i really liked this book. totally engrossing. at first, there was a feeling of levity to the foreshadowed tragedy, but when things took a turn, they really went full tilt gut-wrenching. absolutely heartbreaking.

the only part i didn't like was the subplot about brad's attraction to juniper. it made him almost cartoonishly evil. i don't think that part was necessary to establish brad's self-entitlement and hubris.