this was a very weird sequel. i don’t really think it needs to exist, like the key themes in this could have been written into the first book; it just would’ve been a longer and for expansive story. like this wasn’t bad but it doesn’t have anywhere close to the impact and meaning that the first book does, regardless of the real and heavy-hitting topics this book deals with. also the random misgendering was weird and gross. i have no idea why it was put in bc it completely contradicts ari’s character. really pissed me off actually. idk this was super disappointing.