While the ending was good, the overall experience of the book is underwhelming. I do appreciate the central theme of the significance of leaving abusive relationships, as it is an essential topic that warrants discussion. Young women who have witnessed their mothers staying with abusive partners certainly need to be exposed to alternative possibilities. It is concerning that anyone could view someone like Ryle, with his ridiculous outlook on relationships (or lack thereof), as a suitable candidate for marriage. Not only do ladies need to know that it is okay to leave an abusive relationship, but they also need to know how to be careful about who they form long-term relationships with in the first place. There are also several plausibility problems with the story.