Good, but Average

This is one of those instances where the story is intriguing but the writing maybe not so much. I am always fascinated by the narratives of an upper class facade being ripped apart in some way, so I am hooked simply because of that. I want desperately to know how the stories of Lyla and Finch intersect and what the resulting fallout will be. Which sides will people take and how will that conflict manifest? Is someone lying and if so who? Will the marriage of Finch's parents fall apart as a result? These questions and others like them make me want to finish this book, which is of course proof of the author's skill. But I would be lying if I said the prose had anything to do with my desire to continue with the story. It isn't bad by any means, but it is what I would call average. It is there simply to tell the story, and while there is nothing wrong with this, it means the language does not stand out for its quality. The strength here is all in the story.
The only other criticism I have is that there seems to be an exposition dump at the beginning. I usually prefer things to be revealed gradually in order to not interrupt the story, so the massive amount of background thrown at you at the beginning is a tad off-putting, but not enough to deter me from reading. If anything, once you get that out of the way you can focus on the story at hand, which is always a positive.
All in all, this looks to be a fascinating read, and while it's not exactly lyrical in it's telling, it has a story that will keep you hooked.