Yes, L and I are on an Ephron roll (lol). This one has a title that's hard to relate to the story. Normally, the title tells you what to pay attention to. This one doesn't.
This book says "A Suspense Novel" on the front. However, the author gives us too much information too soon. We both had the plot figured out, for the most part, about midway through the book. I feel that this book fits better into the YA genre. It was an easy read. It kept both L's and my interest. For me, however, I wanted to chop off the last 40-50 pages or so. By then, I was annoyed by the cluelessness of the characters. Listening to the book on tape, I actually shouted, "Oh, come on!" in my car at one point.
One major fault in the book is that there are 2 brothers mentioned early on, and then, poof, they're never mentioned again. Not even when there's any sort of emergency. And we thought, why have 2 brothers mentioned at all if they're not going to be a part of the story?
Btw, both of us normally "read" books both in print and on audio - going back & forth. Listening when driving or walking, and then reading actual print when in our easy chairs at home. It speeds up the process, and makes walking or driving alone a little more enjoyable.
Myself, I give this book about 2.5-3 stars (due to the unconnected title, too many giveaways on the plot way too early, and the missing brothers.). L might give it 3.5 or 4, I forgot to ask her.
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