Wow, just wow. There is a reason Rachel Vincent is an auto-buy every time she releases a new book.
Not gonna lie, just by reading the description alone, I probably wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't by Rachel Vincent. It didn't sound like my type of book. But man was this ever a good read. Vincent had me hooked from chapter 1. With great characters and an extremely well-researched book.
I sorta figured out who the mother was a little bit before Beckett did (and I'm proud of that as I don't usually figure things out before the characters do), but that didn't take away from the shock value.
The issues this book tackles are very deep and very real. Something not many people talk about but should. And it was handled so well. Not to mention the writing is--as always--spot on.
If you think this book isn't for you, I'd still suggest giving it a gander. I didn't think it was a story I'd like but it turned out to be one of the best reads this year. You may even learn a thing or two, as I did!
Anyway, 10/10, would HIGHLY recommend.