When I first starting reading Chasing The Falls, I expected to be disappointed. The main character seemed grossly undeveloped, and the plot seemed dreary and undefined. But it didn't take C. Leigh Purtill long to get the book moving. By the end of the book, I was thoroughly pleased with both the characters and the plot. The writing was so strong that I frequently felt frustrated when Lila made terrible decisions, and delighted when she made the correct ones. At the beginning of the book, Lila is understandably upset and disoriented. More important, however, are her lack of friends and lack of confidence.  With time, the character grows; she gathers friends and  courage, and finally, at the end of the book, Lila has blossomed into a intricate, unwavering, character.  Surprisingly, my favorite character is Erika. Girlfriend of the Hollywood paparazzi, I expected her to be a vicious, lip-sticked tyrant. But she turns out to be a kind, funny and empathetic woman. Throughout the book, Lila questions her father's choices and his character. But I felt that Erika's compassion and devotion to Lionel forshadowed the fact that in the end, Lila's father means well, despite his career. This book was interesting and fun to read, and I think I will definitely read it again sometime.