This sequel didn’t quite capture the same charm as the first book, which I absolutely adored and rated five stars. While I was eager to dive back into the world of Wes and Liz, I ended up feeling a bit disappointed with how things unfolded. That said, I still enjoyed reconnecting with these characters and seeing where their story went next.

I listened to the audiobook and was thoroughly impressed by the narrators. They brought the characters and emotions to life beautifully, and I’d definitely recommend the audio version if you’re planning to read this one.

In this installment, we follow Wes and Liz into their college years, and things haven’t gone well between them. They’re no longer together, and much of the story centers around Wes trying to win Liz back. It was heartbreaking to see them broken up after how the first book ended, but there’s something satisfying about watching them try to navigate their way back to each other. There are definitely some fun and funny moments that I enjoyed. 

However, the teenage angst between them was a bit much at times. I understand this is a YA romance, but their back-and-forth felt overly immature and occasionally grating. There were several moments that had me rolling my eyes due to their childish behavior. It took away some of the emotional weight the story could have carried.

There are definitely flaws in the narrative. The direction the story takes feels a bit strange and even off-putting at times. I also didn’t love the amount of cursing throughout the book. On a positive note, it remains a closed-door romance, which I appreciated considering it’s aimed at a YA audience.

If you loved the first book and are curious about what happens next, this sequel might be worth reading just to get closure. However, if you were content with how Book One ended, I’d honestly recommend leaving it at that. This sequel doesn’t add much to Wes and Liz’s story and veers in a direction that doesn’t quite live up to the emotional depth of the original.