When I started this book I was sure it was going to be a 5 star read. A tale of survival at what cost? Difficult decisions, complex characters, and a ghost! Yaassss! But after the tension eased the story became a run of the mill family saga (completely unrealistic - who gets over the loss of a child in 5 weeks?!?) and it became a 4 star. Then ALL the convenient romances wrapped up in a bow - urgghhh. 3 stars.