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.