Ok, so, this was book 10 of 12 in my 12 Books Recommended by 12 Friends, from Sara R-S.

From the very beginning it reminded me a LOT of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, both in subject manner and how it hopped around in the timeline. I liked that book, but I didn't love it as it was a bit too navel-gazing for me. This time, the subject matter was more off-putting because good grief, almost every character has sex with almost anything that moves. I was grossed out pretty early on

Spoiler

I'm sorry, but arranging and witnessinh someone's gang-rape and then taking their battered self into your room because you're soooooo attracted to them you need to have sex with them DESPITE THEM HAVING A PERFORATED BOWEL is NOT! SEXY! OR FLATTERING! I can't believe I have to say this.

....and it didn't get any better from there, gross-wise. I didn't really feel attached to any of the characters. Luke was a kind person but kind of flat. And when it comes all the way down to it, I think Lanny is a hideous nickname. *snort* I guess this just wasn't my book. I did get on Goodreads and read spoiler reviews to find out what happens in the other two books, which allows me to not subject myself to them. This book definitely sounded like it could be my kinda thing, and it probably would have felt more fresh and creative if I'd read it before Addie LaRue (it was published first!). I'm glad I gave it a shot.