I want to dislike this book. Like, really, really dislike it, but the end completely transforms the whole story. Obviously, I don't like the abusive step-father. What really irks me is Libby, the mother. She turns a blind eye to the abuse, and is quite abusive herself. Maybe from her lack of education, or being tired with her circumstances, maybe because she's just a horrible person. Who knows? I'm actually looking forward to reading the sequel "What Happened to my Sister" now that I've finished "Me & Emma". If you had asked me that mid way through the book, I'd have said no way, but now I'm pretty intrigued.