This is a sequel to Stepping Stones.  This was not known at the time it was started, it was also not known that it was just a sample, and not the full book.  The review regards just the sample (36 pages).  This book was slow.  Having not read book 1 was not a hindrance, and the story started nicely and explained things, or they were easy to figure out.  Saying that, I thought the story was a bit boring.  There was a little teasing about liking a friend that can be seen in standard tween life, and a bit about starting all over someplace new.  I didn’t not get a chance to really delve into the characters.  However, I did read enough to know that I don’t care if I ever finish the book.