Step II FA vs Kaplan Notes vs BW

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will be starting my formal prep for step 2 soon. Will be using usmleworld for questions. Was wondering between FA, Kaplan Notes and B&W which would be the best detailed review source? I would like to complete the world questions, read through one of these sources, and read Secrets as my final review. Suggestions?
 
I'd recommend First Aid, as it has enough details but is nowhere near as long and tedious to read as the Kaplan notes. I think Secrets is weak, as it's way too general and lacks many key details. With the combination of FA and USMLEworld, you should do well!