This is a book about the dynamics of relationships between family members and close friends. The central character is a female named Ellie who is looking for the love of family and friends. Something she has never had either of in her life. There is a lot of bellyaching and moaning about how demanding her mother-in-law is. How bad her life has always been. The love hate relationship she has with her BFFs. I found myself wanting to tell her to shut up and get on with it, that what she is experiencing is what you call "life". Yeah and in the end they all come together and are one happy family. Ain't life grand. I would not recommend this book. I kept thinking wow Ms Green got this published?! In that case anyone could write a book.