The thing that I loved most about this book was the characters. They were all so life like and very real. The relationship between Lottie and her twin, Will, was beautifully touching with all their little quirks and special traditions. Simon was an amazing best friend, and the friends Lottie made while in her first year at college were friends that may just last a lifetime.

On the flip side we have Zach and Zan, the two brothers responsible for the accident that left Lottie's best friend severely brain damaged. Zach is the epitome of a party boy - taking advantage of his friends and family and always looking for the next good time. Striking an amazing contrast, Zan is thoughtful and quiet. Trying to make up for something that he feels is all his fault.

The story of Lottie and Zan's relationship isn't simple, no relationship ever is. But is beautiful and crazy and amazing. The way they interact with all the other people in their lives and how everyone seems to end up right where they belong, was a great read that was sweet and heartfelt from every angle. The only thing that really rubbed be the wrong way was Zan's nickname for Lottie - my mind kept changing it to "pretty bird" and picturing a parrot - but I'm sure other people loved it.