Well, this is not a "sunshine & lollipops" book, but it did have moments when I laughed, snickered or giggled. It is well written and entertaining, which is important when it comes to my reading material. Miriam is a damaged soul who acts the bad girl but really is someone who has her heart in the right place even if her head isn't always screwed on straight. I think that all of us have a wee bit of Miriam in us, buried deep beneath the dust and debris that is our life. Wendig has created a character that is foul mouthed, foul tempered, and ultimately identifiable. Can't wait to start Cormorant to find out where Miriam ends up next.