I really have no idea what took me so long to read Split Second. Having absolutely loved the first book, Pivot Point, I pre-ordered its sequel. But for some very dumb reason I never got around to reading it until now. BIG MISTAKE. Everything that I loved about the first book was still there and somehow even better. 
 I didn't realize how much I had missed the characters from these books. Addie and Trevor were back with their adorableness and I fell in love with the two of them together all over again. Addie's narration was one of the things I really enjoyed in the first book and in this installment, we get an extra treat with the addition of Laila's. She's sassy, hilarious and stubborn, and I'm really glad we got to get to know her better. The friendship between her and Addie is something special. 
 There's also a new boy in the book in the form of sexy, brooding Connor. Oh my goodness, I love him! He's perfect for Laila and the two of them ooze chemistry like nothing else, despite how much they like to say they hate each other. 
 The stakes in this story were turned up a notch, with less of a focus on high school shenanigans and more on government secrets. I love how well Kasie West mixed the romance, action and friendship into such a great story that covers all bases. As mad as I am that it took me forever to pick this up, I'm now devastated that it's all over. Guess while I'm secretly wishing for a third story, I'll go pick up the rest of her books!