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A review by thebookishnarwhal
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner
5.0
If you're seeking a heartwarming tale that embraces second chances, this novel is the one for you! In The Second Chance Year, Melissa Wiesner crafts an unforgettable story that blends charm, wit, and just a touch of magic.
Meet Sadie Thatcher. She’s a woman down on her luck who is granted an extraordinary opportunity: to fix her life by reliving one year all over again. This novel takes readers on a delightful journey with Sadie, as her life has unraveled rather spectacularly. She lost her job, apartment, and boyfriend due to her own big mouth.
Then she meets a fortune teller who offers her a wish. Sadie seizes the chance to redo her disastrous year. But when she wakes up, nothing has changed. At least that’s what she thinks until she stumblers upon one unexpected detail: she kissed her brother's best friend, Jacob. And then she realizes it's January 1 of last year.
Follow Sadie as she navigates her second-chance year, uncovering red flags in her relationship and career missed the first time around. The novel beautifully explores themes of divorce, sobriety, and forgiveness. Plus there's that lingering kiss with Jacob, the one he has no memory of.
Wiesner's writing in this novel is both honest and enchanting. The Floridian setting adds warmth, and the magical realism elements infuse the story with wonder. Whether you're sipping cocoa by the fireplace or lounging on a sunny beach, The Second Chance Year is a perfect companion for the holiday season and beyond.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (an imprint of Grand Central Publishing) for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Meet Sadie Thatcher. She’s a woman down on her luck who is granted an extraordinary opportunity: to fix her life by reliving one year all over again. This novel takes readers on a delightful journey with Sadie, as her life has unraveled rather spectacularly. She lost her job, apartment, and boyfriend due to her own big mouth.
Then she meets a fortune teller who offers her a wish. Sadie seizes the chance to redo her disastrous year. But when she wakes up, nothing has changed. At least that’s what she thinks until she stumblers upon one unexpected detail: she kissed her brother's best friend, Jacob. And then she realizes it's January 1 of last year.
Follow Sadie as she navigates her second-chance year, uncovering red flags in her relationship and career missed the first time around. The novel beautifully explores themes of divorce, sobriety, and forgiveness. Plus there's that lingering kiss with Jacob, the one he has no memory of.
Wiesner's writing in this novel is both honest and enchanting. The Floridian setting adds warmth, and the magical realism elements infuse the story with wonder. Whether you're sipping cocoa by the fireplace or lounging on a sunny beach, The Second Chance Year is a perfect companion for the holiday season and beyond.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (an imprint of Grand Central Publishing) for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.