This was great! I was a little unsure of this story at first, although I'm not sure why. But I was hooked by the end of chapter 1 and it's just gotten better all the way through.
I, too, somehow missed the fact that Ellen almost killed Lucy, but it makes a nice end to the story - Lucy didn't die, but unless you subscribe to the idea that Ellen is just plain evil, she'll sober up and see the error of her ways. For most mothers, almost killing their daughter would be the wake up call that they need.
I also love the L&C relationship. It built so well from friendship into love and it ends perfectly with them blissfully in love.
