This book was a mixed bag.

I will agree with readers that say it reminded them very much of My Sister's Keeper. I thought that Picoult did a nice job of developing Amelia's character and perspective. While I did find this book quite gripping, I find that Picoult needs to be wary of being too formulaic. Her twists and turns are becoming predictable; thus, when one happens it doesn't affect the reader in an emotional way. The twists almost become detrimental to the book- much like a soap opera that starts out really good but after a while, you just start to think "Oh, come ON!!"

The ending of the book was just lame and because of that, a book that would have gotten four stars from me instead earns three because the rest of the book was good enough to support the crappy ending. Based on the ending alone, I'd give it a two.

Picoult is one of very favorite authors but this is one book I am glad I got from the library, as I won't want or need to be reading it again.