This book was really good. It was engrossing from the first page, slow in the middle, and picked up with steam until the end. I liked the way the author folded in the characters layer by layer and not all at once. There were, by the end, more than 6, but Shani was able to clearly separate each one of them "Keepin' it Tight". This story has many different twist and elements to it which kept it interesting. It was an awesome read. I must admit, Grandma Jana was my favorite. She's hilarious and her presence in every scene was memorable. I think she needs her own story.