I'm stuck between giving this 3 stars or 4 stars. The story itself I really liked. It had everything: love, friendship, angst, heartbreak, music, etc... And I honestly would have given it 5 stars, had the heroine not gone and done the stupidest thing imaginable. 
 Some are calling what Eliza did a "selfless" act, but I didn't see it that way. It actually seemed selfish to me. I understand fear, even the debilitating kind Eliza had, and Paul sucked for pressuring her about it. But when he realizes she *can't* do it, he decides his own course of action--which also isn't selfless by any means, but Paul never tried to put it off like he was doing it for her. 
 Any idiot could tell from his recordings that what was happening was not what he wanted. Sure, it all sounded glamorous and everything, but deep down, all he wanted was to play his music and for people to appreciate it. And more than that he wanted Eliza. What she did stole the joy from both of those things from him. I couldn't forgive her after that, and honestly felt like she deserved the way Paul treated her. It was hard to read, but I understood it. Even if things weren't the way he thought, how could he know any better? He believed exactly what she wanted him to believe. 
 Many of the less positive reviews complain about the ending. I actually really liked then end! It was Paul finally taking control over his own life and future. I really appreciated the sentiment and him doing what he needed to do. 
 All in all, I would recommend this (it's adult, so don't mistake it for YA). The heroine made me want to stab something in the middle there, but otherwise, I liked her.