I always enjoy reading Jodi Picoult's books, though I may have intense moments in the process. There are many things I like but the main things are she takes a relevant social issue and presents it from multiple sides (Points of View) and tells a story that is relevant and believable. You can tell she does her research as well. 
 This book concerns IVF/Same-sex marriages and parental legal rights. And everyone has an opinion and view. As they play their parts in the story, Max, Zoe and Vanessa all are at the center of a fight for custody of fertilized frozen embryos. Max doesn't want children any more but his religious conversion makes him fight that Zoe and Vanessa DON'T get them. The question of what makes a good parent and home is the central question. 
 At times I could just FEEL the anger and frustration of Zoe and Vanessa and Max's confusion as to what is "right". This is a very hot topic which people feel very strongly about. But the one thing that Ms. Picoult does so well is express different viewpoints and sides. The idea is to get people TALKING about the issues instead of spouting uninformed rhetoric (or outright outlandish ideas) No matter your views on the subject, it is a great story that makes you think and question and talk. And that is why I love her books