Very nearly DNF'd the book before 50 pages due to animal cruelty but decided to persist on unless I saw any more. Luckily, that scene was the only scene containing it and I was able to finish the book. Overall the book was just okay and I'd give it 2.5 stars. The main character was rather annoying at first, but grew on me later in the book. There was a lackluster "inta-love" and the story had two main storylines that did converge nicely. Was not at all surprised at the "twist." Story ended in a way that I am satisfied with the ending without picking up any subsequent books.