The Second Chance Year
The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner, published by Grand Central Publishing in 2023, is a contemporary fiction novel that blends elements of romance and magical realism. This 336-page story follows Sadie Thatcher, whose life has unraveled after losing her job, apartment, and boyfriend. When a fortune teller offers her a wish, Sadie seizes the opportunity to redo her tumultuous year, but soon discovers that magic may not be the solution she hoped for.
As Sadie navigates her second chance, she confronts the mistakes she made in her relationships and career. The narrative explores themes of friendship and self-discovery, particularly as Sadie grapples with her feelings for Jacob, her brother’s best friend, after an unexpected kiss. This edition invites readers to experience Sadie’s journey of reflection and growth as she learns to recognize the red flags she previously overlooked.
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In this unforgettable story full of charm, wit–and just a bit of magic–a woman down on her luck is given a second chance at fixing her life and trying one year all over again. Perfect for readers of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle.
Sadie Thatcher’s life has fallen apart in spectacular fashion. In one fell swoop, she managed to lose her job, her apartment, and her boyfriend–all thanks to her big mouth. So when a fortune teller offers her one wish, Sadie jumps at the chance to redo her awful year. Deep down, she doesn’t believe magic will fix her life, but taking a leap of faith, Sadie makes her wish, opens her eyes, and . . . nothing has changed. And then, in perhaps her dumbest move yet, she kisses her brother’s best friend, Jacob.
When Sadie wakes up the next morning, she’s in her former apartment with her former boyfriend, and her former boss is expecting her at work. Checking the date, she realizes it’s January 1 . . . of last year. As Sadie navigates her second-chance year, she begins to see the red flags she missed in her relationship and in her career. Plus, she keeps running into Jacob, and she can’t stop thinking about their kiss . . . the one he has no idea ever happened. Suddenly, Sadie begins to wonder if her only mistake was wishing for a second chance.
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