Despite giving this 3 stars, I actually really enjoyed this book. From the get-go I was intrigued and on the edge of my seat. Emily is the boring friend who did what she was supposed to and then got walked all over and Ches is a bitch. I love complex female characters. While the characters fell flat, Hawkins makes up for it in plot. I loved the parallel time lines and the way events at the house draw people together and parallel each other. Hawkins is a very talented writer- the book was perfectly paced, I loved the dialogue, and the writing style is my favorite. I hated the ending though. I wanted Emily to have a moment to shine and she just... didn't.