My Second Life

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 24, 2016

Review

Fifteen-year old Ana has always known that she has lived before. She died at 22 and now cannot bond with her current mother. She misses her first Mom and Dad terribly. A chance meeting with a woman who seems familiar to her leads her to discover facts about her first life that are disturbing to say the least. She believes she was responsible for the death of a 6-year old girl named Catherine when she herself was very young; only 9 years old, and the woman she recognizes was Catherine's mother. Ana is guilt-ridden Everything in her life is put on hold as she is engulfed by glimpses of memories of Emma Trees, her first incarnation. Ultimately Ana meets Emma's parents and the unexpected truths are revealed. This is a refreshing change from the typical young adult books that seem to revolve around werewolves, super powers, and post-apocalyptic scenarios.

Overall Book Score: very good