This book wasn't exactly what I was expecting, and pieces of it seemed a little far fetched. But the story really draws you in, and the characters are wonderful. Even though I found Nikki annoying, especially in the beginning and less so as the book when on, she was never unbearable. The elements of thriller, mystery, and humor were also unexpected, but really enjoyable. My understanding is that this book is different from the others this author has read, including branching out into new genres and styles of writing. In which case, this is an even more incredible success in weaving together multiple genres.