Review: I hated it so much that I loved it. Yes, really.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 16, 2013
I absolutely hated this book. I hated what happened to Riley, whom I love. I hated what happened to Gabby, whom I love. I hated the doubts Gabby encountered as mysteries were revealed. I hated all of it, which is why is was such a great book. I loved it!! Christy Barritt wrote an absolutely gut-wretching depiction of a worst nightmare come to life. I think she captured Gabby's confusion, grief, sorrow, and emptiness brilliantly. The astounding thing is, she did so while still keeping the characters I've come to know and love true to their quirky funny selves. Those priceless little knee-slapping asides that I've loved throughout this series still show up in just the right times and places even though the circumstances are grimm. I intended to just read a handful of chapters before getting to my errands for the day, but thanks to Ms. Barritt's exceptional writing, my husband returned to a dirty house and no dinner. For shame! I literally could not put it down, needing to know Riley and Gabby's fate. I highly recommend not only this book, but the entire series - in order; don't spoil it!!! Bravo, Christy Barritt. Bravo. Please publish the next book quickly as I cannot afford rehab; I need my next Squeaky Clean fix!!