1: Did the plot proceed in a way that felt natural? Or did you feel manipulated by the story line?

Yes it does feel like the story line is manipulating the reader, because the book is a murder mystery and a thriller, with some romance.

2: which characters do you like the most ,and which do you like the least.

I like Cooper the most, and Simon the least

3: If you could ask the author anything, what would it be?

Why did you write this book/series?

4: Is this book overrated or underrated?

I think this book is a little overrated.