Review posted here. 
 I actually got to beta MNSSSL very early on in its existence. I'm talking 7000 words or less. At the time, Rachel was just coming off writing Cane's story in Seven Day Fiance, and Lucas, while darling, was sounding a little too much like a 30 year old man. Also, some of the details and motivations were different. I didn't pick the book back up until I received a digital copy on Netgalley. As a very early reader of this book, I can tell you how hard Rachel worked on this book, and I am so impressed with not only her dedication to her readers to continue Cat & Lucas's story but also the difficult but necessary changes Rachel made in order to make this the best story possible. 
 I think the best place to start with reviewing MNSSSL is with our leading lady Cat. MSSSC is all about Cat's journey to the past but it's also her metaphorical journey during which she realizes it's okay to open herself up because even if she gets hurt in the process, love makes it worth it. Well, MNSSSL is a realistic sequel in that Cat has regressed slightly. Sure, she's with Lucas, but Cat still maintains her walls, even if they're not quite as big as they once were. Ironically, Cat lets her guard down when her long-lost mother contacts her while keeping Lucas and Jenna at arm's length again. It's tough watching Cat slide backward a bit, but I can't say I don't relate. I mean, I can't say how many times I've made some sort of resolution only to fall off the wagon in some way. It makes me cheer all the more for Cat to remember her eureka moment in book one, to let people in, to Do the Right Thing. Also, I think it says a lot of Cat's character that she is willing to give second chances and that she is willing to open her heart to someone unexpected. 
 And then there's Lucas. I was most struck by his dogged persistence. He knows what he wants, and he won't allow himself to be distracted by fame, lies, drama, and straight up bullshit. Lucas reminds me a lot of Matt from J.K. Rock's Camp Boyfriend, which is a compliment to them both. As always, loyalty is a trait I believe in more than almost any other. Lucas may be a touch too protective, but he has good reason to want to keep Cat safe, and I love that he stays by her and does all he can to honor his promises to her. Honestly, a ya guy who keeps his promises? As Paris Hilton says: that's hot. Where's mine?! 
 The romance in this book is pretty superb. Rachel manages to showcase not only normal day-to-day couple-y cuteness but also the tough stuff like arguments and disagreements and also the super AH-MAZING SWOONS. Rachel writes some of my favorite romances because she just gets it. It can't be all swoon, all the time. Yes, the negative parts are sad to read (and probably hard to write too!) and make my heart hurt, but it's real life, and those moments have the bonus of making the good times that much sweeter. And ohmygoodness, are they ever sweet and steamy and totally awesome in this book. Just trust me on this one. Cat and Lucas are HOT. There was some face-fanning going on while I was reading. 
 I think my only complaint is that the pacing seemed a little off. The first half of the book was reallyfastandeverythingseemedtohappenallatonce, but then things slooooooowed dooooown dramaaaatically. It's hard to talk about Caterina's role in the book without spoiling things entirely, but I wish I'd seen a few more scenes with her. Her presence dominates the first half of the book and then BAM. Dramatic things that I can't talk about without spoiling the entire book, and then Caterina is significantly less important. Ransom also seemed a bit...forced? Maybe? I am not opposed to him as a character, but I feel like he wasn't as fully-fleshed as he could be, and I think he's also a victim to odd pacing. As for the pace, I think its imbalance was most likely exacerbated by novel's relatively short length, only slightly longer than some novellas. I definitely could have stood for the book being at least a little longer. Rachel will (hopefully) most likely continue the series with a couple possible spinoffs featuring some important secondary characters, but I think there might have been a little more to Cat and Lucas that could have added to MNSSSL. 
 All in all, I'm really happy with the third installment to the My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century series. It wasn't perfect, but it was fun, relatable, sexy, and all-around entertaining. Rachel's writing is witty and so charming. Every time I pick up a Rachel Harris novel, I know I'm going to have a good time. What else can you really look for in a book?