I read this book as a buddy read- my first. This book was not on my TBR prior to the buddy read so I am glad I was invited to participate because this was a very good book! I had some issues with the initial setup (the fact that the media basically destroyed Julia's career AFTER she was deemed innocent by the courts), but I got over that pretty quick. I quickly fell in love with the characters, especially the relationship between Julie and Alice... and the relationship between Julie and Max AND the relationship between Ellie and Cal... and Peanut- I loved Peanut too haha. 

I absolutely sobbed when George took Alice/Brittany away. It was bad enough that my husband heard from across the apartment and came to investigate. His exact wording when he walked into the room and saw me sobbing over a book was "I figured this would be the case but I thought I should check to make sure you didn't hurt yourself. This is why you shouldn't read" 😂 

I'm really happy with the ending, although it seems like the father gave up a little too soon. It is great that Alice went back to Julie so soon-- it was probably a lot less traumatizing for her that way-- but George seemed so deadset on trying to make it work to only give up after a matter of hours.