"What he doesn't understand, though, is how steadily people decay. We all look the same on the outside while sadness eats at our core." Angela Petitjean aka Little John (LJ) has spent her whole love in love with one person, HP, who she truly believes is her soulmate. She has planned her whole life around him and when he breaks her heart and marries Saskia, who he met while visiting her at Oxford, her world begins to unravel. She moves back home but never gets closure because her life remains connected to HP and his new family. The author does a great job building up to the climax and her writing style was perfect for the way the ending finally unfolds. The story is told from Angela's perspective as she is being questioned at the precinct. Angela switched back and forth between stories of first love and events from the present she deems relevant to the disappearance of Saskia. It was heartbreaking to hear her speak of her love for HP as you see him still holding on and not allowing the closure. The author was amazing at illuminating how many times people see someone in agony and despair and don't intervene when they need to. Intervention often times comes when it's too late. If you have ever grieved a relationship that you couldn't move on from, this is the tale for you. This book definitely taught me not to ignore the warning signs. Thanks @stmartinspress for the ARC to review and the opportunity to give honest feedback.