Scorned Seconds

Rebel Thirds #2

by J.L. Torassa

In the second book of the Rebel Third series, the Third rebellion continues. Thirds from all over the Ten Colonies gather in Erroris to train and plan in order to overthrow the Doctors, and Cameron (an eager leader) readily seizes command. Not everyone agrees with his methods, however, and an important question remains Can you build a better world on the bones of murder? With this question in mind, Seconds and Thirds must unite to topple the oligarchy that plagues their land--slaves working alongside former masters as discord smolders from within.

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 7, 2018

About the author

Jillian Torassa, first and foremost, is a student of the dark that makes life terrifyingly beautiful. Her works range from YA Dystopia to Mythological Horror, but each of her stories searches to find a necessary thread of hope and resilience within the deepest despair.

Her most recent works, including the novel Morning Son, focus on prehistory, myth retelling, and paranormal / psychological horror, excavating the evil of the human condition while also searching for the possibility of redemption.

With an English degree from BYU, Torassa brings an academic appreciation for narrative structure to her chilling tales. By day, she channels her passion for literature as an elementary school librarian, ensuring that the next generation understands the power of a good story - especially a scary or sad one.

Torassa resides in Keizer, Oregon, where she shares a home with her husband, two sons, and animals named after characters from The Lord of the Rings.

Reviews

[Jordan Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book starts off with a bang and never stops running until you've flown through the pages in an absolute whirlwind. The first book, Rebel Thirds, was a fascinating look at a dystopian society that seemed all too possible in this messed up world of ours. There was action, yes, but it was more of a character/society study than anything else. Scorned Seconds, however, flips that on its head. The action is non-stop in this one, but that does not mean that the social commentary goes out the window. Nor does the characterization. The fascinating thing about the world that Torassa has created is the fact that nobody is perfect. The Rebels who fight to be free? They might just be as bigoted as the people they are trying to overthrow. The main character, Jade? She's a lovable rogue, but not one who is without her weaknesses. Scorned Seconds is believable because, unlike a lot of other books, it represents people as they are, and not people as they should be. You will root for the good guys, yes, and you will root against the bad, but things are not always as they seem. Just like the real world, this book will keep you guessing until the very end. An end that comes all too soon. Can't wait for the third book!