Queen B’s Decree: The Second Chance Year was an interesting concept. After a no good, very bad year, Sadie gets the change to do it all over. She’s able to make different choices, hoping for different outcomes.
Yet, she’s changed after her very bad year. So when she holds back her voice, doesn’t stand up for the underdog…she realizes that maybe what she thought she wanted, isn’t what she wants anymore (say that five times fast!). This story is less of a romance and more of Sadie’s year of discovering her true self. She deals with a misogynist boyfriend and boss, and there are some very real moments involving workplace sexual harassment. And at the end of the day, how Sadie learns from her very bad year made her a much better person (and character to like!).
The romance was sweet and cute, although very predictable. Regardless, I loved seeing their friendship develop and watch Sadie fall in love. I mean, who wouldn’t fall in love with Jacob? He was so shy and sweet and adoring and I can’t believe it took Sadie so long to truly see him.
And wow, after reading this I need a pastry, stat.
Book: The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner
Series: standalone
Genre: Contemporary
Hotness: very mild salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: brother’s best friend