Review: I don't mean to hate but...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2012
I wish there was a 2 1/2 star to capture my exact rating, however, I rounded up. I wanted to like this book so very much, especially being a "Region Girl" (NWI born/raised) myself, I love the fact that our area is on the map and I wish the author continued success but with that being said, this book had the elements of a good story but it never really came together. It was very complex, too many characters, the storylines jumped around and without the proper development. I was confused as each new character was introduced and then disappeared, what was the point; the story could have been told with less characters and confusion. Lastly, the ending was proper but it felt rushed, abrupt and very flat. Overall, the book was decent but extremely choppy and it took me forever to read, I never emotionally attached to any of the characters or their relationships. I hope I am not being too critical but this book seriously left me hanging. At least the other reviews are more flattering!