Our Book Club just finished reading this book and 4/6 thoroughly enjoyed it. We felt that personal / emotional connection to the story was a factor for all those that did enjoy it. Those that did not like it- did not bond with the character or feel that the author's writing was very sophisticated. This is Wendy Blackburn's first novel- so this is a valid point.

We thought that Delia had gone full circle from her days in the Unit. Her ability to help others was a positive result of her time spent there and her relationships were critical to her success in staying sober. Support groups and family make the difference for sobriety.

Some felt Delia's maturity at age of 19 was unrealistic. While other's felt that her real life experiences had given her a maturity beyond her years.

Her divorce from Raphael was the separation from her past and her final relationship in LA from the Unit. Zodiac, Matt, Raphael and James were all in her past as she left to go to Seattle with Simon.

However, Timothy was her lifeline and she continued to be connected to him while she lived in Seattle. All the others she had removed from her life. Timothy was the only one that shared her life Seattle with visits. He also was Unca Tim to her daughter. He was her family.

Her husband, Simon, seemed to understand the complexity of Delia's relationship with Timothy. He also knew that her return to LA was critical to her moving forward with her life and having closure with her past.

Timothy's death was symbolic of the 'death' of her addictions. There were no more temptations that she could not handle. Delia had weathered every storm and survived.

She was a survivor........like the Beach Glass. Battered and bounced around and ultimately turned out to be a treasured jewel.