The Second Chance Cinema, a magical theater atop a cobblestone path, alters what a couple knows about themselves—and each other—in this scintillating debut brimming with nostalgia and life-affirming wonder.
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About The Second Chance Cinema
At the end of a fog-covered alley, glitters a glamorous cinema. It’s nearly impossible to find. When Ellie and her fiancé, Drake, stumble upon it during a late-night walk, they’re shocked to discover what’s playing inside the red-velvet auditorium: their formative memories.
Drake fears what the cinema might reveal, but eventually gives in when Ellie insists they return for more viewings. She’s haunted by a night from her past that she doesn’t fully remember. This is her opportunity to piece the story back together. But as the memories displayed on screen inch closer to the present, they realize they’re both keeping secrets from each other.
With their wedding on the horizon, Ellie and Drake must decide if seeing their pasts changes their plans for a future together. Filled with warmth, hope, and a dash of magic, The Second Chance Cinema is both an enchanting escape and a thought-provoking examination of how our memories shape who we are.
Praise for The Second Chance Cinema
“Delightful, heartfelt, and utterly engrossing, The Second Chance Cinema offers a magical glimpse into the perfectly imperfect aspects of love, commitment, and how to reclaim the past to find happiness in the present.”—Margarita Montimore, USA Today bestselling author of Oona Out of Order
“Charming and clever, this intriguing debut is a must read!”—Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris
“Magical, cozy, and romantic; The Second Chance Cinema gets two thumbs up!”—Meg Shaffer, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Lost Story
About Thea Weiss, Author of The Second Chance Cinema
Thea Weiss is a copywriter and screenwriter who previously contributed to the Twilight franchise. She lives in Denver with her husband, daughter, and dachshund—and loves going to the movies when she’s not writing. The Second Chance Cinema is her first novel.
Find out more about Thea Weiss on their website and on Instagram.
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Publisher: Atria | Simon & Schuster
ISBN trade paperback 9781668213711
Pub Date: Oct 7, 2025
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