A SECOND CHANCE
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ages: 16-18, 18+
What would you trade to save the ones you love?
For Mikaila, faith is simple. When her best friend Chara is in a horrific car accident, Mikaila makes a promise to God: Chara’s life for her devotion. She is determined to guide her friend back to the light.
But an old friend from her past has other plans. He's charming, intelligent, and seems to understand Mikaila better than anyone. Until charm becomes pressure. Until flattery becomes control. Mikaila finds herself trapped in a game she doesn't understand.
Chara tries to warn Mikaila before the game turns deadly. But in a world of doctored emails and masterful lies, they discover that the most dangerous predator is the one everyone trusts. A Second Chance is a faith-lit YA suspense about the dangers we don’t see until they’re too close, and the courage it takes to run toward the light.
Reviews
Dated chapters are portentous and suspenseful, driving the story toward a judgment day that does not disappoint. RECOMMENDED by the US Review-Mari Carlson for the US Review of Books
Asher Frend delivers an emotionally earnest, spiritually driven novel that blends coming-of-age drama, tragedy, and speculative elements into a story about sacrifice, faith, and the irreversible weight of choice. ***** Megan Parker for Indie Reader
By the time I reached the last stretch, I was more emotional than I expected. ...It feels especially suited to readers in youth groups, Christian schools, or families who want a story that can open up hard conversations about online boundaries, consent, and what healthy love looks like, with a strong emphasis on faith and hope. ****Literary Titan Silver Award Winner











