Haven't played the first game.
Am not big on Furries.
Detest CandyCrush-style gameplay.
And yet it's a good game.
Gameplay is fairly paced, not too repetitive, (mostly) responsive and challenging enough to make the progress rewarding.
Dialogues are written well (with small mistakes though) and are engaging.
Multiple routes are a nice feature.
Art style is very aesthetic and pretty.
If Furries are not a big no-no for you - can recommend.