Not my favorite but not the worse in the bunch either. Overall it's an interesting story. I liked this one because unlike the previous ones I've read, the two women don't interact at all. They're not related, and the only thing connecting them is Mary's diary. Both women are interesting, I've never read a MC with Asperger's before and it was interesting to see the world from her point of view. I've never met anyone with Asperger's so I cannot attest as to how accurately Sara is portrayed but she is an intriguing character. Although as is often the case when I have multiple MCs in a book I am draw far towards one in particular, In this case I was more inclined to want to read Mary's story. (view spoiler)[ which works out perfectly because for me, Sara's sections were more like interludes than anything else. Especially since it is Mary who finishes the book. Can I say I am glad for the happy ending? I knew it would be one, but really it's nice to have it confirmed. (hide spoiler)] In summary this is a nice book, there are interesting bits and boring bits and bits in between. It was something of a slow read, especially in the beginning, but overall A Desperate Fortune is not a waste of time. 
 Recommended? Sure 
 Buy/Borrow? Borrow unless you are familiar with the author and like her work. Like I said it started off slow for me, which is kind of par the course in my experience, so a new reader may not like the book at first, this way you get a look before shelling out the cash.