Play Book Tag discussion

I found myself not quite connecting with Colleen Hoover's writing style for young adults. The choice to narrate from Will's perspective in this book altered the tone and left me feeling a bit lost at times. I had to keep reminding myself through the first part of the book that the "she" mentioned was Layken, which added to the confusion.

As for the storyline, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. Similar to the first instalment, some of the conflicts felt overdramatized, making minor issues seem like major disasters. The situation with Vaughn, in particular, could have been avoided if Will had handled it more maturely, given his age. Layken also seemed to regress into a somewhat petulant character, insisting on having everything her way, which grew tiresome.

However, one aspect I truly appreciated was Layken's mother leaving behind a box of tiny stars with words of wisdom for difficult times. It was a small yet poignant detail that added depth to the story.

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