do something so reckless within her society. When caught, she says she was bored and as her real reasons were revealed I liked her more. But I didn't always like her. I enjoyed the character growth of Marissa but sometimes it was uncomfortable watching her growing pains. She starts out very unsympathetic. She is selfish, shallow, and immature but I was pleased to see her start to change early on. I don't know if there was enough change, but Jude seems happy enough so I'll let it go. I liked Jude a lot. He is a steady, calm guy who is very comfortable with himself. (view spoiler) [Or so it seemed until near the end when he had some sort of epiphany and realized he was insecure. (hide spoiler) ] I liked that he wanted to marry Marissa because she'd be naughty in bed and I enjoyed their private conversations. I loved that he read a book just because she did. "Will you grant me a favor? Let me borrow the last novel you finished so that we may discuss it." "You wouldn't like it. It's melodramatic and overwrought." "Then it will remind me of you, so I'm sure I'll enjoy it a great deal." I also liked that Jude was okay with Marissa being who she was. He didn't want to change her into the perfect wife. He wanted her because of how she was and thought it would be a benefit. They did strike up a friendship to