*Confessions of an Almost-Girlfriend* by Louise Rozett is the second book in the *Confessions* series, continuing the story of Rose Zarelli. This YA novel picks up where the first book left off, diving deeper into Rose’s personal life as she navigates the complications of being a teenager in high school, dealing with family dynamics, romance, and her own self-discovery.

In this installment, Rose struggles with her feelings for her crush, Jamie, and the tension that comes with being an "almost girlfriend." She is also learning to balance her complicated relationship with her father and her friends, all while trying to figure out who she is and what she wants. The story captures the awkward, messy, and emotional realities of adolescence with humor and insight.

Rozett’s writing is witty and relatable, with a strong, authentic voice that makes Rose’s journey both entertaining and heartfelt. The romance is a central element of the book, but it’s balanced with Rose’s personal growth and the challenges she faces in her family and friendships.

*Confessions of an Almost-Girlfriend* is a charming and refreshing read for fans of contemporary YA, particularly those who enjoy realistic portrayals of high school life, romantic dilemmas, and self-exploration.

I fell in love with Rose and her story in the first book, Confessions of An Angry Girl. It left a lot of questions, and I knew there would be a sequel. So I was really looking forward to this book coming out so that I could see where things would go. I was not disappointed in this second installment.

Again, I loved Rose. This is such a real, honest girl, and her narrative is raw and gritty and so straight forward. You have to love being in her head. I see some of my teenage self in her thoughts and the way she view things. She has one of the most interesting narratives of any character I've read in a while. I feel for her and the situations she finds herself in, and I love how she handles herself. Not because she always makes the right decisions, but because sometimes she doesn't. Sometimes she makes the wrong choice, which I find to be realistic and makes me like her more for the authenticity of her and her character.

I also love Jamie, even though he confused me just as much as he confused Rose. However, in this story, Rose begins to grow some strength in this area. She's no doormat. She begins to realize what she deserves and starts to demand it. It was great to see this growth from her. And therein lies one of the things I love the most about these books. This author does a great job with characterization. She
gradually builds her characters up, moves them toward life lessons and then shows their growth in a perfectly progressive way that is gratifying. I love that.

The writing is honest and touching, and the story perfectly revealed. The ending leaves more questions, and with a few things still up in the air. So obviously this is going to be a trilogy, which I'm fine with. I can't wait to see how this ends and what life has in store for Rose. Great sequel!