I was excited to read this based on a recommendation and I while I did enjoy it, I had some issues with it. Mostly I was annoyed with the pacing, as I felt like it was a slow build up and slow in the middle. I get that Jared is filled with angst (and with good reason), but I kind of wanted the guy to go on lithium after awhile. 
 I get it - you're in love with your sorrow. 
 Yet, my interest managed to stay when the story progressed outside of the whispered pain. When the characters were doing things, I enjoyed it immensely. 
 Also, got to admit, when Jared isn't hating himself he's a charming character. I dug on him. How I love my broken boys. 
 I'm really glad the sequel focuses on their story and not that of the side characters. I want to know what happens when he meets his father and when he sees his sister all grown up. I imagine the reactions will be different than expected. When I read about the (view spoiler)[pregnancy (hide spoiler)], I was initially thrown off and annoyed. It didn't seem necessary and from the standpoint of the first book I still don't think it does. However, knowing that will be a focal point in the next novel makes it a little easier to deal with - that it wasn't just something else to add to their already heavy load. 
 I am definitely interested in what else this author has to offer.