Okay. So. I don't even know where to begin with this story. I've put off reviewing this for the sole reason that this book literally leaves me speechless. I don't know how to put into words my thoughts and feelings, but for the sake of everything (mostly mine), I'm going to attempt it. 
 This book was a bit painful for me to read. I've always sympathized with characters who struggle with their own insecurities, especially when it comes to the physical aspects of themselves. You know what word I hate? The word: plain. It just conjures up a lot of images, a lot of meanings. Mostly the word makes me think of things or people who aren't considered 'beautiful' because others cannot see past the tips of their noses to realize that no one is plain. Everyone is beautiful in their own way. Smiles are my favorite physical things on a person. Just sayin'. Anyway, I'm digressing here, aren't I? 
 Nothing about Theo is plain. 
 She is bright, charming, funny, kind - she cares deeply. 
 Does that sound like a plain human being? I didn't think so. 
 I love Eloisa's books. I always have, always will. Sometimes, her books really make me want to HULKSMASH things though, and this is a prime example of that emotion. Everything from James' father (oh, let's not get me started on that piece of work), to the gossips who can't be anything but mean, all the way to the cheating crap that James pulls on Theo after he's already wronged her deeply before just two days into their marriage -- all of that results in a very angst-ridden Leah who's practically crumpling the book between her hands in an effort to keep cool. 
 The book was well-written and without giving away too much about it, this book is just thick with heaving emotions that make you consider chucking the book across the room just to give yourself a minute to cool down. Minus one star though, because I actually did chuck the book across the room at one point. No worries, it landed against my pillow. Angrily.