A slightly different approach than We Were Liars, this prequel gives us a glimpse into the lives of the earlier generation from that book. Rather than the intense and suspenseful premise of it's predecessor, this novel is a good introspective study into the lives of this wealthy family and their skewed value system. I found the story quite intriguing and enjoyed the character work, though I will admit that it doesn't pack the same punch. This family is a disaster and I am totally here for it. The characters are all flawed and unlikable, which is a testament to Lockhart's writing as creating a story readers like while simultaneously utilizing solely despicable characters can be quite a feat to accomplish. The vibe to this read is at haunting and sad, but also just made me shake my head at the entitlement and the ridiculous expectations of these people. Caroline is quite the interesting mess of a girl/woman.