3.5 Stars. Oof this is a tricky one to both rate and review. It contains cheating which I'm not always a fan of. CW: abuse, cheating
Jah is the second book in the Them Boys series and follows Jah and Tricia who we met in the first book Set. The story is filled with various flashbacks to give readers a better sense of how the two met each other. Unfortunately, at the time of their meeting Tricia was in a unhealthy relationship attempting to make it work. It was then that she met Jah and they began an affair.
What Worked: Alexandria House is such a gifted writer and storyteller so I was extremely invested in the characters and their back stories. While I didn't enjoy Jah as a character as much as I enjoyed Set, he still had some pretty amazing qualities. I was also happy to see House explore Tricia more in this installment. In Set, she comes across as this loud, busybody of a friend when she actually has so much more depth. The emotional connection between the characters was also pretty amazing even during their more intimate moments. And oh my goodness are those moments AMAZING.
What Didn't Work: I'm not a huge fan of cheating in my books. Tricia has a complicated relationship with her partner before she meets Jah, but part of me wishes that she would have just left instead of letting their affair carry on for so long. Granted the interconnectedness of the characters made for some great drama; however, there was space for their affair to be shorter. I also don't think that the flashbacks were written in a way that meshed well with the more current parts of the storyline. There were also too many flashbacks and I must admit there were times when I got just a little confused.
Overall, this was a solid installment in the series. I can see why there are so many conflicting thoughts and opinions about this one, but I definitely can't wait to get to the last one!