Rebecca is a strong character guided by her faith. She has a job working for the church and plays softball for the local team. I did not particularly relate to her character, but those around her idolize her. Her teenage volunteer looks up to her and in her small town everyone knows of her. Rebecca is known for her kind nature and willingness to help those around her. 

I enjoyed the character development of Maxine. Her back story describes an alcoholic mother and a busy father, which left her often on her own. After she tries alcohol, she begins down a rough path. A sign outside a church captures her attention and ultimately leads her to Catholicism. This journey gives Max a relatable quality, as she has undergone self-discovery and was willing to change.

Aside from Max, I found it difficult to relate to the characters. The teenagers in the book would giggle and become embarrassed when any boys were around, despite being high school seniors. I do not feel this behavior is authentic to how teenagers act. The story was a lighthearted and kind tale, but I wished the characters were more relatable. 

The ending of the story left much to be desired. Although using “to be continued” can be a strategic approach, I found that the book’s momentum started to pick up around that point. The rest of the book was a slower build, so I would have preferred a longer story leading up to this conclusion.

I would recommend this book to teenagers and young adults. It was a nice story about Rebecca and the small town of St. Sister, where most of the characters are innocent and naive.