Becki reviewed on 9/28/2012

While this was a good read, I'm not sure it's as deep as I would expect a book on this topic to be. Also, I felt the foreshadowing was a bit too revealing - making the book predictable. While there was much to uncover in this book, I don't think I was ever totally surprised when the cover was finally lifted on something that had been a "secret". I didn't feel let down by the reveals, but I wasn't truly surprised, either.

All that said, though, I did enjoy the book. While the main character was a 20-something year old, she was very relatable to readers of a variety of ages. While the book often referenced the childhood of the main character, it never had a "dated" quality about it. The book has a timeless quality because of that, I believe.

While my first paragraph here is critical, I WAS drawn into this story and wanted to get back to it when I had to put it down. The book dealt with dark issues, but was never graphic, nor did it ever sink into a morbid fascination with the "secrets" it held.

Also...because I think the title could make one wonder...the "secrets" it contains have nothing to do with issues of a sexual nature. Just felt like that was worth mentioning in case anyone, like myself, might wonder given the title.

I recommend this book for anyone (from teens through adults) who likes feel-good women's fiction with just a dose of mystery and serious food for thought.

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