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Book Summary:
Tide Yondo lives in a world where people known as Seconds exist. They are copies of people – in every sense of the word. Since they were not created with intention, they are often frowned upon and looked down on.
Despite all of this, Tide had never met a Second. Not until recently. Perhaps that helped her forge such a strong friendship and connection with a Second. Together, Tide and Rye can mend their lives and forge a new path in life.
My Review:
I think Seconds is one of the older Brindi Quinn novels I missed (not the oldest! I still have to read through the Heart of Farellah series). I can't believe it took me this long to get around to it! Honestly – I can't believe I haven't read her entire catalog yet, because that is a goldmine.
The thing I love about Brindi Quinn's works is that no two series are alike. Each world is entirely different, yet they're all meticulously fleshed out. On that note, I absolutely adored the world and overall vibes of Seconds. As the cover will likely indicate, this world has some pretty strong steampunk elements. But that is far from all that this world encompasses.
This book takes a little bit to get into the swing of things. This has a lot to do with the complex backstory of the world (and people within). There's a lot to learn before Tide's story can move forward. That said – once things get moving, you won't be able to look away!
Seconds is worth the read, especially if you're a Brindi Quinn fan (like me!).
Highlights:
Indie Novel
Science Fiction with a Twist
Worldbuilding
Trigger Warnings:
Prejudice
Mental Health Issues
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