Many thanks to Robin for continuing to commission this series! We're getting into the second book now, Trickster Drift, and it's a whole new world.
The biggest change this time around is in the setting. Jared starts out still at home with his mother, but he's getting ready to start college. He's a full year early so he doesn't have anyone he's friends with going along with him. To top it off, he's still sober and everyone is treating him like a pariah, which is tough to read.
Jared is planning to stay with his mother's ex, Deaththreat, but turns out that asshole is expecting Jared to bake for him despite Jared's sobriety. When Jared refuses, he's left without a place to stay, and I'm left very anxious.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!