Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: not her best

I have read all of Steel's books over the years, and I have been increasingly disappointed with each new attempt. Journey was no exception. Though her portrayal of domestic abuse was well-intentioned, I found the character development weak. The reader gains no insight into Jack's life, including his childhood or background. Maddy's discovery of her long-lost daughter seemed too sudden and coincidental. Amazingly, Lizzie had no negative feelings toward her mother for abandoning her and never attempting to find her. The plot was overly simplistic; such a serious topic as domestic abuse deserves more in-depth exploration without the wealthy, fantasy life overtones found in all of Steel's books. Definitely not one of Steel's best.