I basically skimmed this whole novel. I was interested at the beginning, knowing how this was supposed to go, but the dialogue was so sparse and the characters were kind of harsh so I didn't really get into this book. I heard lots of hype and really good things, and this one just didn't live up to it for me. Plus I was in a rush, but I don't think that my opinion would change if I took it slower. No one really said much. And the rivalry between Valerie and Leah seemed strained and forced. Not my new favorite book, that's for sure. I do hope other people enjoy it though.

It is first-person, present-tense, but that didn't save it. I may try something by this author in the future though. Perhaps the writing will get better.