I wanted to love this book. It seemed hauntingly beautiful, a quad of friends seeking to find resolve in their lives after a tragic school shooting took their fellow students and teachers away from them. The concept seemed promising; in the aftershock of a school shooting, the utter destruction of the homes and lives of those killed, and their families who remained. But, at the end of the day, and the end of the book, I can only give this tale 2 stars because there was no conclusion. No ending, no answers, no real peace of mind for the characters or the readers. Ms. Valente had the opportunity to make a statement here, to bring peace to all involved in this book, and instead, she walked away and left the story lines trailing in the breeze. Her writing style is unique, and I would love to see more of it, but her Stinebeck-esque way of quitting the story while readers were hanging on does not serve to promote her style. I bought this book at the airport, as I am wont to do while traveling, but it is not one that I see having longevity on my bookshelves.