My first impressions of this book were very mixed. Initially, I enjoyed the narrative, but I found the dialogue very amateur. That is, every time a character spoke, it just sounded somewhat ... I don't know, written? Quickly enough, however, even the narrative seemed relatively ho-hum. It's clear that the writer is trying to sound like a good writer, and sadly the effort is too often apparent, which gives the book a forced feel. Adding to the somewhat immature tone of the book is the main character, who is supposed to be in her late 20s but comes off rather juvenile. (One gets the impression that the author has a bit of an angst-ridden teenager left inside her. I found this annoying.) There is nothing endearing about any of the characters, in fact. Still, the story is engrossing enough to make for a pleasant read, even if not remarkable. I just didn't find myself staying up late reading in bed with this book as I so often do with others.