect her, and in return, she promised to never leave him. She was living a life she didn't deserve. She was torn between leaving her brother and the guy she loved. There were so many things on her shoulders, so many decisions, hiding, lying and protecting herself, but still, she was strong and accepted everything as it was. 
 James, Sarah's brother, also had it hard. Abused by his father, taking care of Sarah, it all lead to his instability. He loved Sarah, that much everyone could tell, but with time, his feelings for Sarah became something that was not normal, and that ruined their relationship. If it wasn't for James' protectivity and his wrong feelings, I think he could have been the best brother ever. I felt so sorry for James, he was a good person but some things from his past ruined his future. 
 Sam was like an angel to all of them. He was a good friend to James, but the most important thing is that he was there for Sarah when life was the hardest for her. He cared, he looked out for her even tough he didn't have to. He was dragged into the mess just because he cared and because he was a good boyfriend. 
 The ending was really hard for me. I don't think it is possible not to shed a tear at the ending. This is probably one of the best books I have ever read and I will remember it for quite some time. While this is not a book you can read whenever you want, you have to be emotionally prepared for what is coming, but it sure is a book you don't want to miss. 
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