All along, even before I started this, I somewhat knew that this could never be a happy-feel-good kind of book. And I've sworn to veer away from books like this awhile, books that could cause a great deal of stress and headaching epiphany. But as per usual, curiosity got the better of me. 
 Right after I was done with this book, I couldn't help but still whine: "Why does it have to end like that???" I suspected it'd be something harsh like that but how it affected me came as a shock. I was astounded that I felt really upset and the effect it had on me was like a stab in the gut that I almost felt the need to throw up. But then again, I couldn't imagine any other way for a book as dark and intense as this draw to a wrap-up. Otherwise, and it would've been too fantastical for a contemporary. Such an honest read, one that made quite an impact.