I am rewriting my review for this book and revisiting my star rating, as well. I just learned there are two different endings for this book - the one published in the United Kingdom and the one published in the United States. Obviously, I read the American published ending and it was such a let down. I would even go as far as saying it was a cop-out. If given the opportunity, I would love to read the alternative ending because I did invest time into this story. The author takes the time to develop the characters of Alex and Anya throughout the novel and (without spoiling the story) it felt like it was all for nothing. Don't waste your time with this one!