Jes Delaney’s story from Leftover Girl continues after months of fighting to recover her memory. She’s no closer to learning the truth about what happened the night she ran away, or to finding Chase. When someone discovers the articles from New York, lies begin to pile up as Jes must keep everyone in the dark or risk disappearing again.She finds an odd ally in Pade, who came home distant and … distant and broken. Something happened in Colorado to change him, but Jes holds back because he’ll never understand her secrets. She still dreams about the gunshot, but now her hands are soaked in blood. Jes wonders why Chase hasn’t returned and if her parents will ever forgive her for hiding that she wasn’t born on Earth.
Book #2 of 5 in the Leftover Girl Series
Books in this series:
Leftover Girl
Secrets Return
Prison of Lies
Illusion of Truth
Fate of War
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Jes is a teenage alien living among humans. She’s still unsure what happened the night she ran away. All she knows is that her brother Chase is missing and he’s trying to reach her in her dreams. But where is he? Can she get to him in time or will her bloody dreams come true? In order to save her loved ones, she lies to protect them. She feels so alone yet finds some comfort with Pade. Can she confide in him her dark secret and if so, will he just laugh in her face? One thing’s for sure, her memory is slowing coming back and she’s not sure she can handle the truth.
Secrets Return is book two in the Leftover Girl series and it answers many of the questions hanging in the wind from book one. It’s a gripping story with intense action, mystery and drama. The cruz of the story is Jes and what’s happening to her. Emotionally driven, the plot moves at a steady pace. Many returning characters from book one and there’s a few new ones too. The backstory of Jessica broke my heart and I just wanted to wrap my arms around her. Teenage suicide is portrayed honestly and well done.
The addition of Pade is where Bolick lost me. I didn’t see the need for him as a character plus he’s a total jerk. I’m still not sure what the point of him is but maybe it will come to me in the next book.
If you’re looking for a strong yet vulnerable heroine in a young adult science fiction series, pick this up today. I can’t wait for the next installment.
Favorite Character/Quote: Jes. The more I read of Jes, the more I grow attached to her. She’s discovering who she is and certain powers she possesses while also learning what it means to be an alien living among humans. Her emotions are real and honest which adds to the depth of her as a main character. I can’t wait to see where Bolick will lead her next.
My Rating: 4 stars
I don’t know why I love this as much as I do. I loved finding out what was happening to jes/kaydan. Her thing with pade and finding her brother chase. Finding out your life isn’t what you always thought is awesome and probably everyone’s fantasy.
I received this book as an ARC book straight from the author. She is a very talented author I truly love the story and the story behind the story. Her characters are realistic and enduring. They are living a small town with small town qualities. I was unhappy with the ending but hopeful that the next book would be revealing.
Finally the truth about Jes Delaney is coming to light. She is remembering more things about her past but this will be very dangerous. Golvern is a difficult planet with some issues that involves Jessie and her family and a lot of their people living in the Earth. Will Jessie be able to fight against all the danger? Looking forward to read more about Jessie’s adventures.