More like 3.5* This book was well written, but I found myself getting angry and frustrated with the characters. Why couldn't they just tell the truth? I realize that there would not be a story if they just told the truth, but honestly! All the deceptions was frustrating. I understood why Siusan did not tell the truth the first time, she was embarrassed and was hoping that if she could get away from it then that would mean it didn't actually happen. But after that, ugh! Still, I did enjoy the book and I love this family so I will be reading the next one.