4.5⭐️ but also just a 5⭐️ because I did really really like this book and all the characters. I also love the book references in this too. The romance in this book is definitely a much slower burn than the first book. Sometimes it was irritating because I wanted that romance to happen but then I also just liked getting to know all these characters and their drama. I listened to the audiobook while I also read this for some immersive reading which I liked too.