I enjoyed this version a lot! As a whole, a lot of what happened later on in the series was mostly covered in this version - so I completely understand why the author re-wrote this version. I prefer the Fallen Crest Family version, but this was a super interesting read to see what could have been. What I missed most was the introduction of Heather! Loved her story and her place in the FC series! I didn’t love how often Kate and Parker and their group were constantly around Mason, Logan, and Nate and their whole group! It was constant and annoying, and while Mason made it clear that he wasn’t into Kate - I still didn’t like it. I liked how in the series, the girls had their place in the high school hierarchy, but Mason and the guys outranked them. That didn’t happen here, the girls had equal hierarchy in this version, and it kept Logan and Nate busy trying to break up potential fights! What I did enjoy about this version was that Sam had absolute fire!!! She got up in people’s faces and wasn’t afraid to let them know, she could take care of herself! Kate and her group, and then the Academite girls, Sam let them all know, she didn’t need them and she was a badass all on her own! I loved that and wished it had carried over to the FCF book, but again, I loved the series - so I understand for long run purposes why the change had to happen. I have so many questions for what was planned with Garrett and why he seemed to be flirting with the Ms. Carmella at the Country Club when he was supposed to be getting back together with his wife. And the eating disorder that Sam’s mom seemed to have. I had so many questions and I loved this alternative version because it did make me curious, what if the series had taken this turn? Super interesting to see! Loved it!