The first few chapters are a little heavy with background details - Mariana's family history, her therapy patients' issues, etc. It almost feels like too much is being thrown at the reader right at the start, but how it relates to the central plot and the murder mystery is unclear. That being said, I do think it is an intriguing storyline. I'm curious about who Edward Fosca is and why Mariana is so convinced that he is a murderer. This is a book I could certainly see myself enjoying.