Three friends - Felicity (Flick), Genevieve (Neve) and Emma have known each other for 5-6 years. And yes, as the title suggests, they are all harbouring secrets. Intriguing right? For the most part, yes it was. Let me start by saying this book and the writing had a lot of promise (it is an easy read for sure) HOWEVER where was the flippin editor.... or gosh even an honest friend to proof read this and give some much needed feedback?? Some of the dialogue/character inference is just dumb and superfluous. One of many eye roll lines is between Caleb and his mother Emma:

"He asked for more information about the tumour, his sensible questions showing his interest in medicine and proving he'd be good in the field." Emma had just told Caleb and his sisters she had a tumour; what caring family member wouldn't ask for more information?!! We must all be excellent candidates for the medical profession!! Good Lord.

This book could have gone from good to GREAT and that is why it is so frustrating. 

It's also a bit cringe and on the nose at times. Oh and considering it was published in 2008, it is surprisingly dated (and frankly disrespectful) in how it approaches LGBTQIA+ issues and depictions. I was going to put several examples here and then decided against it, basically when it comes to Felicity and how she responds to

Seb/Sofia, there is little compassion and a lot of her self pity. Not to say some things aren't valid but I'd say majority was selfish and unkind.

Two things that I found eww...

how creepy was Patrick?? There is "supportive boss" and then there is taking advantage of his position of power. Not cool. Maybe in 1988 this would be ok in a book but not in 2008. Oh and James commenting to Will about his girlfriend "as for Stacey, well let's just say you have good taste in women. Must get that from me." Umm what? James is 50 and why is he objectifying the 17 year old Stacey and Will's mother for that matter for goodness sake??

. The three ladies on occasion feel like the 3 best friends you wish you had (this trio truly turn up for each other); but other times read like 3 overbearing, judgemental aunts who could turn on a dime on each other. Kinda like "i'll be there for you but I'm gonna let you know my disagreeable opinion whether you asked for it or not."

Despite its problems, there is still a lot to like. And I did read this book to the end - that alone has got to count for something!