So, at first it doesn't seem like it, but A Tale of Two Centuries (hereafter known as ATTC) picks up directly after My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century (hereafter known as MSSSC). It doesn't seem like it because MSSSC is in Cat's pov and ATTC is in Less's. So Less is screwed over by a boy, meets gypsy girl Reyna, and is catapulted to Cat's time with a little more information (in the form of three mysterious clues) as to when her adventure will be over. 
 First of all, I actually like Alessandra a bit more than I like Cat. Cat just seemed somewhat avoidant. She has Mommy Issues, which enable her to push potentially good people, like Jenna away. Alessandra, on the other hand, is pretty open to relationships with new people. Sure her Italian boyfriend turned out to be a tool, but she allows others to enter her heart fairly easily. I also like that Alessandra's adventure is more focused on her, as in her character, who she is as a person. I love the small and big revelations Less has throughout ATTC, the eureka moments when she realizes she's strong, talented, beautiful. It's fantastic to see a heroine discover how empowered she is and really embrace that. Brava, Rachel! 
 I also really liked Austin, who I found to be kind of the male version of Cat. Austin has severe Daddy Issues as well as Ex Issues, leaving him with the overarching Trust Issues. It seems like the only things Austin cares about are surfing and his little sister Jamie, at least until Less comes on the scene. I like that Austin and Alessandra challenge each other in a good way. He encourages Less to be more open to life and new experiences; she helps him open up to people, just like she does for Cat. Plus, Austin is just yummy and thoroughly lustable. 
 Each adventure is fairly commonplace for those of us from the modern world, which is probably all of us, but I don't know that there aren't some of you reading this that are from the 1600s. :) Seriously, swimming at the beach and riding a roller coaster aren't foreign experiences, but to Alessandra, these are dangerous and even life-threatening activities. Yet, she bravely faces each new challenge Austin throws her way with grace, grit, and determination. Also, a lot of laughter. I found myself giggling uncontrollably throughout the novel as I witnessed this newbie try things that I've been doing since I was in the single digits. It's just as fun to read about as it is to do myself. 
 Overall, I found A Tale of Two Centuries to be a charming read. It's a good sequel with cute boys and strong girls who, if they didn't know who they were at the beginning, figured it out througout the course of the novel. Alessandra's moment of self-discovery is beautiful and exciting. Heroines who stand up for what they want aren't greedy and selfish; they're assured and confident and brave. I'm really excited for book number three, My Not So Super Sweet Life, out this winter (possibly December, I think), and after that, Rachel is leaving it open for more stories. It really depends on Entangled, her publisher, and also us, the readers. So if you'd like more stories about Cat, Alessandra, Austin, Lucas, and LORENZO (the poor guy desperately needs his own Happily Ever After, you guys!), then buy the books, request them at the library, share your reviews with your friends! Let's do this!