I did so enjoy the saga story of this family. From the first few pages, the author made me feel a part of their lives to the point you could almost taste the salted sea air around you. The curves, disappointments, opportunities and tribulations endured by this girl kept me wanting more, made me beg for torturous times to stop, and kept me hanging on to see if she continued to grow in her inner strength and convictions. I was disappointed when it ended, but am looking forward to reading the sequel.