Ok-I think I've made in perfectly clear in my other posts about this book that my very least favorite character was Jeremy's mom! haha As I think about it, I might actually have a bit more understanding about her choices IF Mary's husband was Jeremy's biological father. Mary and Jeremy were a team first. Mary was all Jeremy had in that home. When making the decision to remarry with children from a previous relationship, I really think the parent needs to be THAT MUCH MORE contemplative. I have heard that this is the order in relationships: God, spouse, children. I struggle with this order because children are the most needy and vulnerable members in a household. In a second marriage children are already reeling from possible abandonment issue from the parent you left. They definitely need more attention, support, and reassurance. Jeremy was first abandoned by his biological father- -and then his mother. I know moms aren't perfect; we make a lot of mistakes- -but I just really struggle with the fact that Jeremy's mom didn't choose him.
I really liked Carla, Lee, and Phil. I think together the three of them made a great team. Their individual characteristics brought a little bit of everything to the table, and as a result, they made for a competent, well-rounded, REAL team.