3.5 stars 
 So the warm fuzzies continue in the companion to Anna and the French Kiss (this isn't really a sequel but it is but it isn't. agh). It's clear that Stephanie Perkins can write a damn good romance. Her romances are always real but idealistic- the stuff you see and think "no way is that real" but then it happens to you and suddenly people are gagging at how cute you are. That sort of relationship. I liked how Anna and Etienne make an appearance in the story, was glad to see them back again, but quickly went into the "gag, ok you're adorable, we get it" because they are CONSTANTLY with each other. 
 But to Lola and Cricket. I did not like Lola. I found her rather immature. At the start she hates Cricket for something he did 2 years ago- and here I'm picturing something truly awful (like sleep with her best friend or kill her dog or something)- but what it was really was a big "who cares" sort of thing. Not worthy of a two year long deep hatred (like she nearly faints when she sees him again.) Also, I find it super creepy when guys in their 20s date girls in high school. NOT OK. So Lola thinks this is true love with her 22 year old boyfriend and I'm just skeeved by it. Honestly, I kept thinking "why is Lola not in therapy????" Because she clearly has a lot of issues that need to be addressed. 
 But I loved Cricket. He was great and thoughtful and smart and tall (6'4" yay). Cricket made up for the parts where I didn't like Lola. 
 Overall, good read, lots of emotions and tension which is fun but not as good as Anna and the French Kiss. Alas.