The word I would use to describe this book is raw. Maybe real, too. Having dealt with drug abuse in my family, I know that looking past the addiction itself is easy when you love that person. It's so easy to see what you know is hidden by the addiction and you find yourself making excuses because you want so badly for that person to be who they're meant to be. You know that they're not bad or evil. They're sick and it hurts because nothing you do or say can make a difference or change the outcome unless they want to change and get clean on their own.

This was definitely the case for Aubrey and Maxx. He's addicted to drugs and she's sort of addicted to him. Unhealthy, to say the least. The way the story ended was depressing, yet hopeful at the same time. I can only hope that the second book brings some redemption and a happy outcome!