4.5 - 5 stars. I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. I'm happy about the way she ended the book -she left me wanting more without annoying me that I have to wait. I've got my calendar marked for the next one :) I hope that she writes a book about Ella's brother, Dean, and hope we really don't have to wait until winter 2013 for Lila and Ethan's story. That's too far away :(