I liked this book up until the end. 
 I wasn't crazy about Nikki's character, but she didn't annoy me enough to keep me from reading. What annoyed me is the same thing that annoyed me with the first two books: the plot is choppy, unrealistic, and paced horribly. I don't know how to put that any nicer. The characters make decisions that seem so OOC, and always after they've sworn up and down they'll *never* do that. It's just...annoying. Characters have morals and strong feelings for a reason, and those things shouldn't be given up so easily. Yes, they can change their minds, but it should only be after a lot of consideration and/or struggle. 
 Then ending on this was completely rushed and unrealistic. I really disliked the way everything played out. And the epilogue... Don't get me started, but let's just say: I'm not a fan. 
 The one thing I like about these books is that the author is not afraid to showing the *ugly* side of being a teen--not to mention a teen in a gang. Not that I think the gang aspect feels very realistic either, but I appreciate that she doesn't glam it up. These books are also not shy about showing the sexy. I like that they don't gloss over that part like many YA books do, but even with these things, I can't give it a higher rating.