This got off to a strong start, but lost its energy as it went on. we wasted time on some pointless drama and a half-baked love triangle before reaching a half-baked ending when it became apparent that this wasn't going anywhere.
The author sadly didn't have the courage to take this story where it needed to go.

It is an example of half-assery: where the author tried to walk the line between the cheeks and fell into the hole.

Like snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, it was poised for greatness yet cemented itself in mediocrity.