I finished this book in a rush because it started to really bother me. I read the first ten chapters or so then skipped to the last two chapters to see how it would end. When I was assured that it would have a semi okay ending I went back to reading and then I ended up skimming over the five chapters I had skipped. 
 It is not like I didn't enjoy reading The Ruining I did but it was drawn out. At first I thought that I would love the character of Annie but she began to grate on my nerves. Her characterization seemed off and her relationship with Libby was stilted and unrealistic. The one saving grace in this book was Owen. I adored him because he wasn't overbearing and I could relate to him. I wish his character was given more time to shine. I think I would have preferred this boom if it had been told in the alternating view points of Annie and Owen. 
 Oh, some closure would have been nice. Maybe a court scene? Maybe an epilogue? It's interesting and suspenseful but it didn't leave me satisfied. 
 I do plan on going back and rereading The Ruining but for now I'll just leave it alone. I'm giving it three stars because all in all I can't in good conscience give it two.