The Second Chance Cinema

"Weiss’s debut novel pulls back red velvet curtains to reveal an auditorium filled with nostalgia and a thought-provoking analysis of how the past shapes the present. This story seamlessly moves from past to present, dwelling upon the importance of love, grief, personal fears, and genuine acceptance. This tantalizing escape is more than a magical theater; it leads readers to consider the weight of past decisions and long-held secrets." —Library Journal (starred review)

Weiss, in her debut novel, shows the destructive power of secrets and the healing power of vulnerability and acceptance in relationships. Readers will root for Drake and Ellie in this sweet and charming story of second chances. —Lynnanne Pearson, Booklist

"Delightful, heartfelt, and utterly engrossing, The Second Chance Cinema offers a magical glimpse into the perfectly imperfect aspects of love, commitment, and how to reclaim the past to find happiness in the present." —Margarita Montimore, USA Today bestselling author of Oona Out of Order

 

"Magical, cozy, and romantic; The Second Chance Cinema gets two thumbs up!" —Meg Shaffer, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Lost Story

"The Second Chance Cinema is a beguiling, bittersweet performance of love and memory, stitched together with velvet, celluloid, and wonder. A dazzling debut that invites you to sit back, press play, and reconsider everything you thought you knew." –Hayley Gelfuso, author of The Book of Lost Hours

"First-rate debut from Weiss. Weiss supplements the accomplished plotting with realistic character work, focusing on how the couple is impacted by the film's revelations. This tugs at the heartstrings." —Publishers Weekly

“Funny, beautiful, and surreal.” —Kirkus Reviews 

“Charming and clever, this intriguing debut is a must read!” —Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris