I listened to this as an audiobook, and I think the author brings up some important topical issues including substance abuse, grooming, sexual assault and consent. This is the first book I've read discussing grooming and praying on children in a "legal" way, and I really appreciated how the author addressed it. One of the final twists at the end did feel too convenient, especially because - by that time - I had completely forgotten about a specific plot thread started at the beginning of the book and never returned to until the ending. 

I would try this author again for sure though!