Overall, loved it, this is still a very enjoyable read.
However, what others have been saying about scenes looking like they are fast-forwarding or cut short is true, I just didn't expect it to be jarring to the point of feeling like a good chunk of those scenes were missing altogether.
Probably the biggest offender is when choosing between Nate and Lena
- A somewhat natural progression happens if you pick both
- Picking either one fast forwards to them initiating sex
(and imagine being someone looking forward to a scene with Lena, you may be severely disappointed)
- There's no aftermath (again), scene is cut to Jade waking up (at Maria's)
I did notice in previous chapters that sex in this story seemed like an afterthought, but now it does look like it's getting straight up rushed. Everything that happens leading up to it and after should be just as relevant and there's already a pattern of Jade being like "ok you clean up this mess, I'm gone".
At the very least I'm hoping the more meaningful relationships (and their scenes) are reserved for the main cast. I mean, as someone trying to tell a good tale and itching to get to the good parts, one must always keep restraint in mind. And yes, I'm a thousand year old sage with plenty of wisdom to share.
Also, didn't expect Sam to be the hottest girl in this novel.