A review by liia
Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

the premise was fun, but the ending wasn't as gratifying as i'd hoped, it even confused me a bit.

i don't really understand why katie got back together with her ex? it felt like part of the plot centered on their incompatibility...

i don't mind plot holes, but it felt like there wasn't a larger moral to the story. but the use of colour was stunning and i enjoyed the fantasy element, which gave this book a more creative take on time travel. i also loved the supporting characters, and wished they had played a bigger role.  the relationship between katie and the narrator was funny, and made the work seem self-aware and like doesn't take itself too seriously. overall, cozy and enjoyable.