The ups and downs of high school life continue in the second and third bind-ups in the <i>Alice</i> series. In <i>It's Not Like I Planned It This Way</i>, Alice's sophomore year is chock full of change, from a new living arrangement, to a possible new relationship, to the newfound freedom that comes with driving. And in <i>Please Don't Be True</i>, the adventure of growing up continues in Alice's junior year, when she and her friends deal with issues like a pregnancy scare and a heartbreaking good-bye. But no matter what changes, Alice is as relatable as ever.