I am giving this 2.5 stars (instead of 1) based entirely on the anxiety representation. The panic attack faced by the protagonist felt extremely real and was beatifically portrayed; the way her love interest helps soothe her through it felt so loving! 

However, I DNF @ 50% because the writing felt so clinical. If felt as though every character had a degree in psychology and was able to talk about their feeling with one another with such precision. The passionate exchange of a relationship felt completely overruled by some need or every character to be by-the-book healthy in their interactions/feelings. 

It felt as though the author was trying too hard. Also, the drama concerning the characters and their families made me uncomfortable. The characters go off to college/careers in new areas, away from their families, and the relatives feel as though they've been ultimately betrayed. INSTEAD of understanding people often need to travel and do things for themselves, they feel entitled to have their constant attention, which felt extremely controlling. 

So, this book wasn't for me.