This is a really great sequel and it didn't totally disappoint. I will say that this does use the 'gay for you' trope, however Ben does consider bisexuality and concludes that the label isn't right for him. That's a real drawback for me as I was really hoping he would be bisexual, as that was what I thought when I read the first book back in 2014. However, his feelings for Rafe don't disappear just because he is straight, which I really liked. But I wouldn't recommend it if you want bisexual representation. I'm not bisexual so I can't really speak on whether or not it's harmful, but a bisexual person did tell me that while it does make them feel weird they don't want to invalidate other people's experiences, as this is a thing that does happen. But I am really disappointed Ben didn't end up being bisexual as I am not really the biggest fan of 'gay for you'. I did still really enjoy the romance, even though Rafe was agitating at times. 
 Another aspect of the book I really liked was that Toby comes out as genderfluid. I'm not genderfluid so I cannot say whether or not it was good representation (if you are genderfluid and didn't like the representation feel free to message me and I'll add it to my review) but pronouns were discussed, as well as respecting pronouns. I feel it was handled respectfully, and it also wasn't treated as a plot twist, Toby tells Ben and Ben is accepting of their identity. It was also explained what it meant to be genderfluid and from what I could tell, I feel it was done well. 
 Overall, I'm happy this addition exists. I'm not as passionate about the first book as I was in 2014, and I can definitely see problems in the first book, but if you enjoyed the first book I do recommend reading it.