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The Most Unprotected: Act II
Amil is back and with a lot more baggage! With adulthood comes bigger obstacles to tackle and she quickly learns she can't do it alone. With the weight of the world on her shoulders and limited people to turn to, she looks for help in the wrong places. Although she's not the same sweet, little "Care Bear" anymore she still has naive ways that can be detrimental to her growth. Will she wise up before it's too late?
390 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2024
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September 13, 2024
I was not expecting that ending
10/10 That ending had me speechless! please hurry up with act III I don’t think I wait much longer 😩
10/10 That ending had me speechless! please hurry up with act III I don’t think I wait much longer 😩
September 14, 2024
2
Amil & Qaylo don’t need to let no more people on the roller coaster🎢 ride that their relationship is. Sheesh, Amil really needs to jump off! I love how she tries to put herself first. Cion doesn’t write weak female characters. Young love is so intense and full of heartbreak 💔
Amil & Qaylo don’t need to let no more people on the roller coaster🎢 ride that their relationship is. Sheesh, Amil really needs to jump off! I love how she tries to put herself first. Cion doesn’t write weak female characters. Young love is so intense and full of heartbreak 💔
November 5, 2025
Just like Act I, this is a good read! But Qaylo and Amil know they both on my nerves bad!!
In the second installment we see some growth in both characters, but they're still young so there's still a lot they both need to learn. It's hard to trust again after your heart has been broken and it's hard to let go of your one and only true love even after heartbreak. The way these 2 are navigating is reckless, but also necessary for them to learn.
As toxic as Qaylo is, I'm rooting for him every chapter, like c'mon bruh get yourself together! And as naive as Amil still is, I'm rooting for her to know better with each challenge that comes her way.
In the second installment we see some growth in both characters, but they're still young so there's still a lot they both need to learn. It's hard to trust again after your heart has been broken and it's hard to let go of your one and only true love even after heartbreak. The way these 2 are navigating is reckless, but also necessary for them to learn.
As toxic as Qaylo is, I'm rooting for him every chapter, like c'mon bruh get yourself together! And as naive as Amil still is, I'm rooting for her to know better with each challenge that comes her way.
February 4, 2025
Great read.
Cion is a great storyteller. The messiness between these two main characters is just very toxic. But I have to remind myself they are still so young. I feel they need to stay away from each other for some years. They need some serious growth. Ready for part 3
Cion is a great storyteller. The messiness between these two main characters is just very toxic. But I have to remind myself they are still so young. I feel they need to stay away from each other for some years. They need some serious growth. Ready for part 3
September 13, 2024
Oh nothing, just another series joining my favorites & reread list :) 100% Ready for Act III
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September 14, 2024
lordt
Where is act 3! Done stressed me all the way out! These 2 so damn toxic! I don’t even know how to feel about them anymore!
Where is act 3! Done stressed me all the way out! These 2 so damn toxic! I don’t even know how to feel about them anymore!
November 11, 2024
4.5 ⭐️s
WHHHYYYYY CION?!?! Just whyyyy! Why do you do this! How long do I have to wait for book #3?!?! 😭
Amil and Qaylo had me on an emotional rollercoaster! And the ending was like a ride drop you never saw coming. I feel stressed the heck out cause I need to know what happens next ASAP.
I was proud of Amil for standing firm on her boundaries (most of the time) and not settling simply because she was deeply in love with Qaylo. But I really wanted to see Amil and Qaylo win and get their family back on track. If not for the love they have for each other, then for baby Qaylo. But after that ending… I don’t know if that’s even possible. Unless there’s a plethora of empathy and understanding, emotional maturity, a lot of forgiveness, a whole lot of grace, and real healing and changed behavior between these two, I don’t see them recovering. They both crossed lines and inflicted some deep wounds and hurt against each other.
Their respective families were just as dysfunctional, but they rode for each other and had each other’s backs at the end of the day.
I am still rooting for these two to get it together and have their Healthy Ever After!
The reason for me taking off a half star is due to my usual reason for this author - spelling and grammatical errors as well as inconsistent details peppered throughout the book. For example, it was always stated that Amil met Tarell when she was 13, but then at some point in the book, it changed to age 14. Regardless of the errors, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the third installment.
WHHHYYYYY CION?!?! Just whyyyy! Why do you do this! How long do I have to wait for book #3?!?! 😭
Amil and Qaylo had me on an emotional rollercoaster! And the ending was like a ride drop you never saw coming. I feel stressed the heck out cause I need to know what happens next ASAP.
I was proud of Amil for standing firm on her boundaries (most of the time) and not settling simply because she was deeply in love with Qaylo. But I really wanted to see Amil and Qaylo win and get their family back on track. If not for the love they have for each other, then for baby Qaylo. But after that ending… I don’t know if that’s even possible. Unless there’s a plethora of empathy and understanding, emotional maturity, a lot of forgiveness, a whole lot of grace, and real healing and changed behavior between these two, I don’t see them recovering. They both crossed lines and inflicted some deep wounds and hurt against each other.
Their respective families were just as dysfunctional, but they rode for each other and had each other’s backs at the end of the day.
I am still rooting for these two to get it together and have their Healthy Ever After!
The reason for me taking off a half star is due to my usual reason for this author - spelling and grammatical errors as well as inconsistent details peppered throughout the book. For example, it was always stated that Amil met Tarell when she was 13, but then at some point in the book, it changed to age 14. Regardless of the errors, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the third installment.
September 15, 2024
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This one was SO relatable!! I literally couldn’t put it down!!
It is such a beautiful young love story. Of growing up in the struggle of Addiction, trauma, love, hate, depression and some mo’stuff! (I will not give it all away 😣)
I laughed and cried. Screamed and hollered!!
And to know there’s more!!! I can’t wait!!
Ms. Cion Lee, you didn’t have to leave us hanging like that. I need all the books at once!!!
Since the story is a continuation, some of the characters are already developed, and introducing new ones was seamless. Just read it!! Just read it!!
I don’t like giving away too much. However, this one EVERYONE needs to read. ERRR’YBODY!!
I’m a huge fan of her work anyway, but this one here 😳 it was like I was in the book myself. Going through all the motions, with Qaylo and Amil 💗 I hope they can figure it out. Because I know they really love each other. I wouldn’t be mad if they didn’t though, for their own mental health. However, I’m very interested to see how
Ms. Cion Lee spins this.
I’m ready for the next one ☝🏾 please and thank you and I just got finished with this one LOL
Yes ma’am this was good good!!!
This one was SO relatable!! I literally couldn’t put it down!!
It is such a beautiful young love story. Of growing up in the struggle of Addiction, trauma, love, hate, depression and some mo’stuff! (I will not give it all away 😣)
I laughed and cried. Screamed and hollered!!
And to know there’s more!!! I can’t wait!!
Ms. Cion Lee, you didn’t have to leave us hanging like that. I need all the books at once!!!
Since the story is a continuation, some of the characters are already developed, and introducing new ones was seamless. Just read it!! Just read it!!
I don’t like giving away too much. However, this one EVERYONE needs to read. ERRR’YBODY!!
I’m a huge fan of her work anyway, but this one here 😳 it was like I was in the book myself. Going through all the motions, with Qaylo and Amil 💗 I hope they can figure it out. Because I know they really love each other. I wouldn’t be mad if they didn’t though, for their own mental health. However, I’m very interested to see how
Ms. Cion Lee spins this.
I’m ready for the next one ☝🏾 please and thank you and I just got finished with this one LOL
Yes ma’am this was good good!!!
January 18, 2025
poor torture
I’m so sorry but this book felt like I was forced to read it. Took me almost two days to finish and a book this length would usually take a couple of hours. This was poor torture with the amount of immaturity and toxic energy from the main female character. There was absolutely no emotional growth from this character and I felt like I was wasting brain cells reading this. TBH the first book was very promising and I was extremely excited to start the second book, but at one point I paused and went to see how many pages the story had. I shooked my head after realizing how long I had to commit to such BS.
Not sure if I’ll even finish.
I’m so sorry but this book felt like I was forced to read it. Took me almost two days to finish and a book this length would usually take a couple of hours. This was poor torture with the amount of immaturity and toxic energy from the main female character. There was absolutely no emotional growth from this character and I felt like I was wasting brain cells reading this. TBH the first book was very promising and I was extremely excited to start the second book, but at one point I paused and went to see how many pages the story had. I shooked my head after realizing how long I had to commit to such BS.
Not sure if I’ll even finish.
November 9, 2025
Toxicity, i love it
QAYLO is the cause for ALL the events that are taking place. Their friendship, co-parenting ship, relationship whatever is just TOXIC all around. First off, they should of kept everybody out of their business but they young so they goin say stuff to people when they get mad. I'm thought I wanted to see Amil and her baby daddy together but yeah nah. I thought I was rooting for Amil to be with Orion but I think she just need to be by herself atp becauae Qaylo is doing more harm than good. I feel like I'm apart of this story as if I am in the book myself lol. I'll be back after I read part 3
QAYLO is the cause for ALL the events that are taking place. Their friendship, co-parenting ship, relationship whatever is just TOXIC all around. First off, they should of kept everybody out of their business but they young so they goin say stuff to people when they get mad. I'm thought I wanted to see Amil and her baby daddy together but yeah nah. I thought I was rooting for Amil to be with Orion but I think she just need to be by herself atp becauae Qaylo is doing more harm than good. I feel like I'm apart of this story as if I am in the book myself lol. I'll be back after I read part 3
October 6, 2024
Book 2
Amil and Qaylo’s relationship is probably the most annoying relationship I’ve ever read about. Like she is so childish and immature I can’t even put it into words. He is annoying af because his attitude towards a lot of things. Lastly, clearly you want to be with this man so be with him. You don’t trust him to do a relationship but you’ll have unprotected sex with him? Taking breaks in a relationship is how lil break babies are born, plus she wasting Orion’s time. Side note he’s weird as hell for messing with a 18y/o with him being 28y/o
Amil and Qaylo’s relationship is probably the most annoying relationship I’ve ever read about. Like she is so childish and immature I can’t even put it into words. He is annoying af because his attitude towards a lot of things. Lastly, clearly you want to be with this man so be with him. You don’t trust him to do a relationship but you’ll have unprotected sex with him? Taking breaks in a relationship is how lil break babies are born, plus she wasting Orion’s time. Side note he’s weird as hell for messing with a 18y/o with him being 28y/o
September 17, 2024
Good Read but becoming repetitive
This book was a great read I will say that but the story line continues to be the same drama with Amil & Qaylo over and over and we keep ending up in the same place just to have to wait for another book of them pretending to not wanna be with each other smh books are well written but I will not come back for part 3 unless this is going somewhere good with these 2!!!
This book was a great read I will say that but the story line continues to be the same drama with Amil & Qaylo over and over and we keep ending up in the same place just to have to wait for another book of them pretending to not wanna be with each other smh books are well written but I will not come back for part 3 unless this is going somewhere good with these 2!!!
September 20, 2024
A STORY
Part two did not come to play. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I like how it is a coming-of-age story based on so many aspects of trauma and everyday issues that we face as humans trying to cope. The love story adds to its appeal. I am looking forward to reading Part 3. It will be like watching two caterpillars transform into butterflies, frfr. MS Lee. Continue your good work.
Part two did not come to play. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I like how it is a coming-of-age story based on so many aspects of trauma and everyday issues that we face as humans trying to cope. The love story adds to its appeal. I am looking forward to reading Part 3. It will be like watching two caterpillars transform into butterflies, frfr. MS Lee. Continue your good work.
September 14, 2024
Loved it!
Another great read! Watching these young adults, some teenagers, navigate life while the adults are stewing in their own drama made for an entertaining but heartfelt read. Even I was indecisive about what I wanted to happen because the characters were so passionate and pulled me in so many different ways. I can't wait for the next act!
Another great read! Watching these young adults, some teenagers, navigate life while the adults are stewing in their own drama made for an entertaining but heartfelt read. Even I was indecisive about what I wanted to happen because the characters were so passionate and pulled me in so many different ways. I can't wait for the next act!
September 15, 2024
Mind blown!
I am so distraught I ain't gonna lie. When I saw this book was released, I snapped it in with the quickness. Book 1 left me near dead, but this one just took my life.
This was so gripping, from start to finish, but this cliffhanger, though, I can't see anything good ever coming from this.
Excited for the next one.
Great job, Cion Lee.
I am so distraught I ain't gonna lie. When I saw this book was released, I snapped it in with the quickness. Book 1 left me near dead, but this one just took my life.
This was so gripping, from start to finish, but this cliffhanger, though, I can't see anything good ever coming from this.
Excited for the next one.
Great job, Cion Lee.
September 17, 2024
girl ..
three books for amil ? ns this is dragged out . like we ended with a fight last book, now we ending with a fight again…. ? thanks for the time u put into the book tho boo . not tryna get u down, i do enjoy your other reads and was actually excited for this one , just very eh .
three books for amil ? ns this is dragged out . like we ended with a fight last book, now we ending with a fight again…. ? thanks for the time u put into the book tho boo . not tryna get u down, i do enjoy your other reads and was actually excited for this one , just very eh .
September 24, 2024
wow
I don’t like Amil at tf all. She definitely spoiled and selfish just like her sister told her. She wants everybody and everything to either go her way or no way when let’s be real she don’t have nothing going for herself frfr. I legit hope Qaylo move on her from her. He cheated so he’s not innocent, but neither was she.
I don’t like Amil at tf all. She definitely spoiled and selfish just like her sister told her. She wants everybody and everything to either go her way or no way when let’s be real she don’t have nothing going for herself frfr. I legit hope Qaylo move on her from her. He cheated so he’s not innocent, but neither was she.
September 26, 2024
A special hold
I'm never disappointed with a Cion Lee read . As usual her character descriptions make you feel like they are part of your family . Her pen games make you feel every emotion. I'm rooting for Amil and Qalyo . I'm patiently waiting for part 3 so I can see what my family has been up to .
I'm never disappointed with a Cion Lee read . As usual her character descriptions make you feel like they are part of your family . Her pen games make you feel every emotion. I'm rooting for Amil and Qalyo . I'm patiently waiting for part 3 so I can see what my family has been up to .
January 8, 2025
OMG!!!
I'm so mad!!! I didn't know it was a book 3, or I would have waited ughhhh.
Amil and Qaylo need to get it together. He's trying, but she keeps pushing him away and then getting
mad. I hope they both grow up in book three. He move on with someone else, and they come back together in their early 30's.
I'm so mad!!! I didn't know it was a book 3, or I would have waited ughhhh.
Amil and Qaylo need to get it together. He's trying, but she keeps pushing him away and then getting
mad. I hope they both grow up in book three. He move on with someone else, and they come back together in their early 30's.
September 16, 2024
bravo, bravo bravo
This book was lit. It was a real page Turner and I’m looking forward to part three I’m rooting for Qualo and Amil cause they truly love each other. It’ll be a shame for them saddle looking forward to book 3 you done that.
This book was lit. It was a real page Turner and I’m looking forward to part three I’m rooting for Qualo and Amil cause they truly love each other. It’ll be a shame for them saddle looking forward to book 3 you done that.
September 23, 2024
all imma say is they both pisisng me off
I’m ready for part 3 now lol. I just wanna see how all this gonna play out. I’m sure he finna be with Mariah now and she prolly find her a man that loves her. This story was wild. Thank you
I’m ready for part 3 now lol. I just wanna see how all this gonna play out. I’m sure he finna be with Mariah now and she prolly find her a man that loves her. This story was wild. Thank you
October 28, 2024
Amil and Qaylo grew up too fast
A young couple with uncontrollable emotional baggage, a baby and playing games with each other’s heart. That’s what this book was about. A good read that keeps you wanting more. Bring on part 3.
A young couple with uncontrollable emotional baggage, a baby and playing games with each other’s heart. That’s what this book was about. A good read that keeps you wanting more. Bring on part 3.
November 4, 2024
A five-star must-read
Oh my the power of pulling out so many emotions from thus storyline is nothing short of a phenomenon. Taylor and Amil are some amazingly well written characters. I guarantee this is a must-read series.
Oh my the power of pulling out so many emotions from thus storyline is nothing short of a phenomenon. Taylor and Amil are some amazingly well written characters. I guarantee this is a must-read series.
December 25, 2024
The most unprotected 2
Lawd know I was rotting for these two but now I think they toxic and need to go their separate ways. She is too immature to see what’s right in her face, done left room for another woman to come and do what she couldn’t. Sometimes it’s best to just let go
Lawd know I was rotting for these two but now I think they toxic and need to go their separate ways. She is too immature to see what’s right in her face, done left room for another woman to come and do what she couldn’t. Sometimes it’s best to just let go
January 13, 2025
Gets Better and Better 🔥🔥🔥
Cion Lee does it again 🔥 I am really enjoying this series. Quaylo and Amil I love them together, but there’s a lot of growth and healing that needs to take place within both of them. I can’t wait to read Act III. Great job 👏🏾
Cion Lee does it again 🔥 I am really enjoying this series. Quaylo and Amil I love them together, but there’s a lot of growth and healing that needs to take place within both of them. I can’t wait to read Act III. Great job 👏🏾
August 29, 2025
Acting up Too
Qaylo and Amil just pissed me off cause young or not like they slow. Toxic be on 1000 and crazy. Them heat of the moments they go to far. Love how I can just feel the New Orleans through them.
Qaylo and Amil just pissed me off cause young or not like they slow. Toxic be on 1000 and crazy. Them heat of the moments they go to far. Love how I can just feel the New Orleans through them.
September 11, 2024
Now I have to wait for part 3, love the author and the direction the book is going
September 14, 2024
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book was amazing! Qaylo and Amil had me on a roller coaster with all that was going on. I can't wait to read part three.
This book was amazing! Qaylo and Amil had me on a roller coaster with all that was going on. I can't wait to read part three.
September 29, 2024
sooo good
I can’t stand Amil’s young dumb ssa!! I love this book and the series so much. I hope that girl don’t keep that baby and that Qaylo get some happiness he deserves it.
I can’t stand Amil’s young dumb ssa!! I love this book and the series so much. I hope that girl don’t keep that baby and that Qaylo get some happiness he deserves it.
November 1, 2024
I really hope the HEA for these two in act III will be with other people and not each other. They really need to stay away from each other
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