This book did hurt. The reason? It was just a long prequel! Did I love it? Yes. Does it remind me of “If we could go back”? A little. Should it exist? A case could be made for no.

I truly believe that part I and II of this story could have just been one long book. But that didn’t take away from my love for Roe and Jake and the angst, pining, and torture they’re going to go through next book towards their happily ever after.