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Novel
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Third Person
Published
07/11/2026
ARC End Date
06/22/2026
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ReLive by S. Lee Taylor
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To save her son, Priscilla must become an assassin. Implanted with experimental technology, she is thrust back into the body of her 21-year-old self during a remote hiking trip. Her target is Alton Strattford—her window is a mere four hours. As she navigates the familiar terrain of her youth and the painful dynamics of old friendships, every second counts. One misstep could end her mission; one moment of hesitation could mean failing Jacob forever.
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Self Harm
Estimated Words
50,000
Estimated Pages
209
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Time travel with heart.
ReLive opens in a bleak, collapsing future where technology has replaced human connection, then throws its main character, Priscilla, into the past—into a world of real air, dirt, and danger. She’s sent back to stop the creation of a machine that destroyed her family, forcing her to live among people she once knew: her ex-boyfriend, her best friend, and the man she’s been told she has to kill to save her son. It’s a sharp setup that turns from science fiction into a grounded thriller, with a constant tension between sterile machinery and the raw unpredictability of nature.
What works best is Priscilla herself. She isn’t a trained assassin or a sci-fi archetype—she’s a regular woman in an impossible situation. The story gets deep into her head as she learns to lie, fight, and make choices she never thought she could. The emotional stakes feel real, and the triangle of loyalty, guilt, and survival between her and the others keeps the story moving. It’s easy to care about her because she’s flawed, scared, and determined all at once.
As a debut novel, ReLive is an impressive and ambitious effort. Some of the prose overreaches, and a few scenes feel overwritten, but the core storytelling and character work are strong. The pacing builds nicely, and the mix of emotion and suspense pays off in a satisfying way. It’s the kind of first novel that shows a writer aiming high—and for the most part, hitting the mark.
What works best is Priscilla herself. She isn’t a trained assassin or a sci-fi archetype—she’s a regular woman in an impossible situation. The story gets deep into her head as she learns to lie, fight, and make choices she never thought she could. The emotional stakes feel real, and the triangle of loyalty, guilt, and survival between her and the others keeps the story moving. It’s easy to care about her because she’s flawed, scared, and determined all at once.
As a debut novel, ReLive is an impressive and ambitious effort. Some of the prose overreaches, and a few scenes feel overwritten, but the core storytelling and character work are strong. The pacing builds nicely, and the mix of emotion and suspense pays off in a satisfying way. It’s the kind of first novel that shows a writer aiming high—and for the most part, hitting the mark.
J. R. Kendiro
A Gripping Four-Hour Thriller
ReLive starts with a premise any parent would find irresistible: what would you do to get your child back? The protagonist is given the chance to change the past, but only if she commits a murder.
The fact that the story takes place over just four hours immediately grabbed me; I was curious to see how the author would maintain a constant sense of urgency. And she absolutely delivers. The pacing is relentless: short chapters, tension that builds through three increasingly desperate attempts, and a countdown that makes you feel the pressure in real time. The ending delivers a well-executed twist that adds an interesting layer of moral complexity.
A note on the foreword: I would have preferred to dive straight into the story. The introduction reveals a lot about the emotional heart of the novel and its production background, which slightly lessens the element of surprise. I’d recommend the author move it to a postscript, and for current readers, consider skipping it at first and coming back if you’re curious.
The prose is functional, if rarely surprising. Some secondary characters are underdeveloped, and the scientific worldbuilding remains deliberately vague. That said, I enjoyed it. The writing is so cinematic that it makes you want to grab popcorn while flipping the pages. It’s the kind of book that makes you lose track of time, which is very fitting for a story about time travel. Perfect for reading in bed, all in one go.
The fact that the story takes place over just four hours immediately grabbed me; I was curious to see how the author would maintain a constant sense of urgency. And she absolutely delivers. The pacing is relentless: short chapters, tension that builds through three increasingly desperate attempts, and a countdown that makes you feel the pressure in real time. The ending delivers a well-executed twist that adds an interesting layer of moral complexity.
A note on the foreword: I would have preferred to dive straight into the story. The introduction reveals a lot about the emotional heart of the novel and its production background, which slightly lessens the element of surprise. I’d recommend the author move it to a postscript, and for current readers, consider skipping it at first and coming back if you’re curious.
The prose is functional, if rarely surprising. Some secondary characters are underdeveloped, and the scientific worldbuilding remains deliberately vague. That said, I enjoyed it. The writing is so cinematic that it makes you want to grab popcorn while flipping the pages. It’s the kind of book that makes you lose track of time, which is very fitting for a story about time travel. Perfect for reading in bed, all in one go.
