This is my first book by this author as well as my first book written in verse. I really liked the style - it was poetic and very easily devoured. Definitely not a book for everyone, as it's about three teens who are in the process of "recovering" after their attempted suicides, all while the reader discovers the painful, twisted secrets of their pasts as you switch between POV. However, I didn't find this book disturbing or dark. At times I had trouble relating with some of the characters, mainly Vanessa, and I think I most identified with Connor (not to be taken literally, please, lol). I thought the end was a little heavy on the romance, but I think that Hopkins was trying to emphasize the power of human nature's need for love and companionship. Overall, I would recommend this book - it is well written, fast-paced and interesting, and provides a meaningful look into human emotion - depression, anger, hopelessness, fear, love, hate, denial, betrayal, hope ...