I'd rate this closer to two and a half stars. It's not a bad book but I find myself growing tired of this series. Lee hasn't really grown as character. She's still naive and not particularly insightful - a problem since she is the narrator. She tends to only see what is on the surface. I also wish there was more depth in her relationship with Taro. I'm not asking for lovey-dovey stuff but these two seem more like long term co-workers than two people in a loving committed relationship.