Book review by Corey
Twice
Twice follows Alfie Logan, who discovers as a child that he has the ability to undo a moment and live it over again. At first, the gift seems incredible. He can fix embarrassing mistakes, make better choices, and even take risks knowing he has another chance if things go wrong.
As Alfie gets older, he begins using that ability in his relationships, eventually falling deeply in love with Gianna. That is where the idea becomes much more complicated, because Alfie learns that second chances still have consequences and some choices cannot simply be erased. The book turns a clever supernatural idea into a story about love, temptation, regret, and appreciating what you already have.
The Goods
- Great second-chance concept
- Strong emotional centre
- Alfie is easy to become invested in
- The romance gives the story real weight
- Makes you think about regret and temptation
The Bads
- Some lessons are fairly obvious
- A few sections can feel sentimental
- The magical rules are kept simple
- Certain choices are frustrating to watch
- The story can be predictable in places
My Recommendation
This is a great choice for readers who like emotional stories with a little magical realism and a bigger idea underneath the romance. Alfie’s ability sounds like the perfect gift at first, but the book does a really good job of showing how constantly correcting your life can create problems of its own. If you enjoy stories about love, regret, second chances, and realizing that having the ability to change something does not always mean you should, Twice is a thoughtful and emotional read.