I have not read the other books in this series and I can honestly say that I didn't feel lost by what was going on at all because it felt like it's own book. I'm sure if I read in order of the series I would have known more about what was going on in the series leading up to this book but I wasn't lost.
The story was interesting and good. I liked Raven and have to say that I wish I got more of her sass in some parts because well I just would have enjoyed it more.

Overall it was a sweet story, about a broken girl who finds someone that helps her forget about her past issues and move on.