My purchase of this book was random, strictly based upon the description, as I knew nothing of the author. The character and plot development were quite good. The story develops at a pace which keeps your interest while enticing you with changes in point of view. The number and personalities of the characters were well-balanced and made for a cohesive story line. I appreciated the fact that the ending wasn't obvious and came as a surprise. This is a true hallmark of a well written novel. At times I wished for more background on the main characters. I subsequently learned that this novel is the latest in a series so I came to appreciate the delicate balance the author had with enticing new readers while not boring recurring fans. I would've liked to see further scene development in spots, particularly the club scenes. I was also surprised that the main characters, Lucy and Sean, didn't have a few common vices that I would normally associate with their situation. It would have been nice - and a great selling point - if the author would have provided a history or genealogy of the series. This appears to be the latest in the series of at least three novels, possibly more as this may be a derivative of another series. I'd like a guide in order to read the series in chronological order. I may purchase other novels; however, I have some heartburn with this publisher, the last of the major houses to support the iPad. My preference is to reward leaders - not laggards or holdouts - and those who care about their customers. Lucy and Sean may have to wait a while.