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The Sunnyvale Mysteries #3
The Year of Second Chances
Isabella Anders isn't ready to accept that her mother is guilty of murder, and with the help of Kai, she might be able to find out the truth.
Over the last month, Kai’s feelings for Isa have grown. He knows he’s in love with her and will do just about anything to protect her. But by helping Isa, he’s putting his own life at risk.
Kai isn’t the only one in danger, though.
Isa is being stalked by someone who knows what really happened the day her mother was accused of murder, and they’ll do just about anything to keep her from discovering the truth.
Over the last month, Kai’s feelings for Isa have grown. He knows he’s in love with her and will do just about anything to protect her. But by helping Isa, he’s putting his own life at risk.
Kai isn’t the only one in danger, though.
Isa is being stalked by someone who knows what really happened the day her mother was accused of murder, and they’ll do just about anything to keep her from discovering the truth.
170 pages, ebook
First published July 21, 2016
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July 26, 2016
3.5 stars
I feel like I’ve been waiting for the longest time for the conclusion to Isabella Ander’s story. It’s finally here. The Year of Second Chances is the third and final book in the Sunnyvale series. There were questions I needed answered (they were! Yay!) and I really really needed my guy, Kai, to get the girl. I won’t spoil that for you, though.
Isa is living with her Grandma Stephy after her father and step-monster, Lynn, all but kicked her out. She has questions about her mom. Someones been following her, and someone else has been harassing her at school. She’s stressed, but she has Kai. Kai who is an amazing friend to her, but wants to be more. Kai is there for Isa no matter what. He helps her find the answers she needs, and protects her when it all hits the fan. Kai one of the best hero’s Sorensen has written. I adore him. I love Isa too. She’s tough, and is just overall a cool girl.
There was so much drama at the end, my head was spinning! By the end I really wished we had more time with the couple being a couple and a little less drama. Still, I really did enjoy this series as a whole and I’m glad I finally got to see how it all turned out! All three of the books are quick reads with an endearing heroine and a fantastic hero. I give this one 3.5 stars, but the series as a whole is a 4-4.5 star series. Recommended for readers of YA (bordering on NA) that enjoy a little suspense with their YA romance.
I feel like I’ve been waiting for the longest time for the conclusion to Isabella Ander’s story. It’s finally here. The Year of Second Chances is the third and final book in the Sunnyvale series. There were questions I needed answered (they were! Yay!) and I really really needed my guy, Kai, to get the girl. I won’t spoil that for you, though.
Isa is living with her Grandma Stephy after her father and step-monster, Lynn, all but kicked her out. She has questions about her mom. Someones been following her, and someone else has been harassing her at school. She’s stressed, but she has Kai. Kai who is an amazing friend to her, but wants to be more. Kai is there for Isa no matter what. He helps her find the answers she needs, and protects her when it all hits the fan. Kai one of the best hero’s Sorensen has written. I adore him. I love Isa too. She’s tough, and is just overall a cool girl.
There was so much drama at the end, my head was spinning! By the end I really wished we had more time with the couple being a couple and a little less drama. Still, I really did enjoy this series as a whole and I’m glad I finally got to see how it all turned out! All three of the books are quick reads with an endearing heroine and a fantastic hero. I give this one 3.5 stars, but the series as a whole is a 4-4.5 star series. Recommended for readers of YA (bordering on NA) that enjoy a little suspense with their YA romance.
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January 26, 2016Does anyone know the release date for this one? I just devoured the 1st two & I'm dying to know what happens next!!
July 24, 2016
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What I liked:
Isa- she really is cute and funny.
Kai- he's hott and very protective of her psychically and emotionally.
Over all story- a few blow up moments were great. I love drama, especially of this nature.
I know thats a short list but it it really didn't suck. I just don't want to give too much away by writing my likes descriptively.
What I didn't like:
I'm disappointed because I felt like it took FOR-EVA for the H and h to get together. After reading the two other books of them circling each other I was so ready for them to be together. Also to have a little bit more kissing. 90% of the time they almost kiss or almost have a moment her gram interrupts them. It's the last book Jess, I WANTED MORE. O_O
The book felt soooo short. It didn't take me long to read at all and I'm not that fast of a reader.
I liked the blow up at the end, but it could have been done better. I felt like I didn't get the closure I wanted with most of the characters. For instance The dad. I hoped for an interaction between them at the end. I also wanted to see an interaction between the h and her childhood crush Kyler. He also felt a bit like a different character in this. Spoiler. It gives a big part away. Not that you don't already see in coming from the beginning.
With it being the last book the author could have done better. Especially with how much I love A LOT of her other books.
It almost seems like she was just trying to get it out of the way. Done and over with.
I read this one on KindleUnlimited. I was going to buy them all on paperback once this on is out in paperback but Idk if I will now. I thought it was going to be a favorite.
July 2, 2017
buena continuación de la serie, en esta entrega Isa se enfrenta al hecho de q su madre vive y aunque esta presa por homicidio parece ser inocente, además se enfrenta a una dificil situacion con un misterioso auto que parece estarle siguiendo a todas partes y un desconocido que le envía mensajes amenazantes. Por suerte, Kai esta a su lado a cada paso, fortaleciendo la relacion q exitio hace muchos años, y con la intención de en algun momento hacerle saber a Isa sobre sus sentimientos.
Es una historia llena de matices que poco a poco va desvelando cada uno de los misterios que rodean la vida de Isa, hasta llegar a una conclusión un poco inesperada. Gran lectura.
Es una historia llena de matices que poco a poco va desvelando cada uno de los misterios que rodean la vida de Isa, hasta llegar a una conclusión un poco inesperada. Gran lectura.
May 7, 2018
With the third book in the Sunnyvale series, Jessica Sorensen delivers another emotional story. I feel like this series has a very simple style to it. It’s really about the emotions in the narration. With all the terrible things that have been happening to Isabella, this book is really about trying to find a way to deal with everything.
The romance thus plays a healing role in Isabella’s life, making it more significant. I feel like Sorensen’s books have really simplified over the years and the conflicts tend to be a little more personal. It makes for a very easy read that you can finish in one sitting. Therefore, I would highly suggest reading the series close together so that you can get that richer experience from the books.
The romance thus plays a healing role in Isabella’s life, making it more significant. I feel like Sorensen’s books have really simplified over the years and the conflicts tend to be a little more personal. It makes for a very easy read that you can finish in one sitting. Therefore, I would highly suggest reading the series close together so that you can get that richer experience from the books.
July 22, 2016
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October 12, 2017
Hace más de un año que leí los anteriores libro así que no me acordaba de muchas cosas y detalles, y ya no sentí la emoción de los libros anteriores no sé si es porque ya no tengo los mismo gustos pero lo faltó más emoción, los problemas y misterios se resolvieron bastante fácil
March 8, 2019
This is such a freaking good book! I FINALLY got the answers that I needed! I feel though, that the story was dragged on a bit. Nothing gets answered until the end of the book and even though it makes you go crazy and read the book entirely too fast, it will also drive you mad.
Overall, I LOVED IT
Overall, I LOVED IT
July 25, 2016
The Year of Second Chances is the conclusion is the Sunnyvale series. And man have we been waiting on this ending for quite some time.
I have some mixed feelings on this book but overall I really enjoyed it. I will try to explain myself without giving any poignant details away.
We know that Isa is learning to deal with the news of her mom being a murder on top of the shit life she has been living until recently. Kai has been by her side since she returned home from her trip overseas and has been a constant positive in her life along with her grandma and Indigo.
I love the interactions with Kai and Isa. They both are unsure how to react to one another when it comes to certain parts of their relationship but they have no problems being each other's best friend. And these two go through ALOT together - good and bad.
The one thing I didn't like was how rushed everything seemed at the end. I think parts of the story could have been developed a bit more such as her relationship with Isa and her mom; details on what happens to her dad, etc. We do find out what happens to them, but it's just brief words and that left me feeling flat.
But overall, the book turned out really good. We got the answers we wanted and learned the reasons behind everything. Another great YA series.
I have some mixed feelings on this book but overall I really enjoyed it. I will try to explain myself without giving any poignant details away.
We know that Isa is learning to deal with the news of her mom being a murder on top of the shit life she has been living until recently. Kai has been by her side since she returned home from her trip overseas and has been a constant positive in her life along with her grandma and Indigo.
I love the interactions with Kai and Isa. They both are unsure how to react to one another when it comes to certain parts of their relationship but they have no problems being each other's best friend. And these two go through ALOT together - good and bad.
The one thing I didn't like was how rushed everything seemed at the end. I think parts of the story could have been developed a bit more such as her relationship with Isa and her mom; details on what happens to her dad, etc. We do find out what happens to them, but it's just brief words and that left me feeling flat.
But overall, the book turned out really good. We got the answers we wanted and learned the reasons behind everything. Another great YA series.
August 4, 2016
UPDATE AFTER I READ THE BOOK: YASSS
Just a little exchange between Kai and Isa to show you how cute they are
" That's so not fair. You're going to kick my butt."
"Now that's no way to start out a competition." He tsks at me, looking as though he's enjoying this way too much. "Where's your optimism?"
I hitch a finger over my shoulder. "It's back on the practice floor along with the crap-load of splattered paintballs I accidentally shot on the floor."
He struggles not to laugh.
#TEAMKAI
Just a little exchange between Kai and Isa to show you how cute they are
" That's so not fair. You're going to kick my butt."
"Now that's no way to start out a competition." He tsks at me, looking as though he's enjoying this way too much. "Where's your optimism?"
I hitch a finger over my shoulder. "It's back on the practice floor along with the crap-load of splattered paintballs I accidentally shot on the floor."
He struggles not to laugh.
#TEAMKAI
July 22, 2016
it was okay. just okay. when you wait so long for something like this, you expect it to be better. but it was just okay.
September 11, 2016
Actual rating - 3.5
October 16, 2019
Amo a Kai, es así de simple 💜 es un protagonista adorable que se gana nuestros corazones desde el principio y me encanta como de apoco va enamorando a Isa, con sus inseguridades y problemas a cuestas.
En esta tercera parte el drama se triplica!! No me imaginaba que haya tanto, pero es algo continuo, salen de una nuestros protagonistas y se meten en otra, y aunque podría llegar a ser cansador es tan corto el libro que no abruma para nada todo lo que sucede, aunque si puede resultar un poco exagerado.
Y como dice Isa, Kai definitivamente anda en la mafia jajaja, eso es lo que más me resultó, como dije arriba, exagerado, ya que es un chico de clase media pero con unos contactos amigos muy dudosos y metidos en cosas raras.
Se puede decir que la autora logra hacernos querer a unos protagonistas y detestar a otros, ya que la forma de ser de Lynn, Hannah y el padre de Isa son muy malas y a uno lector le llegan esas cosas, como así también el rumbo que toma Kyler, quien desde el principio me pareció pretencioso y superficial.
La verdad es que toda la historia podría haber sido un solo libro largo pero considero que la autora hizo bien en dividirlo, resultando así una lectura amena que de otra manera hubiese sido densa o tediosa.
Y aunque creía que acá terminaba todo, porque se resuelven los problemas e incógnitas, la verdad es que hay dos libros más pero que aún no se encuentran traducidos.
En esta tercera parte el drama se triplica!! No me imaginaba que haya tanto, pero es algo continuo, salen de una nuestros protagonistas y se meten en otra, y aunque podría llegar a ser cansador es tan corto el libro que no abruma para nada todo lo que sucede, aunque si puede resultar un poco exagerado.
Y como dice Isa, Kai definitivamente anda en la mafia jajaja, eso es lo que más me resultó, como dije arriba, exagerado, ya que es un chico de clase media pero con unos contactos amigos muy dudosos y metidos en cosas raras.
Se puede decir que la autora logra hacernos querer a unos protagonistas y detestar a otros, ya que la forma de ser de Lynn, Hannah y el padre de Isa son muy malas y a uno lector le llegan esas cosas, como así también el rumbo que toma Kyler, quien desde el principio me pareció pretencioso y superficial.
La verdad es que toda la historia podría haber sido un solo libro largo pero considero que la autora hizo bien en dividirlo, resultando así una lectura amena que de otra manera hubiese sido densa o tediosa.
Y aunque creía que acá terminaba todo, porque se resuelven los problemas e incógnitas, la verdad es que hay dos libros más pero que aún no se encuentran traducidos.
September 26, 2017
Me entretuvo bastante pero siendo sincera no me gustó el rumbo que tomaron las cosas. Un poco exageradas y siento yo irrealistas.
Pero lo salva las escenas de Kai e Isa, son tan lindas. Aunque siento que su relación comenzó demasiado rara.
Le doy a la trilogía en total cuatro estrellas.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pero lo salva las escenas de Kai e Isa, son tan lindas. Aunque siento que su relación comenzó demasiado rara.
Le doy a la trilogía en total cuatro estrellas.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 5, 2018
Y bueno espero recordar que habrá un cuarto libro, porque para ser sinceras entre una cosa y la otra, entre varios libros que tengo pendientes de leer... puf se me olvida de que va la trama...
October 9, 2024
Aburrido.
February 11, 2017
I received an ARC in exchange of an honest review.
Isabella Anders is a sweet girl, whose life changed completely when she found out some things about her family, specifically her mother.
Kai Meyers is a "bad boy" looking guy, whose Isa's friend and is helping her to solve the mystery that is her life at the moment.
Isa is being followed by a blue car with a Superman Sticker, also she's receiving threatening text message from a unknown sender, which is very creepy and scary. She's trying to act like is not affecting her when in reality it is.
This was a great end for the series. Even tho I would have loved if the book was a little longer. I didn't want to get to the end of Isa and Kai. I loved their characters. Even tho Kai was in some troubles, he's the perfect guy. I loved how protective he was of her. You could see how much he loved her.
And Isa was really confused about her feelings for the Meyers' brothers, but that made the story even more interesting.
I couldn't believe the outcome. I mean I had my suspicions of who was the unknown text sender, but I thought I was wrong. Although there's one that I couldn't believe.
I loved the end. Finally this poor girl had her happy ending, after years and years of not being appreciated in her family. She found the people who truly loved her. I loved Indigo and Grandma Stephy. They always supported Isa, and were there for her. That's just how awesome they are.
I truly recommend it. The whole series. Is full of mystery, love. The stories are very well written. They have a great sequence. Jessica always does a great job, she never disappoints.
Isabella Anders is a sweet girl, whose life changed completely when she found out some things about her family, specifically her mother.
Kai Meyers is a "bad boy" looking guy, whose Isa's friend and is helping her to solve the mystery that is her life at the moment.
Isa is being followed by a blue car with a Superman Sticker, also she's receiving threatening text message from a unknown sender, which is very creepy and scary. She's trying to act like is not affecting her when in reality it is.
This was a great end for the series. Even tho I would have loved if the book was a little longer. I didn't want to get to the end of Isa and Kai. I loved their characters. Even tho Kai was in some troubles, he's the perfect guy. I loved how protective he was of her. You could see how much he loved her.
And Isa was really confused about her feelings for the Meyers' brothers, but that made the story even more interesting.
I couldn't believe the outcome. I mean I had my suspicions of who was the unknown text sender, but I thought I was wrong. Although there's one that I couldn't believe.
I loved the end. Finally this poor girl had her happy ending, after years and years of not being appreciated in her family. She found the people who truly loved her. I loved Indigo and Grandma Stephy. They always supported Isa, and were there for her. That's just how awesome they are.
I truly recommend it. The whole series. Is full of mystery, love. The stories are very well written. They have a great sequence. Jessica always does a great job, she never disappoints.
July 27, 2016
*Note* The Year of Second Chances is the concluding book in Jessica Sorensen's Sunnyvale/Isabella Anders series - you do need to read The Year I Became Isabella Anders and The Year of Falling in Love first.
We get a lot of action and romance in this instalment which of course means lots of Isa, Kai & the always comical Grandma Stephy.
Isa has already gone through a lot of changes in the first two instalments but my favourite element of this book was getting to see her stand up for herself and demand answers. Isa isn't prepared to be lied to anymore and although she deals with events in typical Isa nice gal fashion, it was interesting to see her challenge the liars head on.
I'm a big Kai fan and kept hoping he'd FINALLY say something to her. I have to be honest and admit that he did test my patience at times - dude is certainly good at dodging questions but he's still a fab BBF...
Oh the drama! The story is full of angst, but we do get some answers. My cynical mind did find a few things a little convenient but I was pleased with the ending and have enjoyed Isa's story.
4 Stars in my Sky!
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review!
December 5, 2016
This was a great ending to this series!!
Jessica will leave you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the very end.
I loved the plot and the characters created. The chemistry was strong and the banter was fun. There were a couple things I wish she would have filled us in on but other then that I really liked the ending.
Jessica will leave you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the very end.
I loved the plot and the characters created. The chemistry was strong and the banter was fun. There were a couple things I wish she would have filled us in on but other then that I really liked the ending.
July 28, 2016
3.5 stars
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January 10, 2018
Es una de las series más extrañas que he leído, y la verdad, siento que es muy dramática y surreal, sobre todo, por que son adolescentes los que están viviendo todo esto.
No es que sea una cosa mala, por que te entretienes bastante, pero creo que se pasaron de acción y drama, es bueno por que la lectura te mantiene a la expectativa, pero es un poco exagerado considerando las edades de los personajes.
La verdad es que cada continuación te deja esperando ansiosa mente para ver cual es la conclusión y esta historia no fue la excepción, ya que es más que obvio que habrá más.
Aunque siento que ya hay un cierre en cuanto a algunos personajes como la madrastra, hanna y kyler. Creo que su tiempo en esta historia acabó, no dudo que puedan volver a aparecer, pero creo que solo sera como personajes un poco recurrentes. Siento que lo que merece más atención es el papa de Isa y su mamá!!! Y la nueva relación de Kai con Isa.
Es una buena historia, con bastantes cosas entretenidas, si un poco exagerada, pero creo que esta serie merece la atención
No es que sea una cosa mala, por que te entretienes bastante, pero creo que se pasaron de acción y drama, es bueno por que la lectura te mantiene a la expectativa, pero es un poco exagerado considerando las edades de los personajes.
La verdad es que cada continuación te deja esperando ansiosa mente para ver cual es la conclusión y esta historia no fue la excepción, ya que es más que obvio que habrá más.
Aunque siento que ya hay un cierre en cuanto a algunos personajes como la madrastra, hanna y kyler. Creo que su tiempo en esta historia acabó, no dudo que puedan volver a aparecer, pero creo que solo sera como personajes un poco recurrentes. Siento que lo que merece más atención es el papa de Isa y su mamá!!! Y la nueva relación de Kai con Isa.
Es una buena historia, con bastantes cosas entretenidas, si un poco exagerada, pero creo que esta serie merece la atención
November 18, 2017
Este libro es el final de la historia de Isabella Sanders, quien a lo largo del viaje de auto-descubrimiento que emprende con su abuela y su prima, va conociendo más acerca de la vida que tuvo antes y nadie nunca le contó.
Me siento mal acerca de Isa, siento qué pasa por demasiado y es too much drama. Sin embargo, su recompensa más enorme es Kai, por quien esperé por dos libros y medio que al fin se besaran. Siento que profundizó perfecto la autora en cuanto a su relación, pero me faltó disfrutarlos juntos un poquito más, juntos como pareja.
Es una trilogía cortita, perfecta para leer una tarde lluviosa en la que no quieres involucrarte demasiado sentimentalmente. Ligera, fácil de leer y te mantiene picada.
Por cierto, ¿soy la única que nota la obsesión de Sorensen con los hombres cuyos nombres comiencen con K? (Kai, Kayden, Kyler...)
Me siento mal acerca de Isa, siento qué pasa por demasiado y es too much drama. Sin embargo, su recompensa más enorme es Kai, por quien esperé por dos libros y medio que al fin se besaran. Siento que profundizó perfecto la autora en cuanto a su relación, pero me faltó disfrutarlos juntos un poquito más, juntos como pareja.
Es una trilogía cortita, perfecta para leer una tarde lluviosa en la que no quieres involucrarte demasiado sentimentalmente. Ligera, fácil de leer y te mantiene picada.
Por cierto, ¿soy la única que nota la obsesión de Sorensen con los hombres cuyos nombres comiencen con K? (Kai, Kayden, Kyler...)
May 13, 2017
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SERIES!!! I've read all three books and it was so good! I'm generally a pretty tough critic when it comes to books (to give it a full star review), but the story, writing, etc. deserved it. There were a couple errors in this series (I've read all 3 in a day so I apologize for not recalling which ones), but they do not detract from the reading. For those who get detracted from a story because of spelling/grammar errors, you're good. Compared to other books Jessica Sorensen has written, the length was good. It had a good ending for a new adult/young adult book.
February 12, 2017
Actual rating: 3.5 stars
Ohh, I knew it was going for that route... Err, so it was kind of short, convenient, and predictable but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I appreciated the Isa-Kai moments because they're truly adorable together. :) #TeamKai all the way~ I still feel like there are some loose ends somewhere, but seeing as there's actually a fourth book, I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Ohh, I knew it was going for that route... Err, so it was kind of short, convenient, and predictable but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I appreciated the Isa-Kai moments because they're truly adorable together. :) #TeamKai all the way~ I still feel like there are some loose ends somewhere, but seeing as there's actually a fourth book, I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
October 5, 2019
Slightly less enjoyable than the previous two books just because I felt there wasn’t any depth to the antagonists (also I found their motivations a bit hard to believe - I liked it better when they were a mystery), no redeeming qualities for her father/Lynn/Hannah. At least there was no gratuitous sex scene. But the plot did get a bit out of hand. Kidnapping? Fire? Hmmm. Rely on character development, not contrived situations.
Still enjoyed it a lot, and it was loads better than some romances
Still enjoyed it a lot, and it was loads better than some romances
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September 23, 2017
Off course this book was amazing. I'm convinced Jessica Sorensen may actually harness unicorn rainbow magic because everything she writes instantly goes to my "favorites" list! Isa & Kai are perfect for each other. From the beginning of this series to the end you're unable to put the book down. And of course the HEA was so amazing! Isa & Kai definitely deserved to have one!
May 23, 2018
Best series
This series is the best I have read in a long time. One book flowed seamlessly to the next. The characters were well developed as was the plot. Once I started reading, I couldn't put the book down and was just glad that all of the books were available. I really like Jessica Sorensen and this will definitely keep me reading her work.
This series is the best I have read in a long time. One book flowed seamlessly to the next. The characters were well developed as was the plot. Once I started reading, I couldn't put the book down and was just glad that all of the books were available. I really like Jessica Sorensen and this will definitely keep me reading her work.
May 24, 2017
Love KAI and how he is working to better himself. Isa and Kai just work! Wasn't pleased with how QUICKLY the author wrapped everything up. Really, had so many details throughout the series and then , BAM....here is how it all wraps up in just a few pages.
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