Lila has always been closer to her twin brother Billy to anyone. In many ways, she's been completely dependent on him and information he's relayed to her. Lila remembers nothing of their past but occasional flashes of memory that make no sense. That's generally when Billy will tell her not to lose the plot. Billy is a genius who's nicknamed himself Goofus because he doesn't follow the beaten path. Lila is Gallant because she's proper and by the book. In ways, her husband is perplexed by her and a touch jealous of the bond she shares with Billy because at times she is untouchable to him.

One day, Lila's whole world comes crashing down and she's left alone to piece together her history and what's caused her to be who she is and why she can't remember her life unless it's been written for her by Billy. Billy's been killed by the police after he aimed a presumably loaded rifle at an elementary school in Center City Philadelphia. Suicide by police is what he aimed for, and it's what he got. Now his children, his soon to be ex wife, and his sister are left heartbroken and struggling to understand why he did what he did.

This story was complex and had several unexpected twists, and was quite compelling. I didn't really feel like there was much character development, but then none of the characters were wholly sympathetic because there were so many layers to them so apparently the character development was quite subtle and ultimately, enjoyable. The ending was sudden and swift and I appreciated the cleanness of it. Definitely check out this book when it's released on Tuesday!