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A review by hanreadsstuff
A Second Chance For Yesterday by R.A Sinn
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This is a well-paced, YA, timetravel adventure. It's got thoughtful queer representation and an interesting concept with Black Mirror vibes.
Nev works at a big tech company on a product that lets people go back in time by 5 seconds. While she's working on the launch of a new product, she suddenly starts experiencing time in reverse. Now, Nev needs to figure out why and how to get her life back on track.
This was a really fun and fast read. The characters were well written, the world was interesting and the pacing was fast and fitting (for the most part)
It's very good light sci-fi - think of River Song from Doctor Who rather than a story that is tackling the theories of time travel. Honestly, I've never read a time travel book that made sense in that way anyway!
At times I found the characters' choices a little frustrating but not so much that I needed to put the book down.
I was a bit disappointed with the way things wrapped up and wish Nev had been stronger about dealing with her past religious traumas.
Overall, it's an enjoyable holiday read with a sweet, almost plutonic love story.
The book ends on a cliffhanger and gets ready for a sequel, which I'll probably pick up!
Thanks, NetGalley and Rebellion Publishing for this advanced copy.