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hulls8492's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book as an audiobook from NetGalley.
Narrator Helen Laser did an excellent job bringing the characters to life.
I enjoyed this book. It was a sweet book about second chances. While this book was a lighter read, it did deal with some heavier topics like sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace. I loved that the FMC finds herself and learns how to do not only for herself but for those around her. After reliving her “Very bad year,” she comes into her own, realizing that sometimes your chosen family can be more supportive than your actual family. The slight aspect of the forbidden love, the brother’s best friend/shy boy next door, was cute and heartwarming. I struggled with the repeated phrase “My very bad year.” Overall, this book is a great read.
I received this book as an ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Narrator Helen Laser did an excellent job bringing the characters to life.
I enjoyed this book. It was a sweet book about second chances. While this book was a lighter read, it did deal with some heavier topics like sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace. I loved that the FMC finds herself and learns how to do not only for herself but for those around her. After reliving her “Very bad year,” she comes into her own, realizing that sometimes your chosen family can be more supportive than your actual family. The slight aspect of the forbidden love, the brother’s best friend/shy boy next door, was cute and heartwarming. I struggled with the repeated phrase “My very bad year.” Overall, this book is a great read.
I received this book as an ALC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
niftyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
First impression review:
I found a new go-to pick-me-up romance read. I loved everything about this. The only thing I’m mad about is how long I waited to read it.
Full Review:
I had a few quick thoughts when I finished SECOND CHANCE YEAR by Melissa Weisner:
I’m so happy right now.
Katie, why did you wait so long to read this?
You must tell everyone about this book.
And now, because I know y’all are at the edge of your seats, I will elaborate on each thought 🤓
I’m so happy right now.
Tbh, so many smiles happened during this book, especially at the end! It is a Groundhog’s Day-esque book without the same-day repeating. Our FMC gets to redo a year, and every moment is handled with thought and humor. I just loved it!
Katie, why did you wait so long to read this?
Yes, sometimes I talk (yell) at myself in the third person, but this was deserved. So, shame on me for having the Netgalley arc and letting it sit by the wayside, but I’m doing much better at staying on top of those and catching up! This book was recommended on my Libby app and looked cute! (I had forgotten it’s on my past due Netgalley list I’m working through 🤦🏻♀️) And the audiobook was so cute!!!! So that was a definite win for me on many levels, haha.
You must tell everyone about this book.
Well, I already have been as I listened, when I finished, and now all y’all are officially hearing about it in this review! The story is so funny and heartwarming, with good arms and abs descriptions, a great found family, and the coolest way to become a cat lady. Plus, if you’re an audiobook person, Helen Laser does an excellent job as the narrator! I know where one of my Libro credits is going because this is one I’ll be listening to again!
Take my quick thoughts or the expanded version, but do yourself a favor and read SECOND CHANCE YEAR. It’s fun, and it made me smile and laugh so much. I hope it brings you the same joy, too!
I found a new go-to pick-me-up romance read. I loved everything about this. The only thing I’m mad about is how long I waited to read it.
Full Review:
I had a few quick thoughts when I finished SECOND CHANCE YEAR by Melissa Weisner:
I’m so happy right now.
Katie, why did you wait so long to read this?
You must tell everyone about this book.
And now, because I know y’all are at the edge of your seats, I will elaborate on each thought 🤓
I’m so happy right now.
Tbh, so many smiles happened during this book, especially at the end! It is a Groundhog’s Day-esque book without the same-day repeating. Our FMC gets to redo a year, and every moment is handled with thought and humor. I just loved it!
Katie, why did you wait so long to read this?
Yes, sometimes I talk (yell) at myself in the third person, but this was deserved. So, shame on me for having the Netgalley arc and letting it sit by the wayside, but I’m doing much better at staying on top of those and catching up! This book was recommended on my Libby app and looked cute! (I had forgotten it’s on my past due Netgalley list I’m working through 🤦🏻♀️) And the audiobook was so cute!!!! So that was a definite win for me on many levels, haha.
You must tell everyone about this book.
Well, I already have been as I listened, when I finished, and now all y’all are officially hearing about it in this review! The story is so funny and heartwarming, with good arms and abs descriptions, a great found family, and the coolest way to become a cat lady. Plus, if you’re an audiobook person, Helen Laser does an excellent job as the narrator! I know where one of my Libro credits is going because this is one I’ll be listening to again!
Take my quick thoughts or the expanded version, but do yourself a favor and read SECOND CHANCE YEAR. It’s fun, and it made me smile and laugh so much. I hope it brings you the same joy, too!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Bullying, and Misogyny
jennnafziger's review
4.0
Hmmm… so I have read two holiday themed, time traveling romances in a row. (A little cheesy holiday fluff doesn’t hurt, I suppose.) I liked this story. It was sweet and quirky. I found myself rooting for Sadie through the whole story.
alexa2107's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
abjorge's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
btwnprintedpgs's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book definitely landed more in contemporary lit fic than it did in romance. While there is a romantic undertone, a lot of this book is our MC Sadie trying to figure out life.
I'm not generally a time travel girly or a holiday season reader, but I did like how this book really drove home the message that sometimes things happen for a reason. As Sadie starts her Second Chance Year, she starts to fold herself up and hide her true feelings in order to stop rocking the boat, because that's what resulted in the Very Bad Year.
I'll be honest, I liked her Second Chance Year. It might not have worked out the way she planned it, but she learned so much more through it and the finale felt all the more satisfying. It felt earned, even though she had to really go through it in order to get there.
The one thing I wish we had more of was Sadie actually talking through her feelings more, whether through her own narrative or a longer conversation with her friends/family. It would have made the bonds stronger and given us a bit more foundation for her relationships.
All in all, a solid read full of found family, chaos, and letting go of expectations.
TW: sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexism, alcohol consumption, racism; mentions death
eARC gifted via NetGalley by Forever in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not generally a time travel girly or a holiday season reader, but I did like how this book really drove home the message that sometimes things happen for a reason. As Sadie starts her Second Chance Year, she starts to fold herself up and hide her true feelings in order to stop rocking the boat, because that's what resulted in the Very Bad Year.
I'll be honest, I liked her Second Chance Year. It might not have worked out the way she planned it, but she learned so much more through it and the finale felt all the more satisfying. It felt earned, even though she had to really go through it in order to get there.
The one thing I wish we had more of was Sadie actually talking through her feelings more, whether through her own narrative or a longer conversation with her friends/family. It would have made the bonds stronger and given us a bit more foundation for her relationships.
All in all, a solid read full of found family, chaos, and letting go of expectations.
TW: sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexism, alcohol consumption, racism; mentions death
eARC gifted via NetGalley by Forever in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Death
amyingomar's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nextpaige's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Conceptually I liked this but it could have been stronger. Not a huge fan of the romantic interest trope used in this book (which is my own problem) but so many of the decisions the lead makes during her second chance year were extremely frustrating. There were also a lot of baking figures of speech shoehorned in where they didn’t feel natural.