Kristina's story, begun in Crank, is continued here, and her choices remain disappointing -- she's still in the grip of the monster (crystal meth). What is so tragic is not just her physical addiction, but the choices she makes because of it, in terms of boyfriends, living situations, sex, and ways to get money. I found this book just as hard to put down as the first one. I especially liked the poems that could be read as two poems. Mature language and themes. 
 "Why not die sooner, with fewer regrets, than later?" 
 "No one lives forever, do they? For some, living longer, slower, less complicated lives is their only goal. Personally, I need to live faster, even if it means dying younger. Don't ask me why."