Karen Lenfestey

I read this book as a stand alone because I did not know the series followed the main character. I don't think that I missed anything major by not reading the first book, (though I do plan to go back and read it). Knowing that the story continues in book three helps me with the ending of this book.
I liked the characters. I felt they were pretty realistic. There was a lot of drama going on. Everyone had issues and it seemed that Bethany was smack in the middle of each of them. A couple of the characters were pretty selfish. I thought they brought a lot of their problems on all by themselves. I would have liked to see Bethany say no and mean it with them. The ending killed me. I think that was because I had thought each book in the series was a stand alone. Thinking that way left me with burning questions. Now that I know I may get some answers in the next book, I can handle that ending.
I did enjoy the book. It held my attention. I cared about the characters. I would tell people that it is a book with loads of drama. It can be exhausting if you don't expect it. If you like drama, though, you will probably enjoy this series.… (meer)

I felt sorry for Joely--being diagnosed with the same disease that killed their mother. I can't imagine Kate's fears as she wonders if she, too, carries the gene that might determine her fate.

I did, however, feel that Joely was out of line wanting her sister to have a baby so she could "live' out her dreams through her sister. Yes, eventually, Kate came to her own conclusions, but I think Mitch was right when he pointed out that Joely had no business "manipulating" Kate.

Is it a book that I would re-read? Probably not. But it was still a fair read.… (meer)