This story takes place four years after the first book Calmer Girls. At first, the story is a little bit difficult to follow, because I didn't read the first one, but it became easier to understand as the story went on.

While at times ominous, this book had a really compelling story line as well as characters that were relatable.

Veronica and her sister Samantha are still repairing their relationship after Samantha dated Veronica's boyfriend who ended up being the father of her sister's baby. Veronica still holds on to some of that anger from years before.

Samantha is now dating a new guy, Kalen, who she knew from years before, a musician, swoon-worthy, and completely in love with Samantha. But she soon finds that the warnings Veronica gave her beforehand are ones she should have listened to, because Kalen is harboring a secret.

It wasn't too difficult to guess what that secret was, but the way the author handled it was well done. The author also handles alcohol abuse, drugs, custody battles, and that of a semi-broken relationship really well. She tackles these issues and makes them really realistic.

This book was a quick read for me, because the story was compelling and I really liked the character development that blossoms throughout the story.

The ending was really unexpected and I liked the twist the author added into the story. It gave it more of a mystery factor.

I'm definitely going to go back to read the first one to really understand the history behind the sisters and their family.

I recommend this for anyone looking for a quick, interesting YA read.