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Seconds

a Graphic Novel
Mar 26, 2016
I like how it starts in the beginning—two mysterious characters chatting in a room grabs my attention. The art is neat and cute. The story is mainly about a talented girl who has a big dream of opening a new restaurant, but her life doesn’t go very well. Occasionally, she gets a message from a mysterious girl that she will have a second chance if she follows the instructions. As Katie starts to use the second chance, she could not stop using it again and again. The desire of making things perfect grows inside Katie. It feels like Macbeth, who was controlled by his desire causing a tragedy in Shakespeare’s play. “What’s done is done” was once said by Katie. However, she is not satisfied until her house spirit loses her entire energy. Katie starts to realize the negative effects of using second chances. It is a happy ending that Katie realizes she should accept things she can’t change. I like how the story goes fluently at first and exciting near the end. - @Fancraft of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library Seconds is full of the main character's existential problems. Through a twist of fate, Katie, owner of a restaurant, can now change her mistakes, which throws her into a world of mystery and confusion. Author and illustrator Bryan Lee O'Malley (of Scott Pilgrim fame) is back with a charming and relatable story, full of cuteness and sharp wit. At times, this graphic novel can get dark and question the ethics and nature of life. If you read this book, be prepared for a wild ride. - @spaghettibro of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library