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hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the e-ARC of THE SECOND CHANCE YEAR by Melissa Wiesner in exchange for my review. This novel will be released on Dec. 5th!
THE GOOD: I've loved Melissa's first two women's fiction novels and I was excited when I learned she had written a romance, and even more excited when I was granted an e-ARC of this book. While this book does focus more on the romance than HER FAMILY SECRET and THE GIRL IN THE PICTURE, there is still a strong sense of women's fiction in this book. Melissa weaved both genres together beautifully to create this story with a strong FMC who learns who she is. I also appreciated the important conversations around sexism and sexual harrassment in the workplace and thought Melissa handled those issues with sensitivity. And Jacob is the perfect cinnamon roll!
THE BAD: Sadie's boss and parents are insufferable. But that's not even a negative about the book because they are supposed to be!
Favourite quote: "Anyway, as I was saying," she continues. "If you need to be anything other than exactly who you are--for anyone--then the problem is with them, and not with you."
THE GOOD: I've loved Melissa's first two women's fiction novels and I was excited when I learned she had written a romance, and even more excited when I was granted an e-ARC of this book. While this book does focus more on the romance than HER FAMILY SECRET and THE GIRL IN THE PICTURE, there is still a strong sense of women's fiction in this book. Melissa weaved both genres together beautifully to create this story with a strong FMC who learns who she is. I also appreciated the important conversations around sexism and sexual harrassment in the workplace and thought Melissa handled those issues with sensitivity. And Jacob is the perfect cinnamon roll!
THE BAD: Sadie's boss and parents are insufferable. But that's not even a negative about the book because they are supposed to be!
Favourite quote: "Anyway, as I was saying," she continues. "If you need to be anything other than exactly who you are--for anyone--then the problem is with them, and not with you."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
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