Mia Sheridan really knows how to punch you right in the gut, doesn't she? I loved, loved, LOVED this one. Archer's Voice is still my all time favorite but boy, did this come close. I really felt for Ellie from the very beginning, as that is not an easy life to live - feeling like you have to do whatever it takes to get by and living a miserable life doing it because you don't see another way. She got saddled with this crap life she didn't ask for, but she was still an amazing person. Everyone treated her like garbage... except Gabriel. Oh, sweet baby angel Gabriel, how I love you. He's so perfect! Such a pure and innocent soul who just wanted to find his way and learn how to love but I just fell for his entire outlook on life. How does someone who went through so much remain so hopeful about the world? He seriously is an inspiration and I admire him so much. And l know he walked into that strip club so that they could heal each other. It was just such a beautiful love story and I'm so glad I got to experience it. I highly recommend checking it out (along with her other books!).