"e;The first time I was born, I was Emma. I was beautiful. I had everything to live for. But I died. I was twenty-two."e; Fifteen-year-old Ana has always known that she's lived before, haunted by memories that aren't hers - memories of being Emma. But when her two lives collide in one chance meeting, suddenly she's bombarded with terrifying visions of a little girl who tragically drowned. Was Emma responsible? And should Ana pay the price? Consumed by guilt, Ana will do anything to uncover the truth.

"e;One of the finest debut YA novels I've ever read. The mystery at the heart of the book is utterly gripping."e; - Anthony McGowan Shortlisted - North East Teen Book Award "e;An ingenious concept, an intriguing mystery and a gripping story told with pace and passion. An amazing and thrilling debut."e; - Blackpool Gazette "e;My Second Life is heartbreaking, heartracing, has an amazing lead character and the story is like nothing I have read before. I can't recommend this book highly enough."e; - Reading Away the Days "e;A rich, dense read which skilfully employs dramatic tension to absorb the reader wholly into a constantly shifting world of revelation."e; - Books for Keeps "e;This debut thriller gets off to a cracking start.

Bird looks like an enticing prospect if she can build on this."e; - The Daily Mail"e;I was completely gripped throughout the story"e; - Once Upon a Bookcase"e;An astonishingly accomplished debut novel. Highly recommended"e; - School Librarian.