The Second Death of Locke is my number one book of the year, no contest, no doubts, no NOTHIN. I took this book to the beach and devoured it in the span of about five hours. The yearning is out of this world, the world-building is so unique and fascinating, the heroes are reluctant but determined to set things right. I could kiss the ground Bovalino walks on for this work of art.
The Second Death of Locke by V. L. Bovalino, (List Price: $19.99, Forever, 9781538776575, September 2025)
Reviewed by Caitlyn Vanorder, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, North Carolina