I was really conflicted reading this book. I ultimately gave it 4 stars because I was engaged the whole time, even though many things upset me about the story. I really enjoyed the Brandon narration and supported and related to his character, even with his flaws. But then the Nicholas narration kicked in and my mostly ambivalent feelings toward him turned into rage. He was such a selfish jerk in my mind, always thinking about himself first and how everything affected HIM, never mind the man who was supposedly the love of his life. I understand he had been through a tragic event himself, but his blindness to what was happening to Brandon was unforgivable.

In the beginning of the story, I was glad to see Brandon's brother Jon was so supportive to their relationship, but later on I was confused. Why would Jon act that way toward his brother's lover? Was he IN love with Nicholas, just live everyone else in this story seemed to be? Ugh. The only other person I connected with and enjoyed was Jenn. I was very glad to read that there was at least one person who was in Brandon's corner no matter what. Everyone else could just go jump in a lake.

So overall, I enjoyed the book, regardless of how frustrated it made me. It was heartbreaking at times, but worth the read.