Whoa! This book was so intense! It's not often I have to set a book down and breathe. I had to do this on numerous occasions throughout this story because it was so griping. You feel these characters on a deeper level. The author deals with many difficult issues in a very real way. It's well written and the flow keeps you on the edge of your seat. This series is definitely one of my all time favorite. If you have triggers proceed with caution.