Review: 4 stars does not mean I liked it, it means I REALLY liked it.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2014
Yet another seriously intense roller coaster ride from Jettie Woodruff. Underestimated Too delivers just as much angst, turmoil and self-discovery from Drew and Morgan as its predecessor. You would think that the author had exhausted her literary bag of tricks in Underestimated but I assure you, she did not.As with Underestimated, there is a significant amount of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; so if these topics are problematic for you, don't read it. If you didn't enjoy Underestimated, you won't enjoy UT - after all, we're still feeling with the same screwed up, yet perfect for each other couple. The difference is that UT focuses more on Drew and why he was the monster that he was toward Morgan at the beginning of their relationship and why he was so controlling after Morgan's return.I found the use of Morgan and Drew's therapy sessions as the way to present Drew's past an excellent choice. As readers, we get the opportunity to learn about Drew and what he was thinking and feeling during the events that took place in Underestimated (without feeling like you were rereading the same scenes over and over) and, at the same time, we get to "watch" their marriage and relationship continue to evolve and Nicholas grow up.I enjoy dark reads and books that address some rather horrific subjects, particularly when there is love involved and a happily ever after isn't always required because sometimes they're just not meant to be. I think part of why this series appeals so much too me beyond the previous statement is that it deals with human behavior and how it is shaped by others' actions and reactions. This was my field of study in college and it's fascinating to see it play out so flawlessly in this series. Drew and Morgan are "damaged" people who are that way largely due to what they endured through their childhood and early adulthood. Their relationship works because their backgrounds compliment one another. That said, theirs is a dangerous and volatile relationship that no one should attempt to recreate outside of a book; yes, these types of relationships are ever present in our society and I can only hope that the people in those relationships seek help like Drew and Morgan did before it's too late.If you enjoyed Underestimated, then I strongly recommend Underestimated Too. You gain an unexpected insight into Drew and why he does what he does, and while this does not absolve him for his previous actions, you come to understand what makes him tick. Besides, you know you want to know whether or not Drew and Morgan get their happily ever after.~Wicked Reads Review Team~