Memories From a Different Future: Jump When Ready Book 2

Jump When Ready #2

by David Pandolfe

For Nikki, it feels like no time has passed since they rescued Henry's sister from her abductors. After all, in the in-between realm, time is completely different than for those still "living." Even though it's been almost twenty years, only lately has Nikki started crossing between realms again. She's been checking on Ian-the person they knew as Curtis before he jumped into a new life. Nikki hasn't admitted it to the others but she's been curious. Could Ian's life really be as good as it seems? Can she find the courage herself to try the other realm again despite what happened last time? When Nikki suddenly starts receiving ghostlike visits from Curtis-all these years since he returned to the physical realm-she can't imagine how it's possible. She also realizes it has to mean something serious. Nikki soon learns that, three days from now, an incident on Earth will end Curtis's new life. Now, Nikki, Henry and Jamie must find a way to alter the outcome of a future event only they know will take place. They'll also have just minutes to make that happen. Otherwise, Curtis is going to die again, taking with him any hope Nikki and her friends had for starting over.

Genres: Paranormal

268 pages, Paperback

First published August 23, 2014

About the author

David Pandolfe is the author of the Streetlights Like Fireworks and Jump When Ready series. Reading his books, you'll soon learn that he likes writing stories about psychics, ghosts, unusual settings and characters who approach adventure with a sense of humor. He's not sure where the ghost obsession came from but he figured he might as well roll with it.

Before becoming a writer, David did a few other things. For example, he was once a bartender in Seattle, a singer/songwriter in a Los Angeles rock band and a college writing teacher in Richmond (not all at the same time, of course). These days, he lives near Richmond, Virginia, with his wife, two kids and a dog who's terrified of thunder. Not the best situation for their dog since it thunders from spring until fall in Richmond.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another bittersweet but upbeat story. New things are still being revealed about the setting, which is neat, and it was nice to see what happened to some side characters in the first book. The gang stuff was a little heavy-handed but it's nice to see something positive in YA.

[Sonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first few chapters of this novel, I was disappointed because it didn't seem to be about the same crew. I was very pleased to realise this was not the case a little bit further through the book. Another really nice read, quirky and different, as I've come to expect from David Pandolfe. Diving straight into book 3 of this series, which I think is about my 7th book from this author and not a one I haven't thoroughly enjoyed.

[AnandaTashie · Rating 4 out of 5]

As bad as it can get - and take it from a kid who got smashed by a double-decker - dying is basically just a bad day.

Book two of the series (with an awesome title) looks in on the characters about 20 years later. They once again have to help someone they care about, and this time have to work with the messy concept of time to do so. Though it wasn't quite as strong as the first book for me, it was well-written, heart-warming, and enjoyable.

[T.D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much. I didn't think I could like it more than the first book in the series (Jump When Ready), but from the first chapter I was absorbed in this book. It took me back to characters from the first book - but in a whole new way. It's fantastic. You should definitely read this series.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I very much enjoyed this sequel to Jump When Ready. I didn't find the premise quite as interesting as book 1 but by the time I got to the end and enjoyed several twists, I was very much interested to see where it goes from here. The characters are still engaging and I really like the style of writing in this series. Can't wait for book 3!!

[Vicki Scullion · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing YA book, the second in a series about a group of teens who are between lives. In this novel, the teens work together to change an event happening in the real life of one of their friends who had gone back to be reborn on earth. Based on a great premise, the story in this second book was even more compelling than the first book. I can't wait to read the next book!

[Judy Manning · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens after death?

In the second book of "jump when ready" Henri continues on in his ,in between, life. It's as interesting as the first book. It keeps the reader coming back for more.