Love at Second Sight
When a teen has an unexpected vision about a future murder, he must juggle newfound interest from the supernatural community with trying to prevent the murder from happening in this “riveting” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy from F.T. Lukens.
Fifteen-year-old Cam Reynolds wants to spend his sophomore year flying under the radar. That shouldn’t be too hard, considering he’s a human going to school with kids who have paranormal powers, like his best friend and witch, Al, and his longtime werewolf crush, Mateo.
Then Cam has a psychic glimpse of the future in front of most of the student body, seeing a gruesomely murdered teen girl from the point of view of the killer. When Cam comes to, he knows two things: someone he goes to school with is a future murderer, and his life is about to change. No longer a mere human but a clairvoyant, one of the rarest of supernatural beings, Cam finds himself at the center of attention for the first time.
As the most powerful supernatural factions in the city court Cam and his gift, he’ll have to work with his friends, both old and new, to figure out who he can trust and who might be a werewolf in sheep’s clothing. Because the clock is ticking, and Cam and his friends must identify the girl in the vision, find her potential killer, and prevent the murder from happening. Or the next murder Cam sees might be his own.
Fifteen-year-old Cam Reynolds wants to spend his sophomore year flying under the radar. That shouldn’t be too hard, considering he’s a human going to school with kids who have paranormal powers, like his best friend and witch, Al, and his longtime werewolf crush, Mateo.
Then Cam has a psychic glimpse of the future in front of most of the student body, seeing a gruesomely murdered teen girl from the point of view of the killer. When Cam comes to, he knows two things: someone he goes to school with is a future murderer, and his life is about to change. No longer a mere human but a clairvoyant, one of the rarest of supernatural beings, Cam finds himself at the center of attention for the first time.
As the most powerful supernatural factions in the city court Cam and his gift, he’ll have to work with his friends, both old and new, to figure out who he can trust and who might be a werewolf in sheep’s clothing. Because the clock is ticking, and Cam and his friends must identify the girl in the vision, find her potential killer, and prevent the murder from happening. Or the next murder Cam sees might be his own.
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Originally reviewed on Cyn's Workshop
Love at Second Sight is light, fun, and fast-paced, but it also carries surprising emotional depth, which I really appreciated. It gave me strong Scooby-Doo vibes, especially that Supernatural crossover episode. The main character, Cam, lives in a paranormal society but believes he’s just an ordinary human—until he discovers he’s actually clairvoyant. His journey of coming out to his parents as clairvoyant is genuinely heartfelt.
Exploration of Queer Identity
Cam is, at the very least, bi (he has an adorable crush on Matteo, the local werewolf boy), and the story features additional queer representation, including Cam’s friend Al, a non-binary witch. I loved how being queer is normalized in this world—but interestingly, Cam still feels like an outsider because he lacks any paranormal abilities at the start. That twist on the “coming out” narrative added meaningful complexity.
Once Cam realizes he is part of the paranormal community, he has to figure out where he belongs and how to be himself. His family, who value “normalcy,” pressure him to hang out with other “normal” kids, rejecting his witchy, magical friends. This conflict reflects the challenges of coming out and being accepted for who you truly are.
Scooby-Doo, Supernatural & Charmed Vibes
Layered into Cam’s journey is a murder mystery—his first psychic vision reveals a murder in progress, setting him on a mission to solve it. Along the way, he forms new friendships with Matteo, Reese, a mischievous sprite, and Kaci, another medium. He even has a falling out with Al, which adds extra drama. All of it felt very Scooby-Doo in the best possible way. As someone who grew up watching the classics—and now enjoys newer versions with my kids—I loved the nostalgic touch.
While I was never a huge Supernatural fan, I did love the original Charmed (no surprise there), and this book gave me similar cozy paranormal vibes. The mix of humor, heart, and supernatural intrigue really enhanced the story.
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, Love at Second Sight is a moving and meaningful read without ever feeling heavy. It’s short, sweet, and satisfying—perfect for finishing in one sitting. The themes of identity, acceptance, and community will resonate with a wide range of readers.
If you’re a fan of Supernatural, Scooby-Doo, Charmed, or anything quirky and magical, I definitely recommend picking this one up. FT Lukens knows how to weave deep themes into a light, paranormal story—and I’m already looking forward to whatever they write next.
Thanks again to the publisher for the review copy. If you enjoyed this review, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with your fellow bookworms. Until next time—happy reading!
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A heartwarming paranormal mystery with Scooby-Doo vibes and a powerful exploration of queer identity, Love at Second Sight is a light yet meaningful read that’s impossible to put down.
Love at Second Sight is light, fun, and fast-paced, but it also carries surprising emotional depth, which I really appreciated. It gave me strong Scooby-Doo vibes, especially that Supernatural crossover episode. The main character, Cam, lives in a paranormal society but believes he’s just an ordinary human—until he discovers he’s actually clairvoyant. His journey of coming out to his parents as clairvoyant is genuinely heartfelt.
Exploration of Queer Identity
Cam is, at the very least, bi (he has an adorable crush on Matteo, the local werewolf boy), and the story features additional queer representation, including Cam’s friend Al, a non-binary witch. I loved how being queer is normalized in this world—but interestingly, Cam still feels like an outsider because he lacks any paranormal abilities at the start. That twist on the “coming out” narrative added meaningful complexity.
Once Cam realizes he is part of the paranormal community, he has to figure out where he belongs and how to be himself. His family, who value “normalcy,” pressure him to hang out with other “normal” kids, rejecting his witchy, magical friends. This conflict reflects the challenges of coming out and being accepted for who you truly are.
Scooby-Doo, Supernatural & Charmed Vibes
Layered into Cam’s journey is a murder mystery—his first psychic vision reveals a murder in progress, setting him on a mission to solve it. Along the way, he forms new friendships with Matteo, Reese, a mischievous sprite, and Kaci, another medium. He even has a falling out with Al, which adds extra drama. All of it felt very Scooby-Doo in the best possible way. As someone who grew up watching the classics—and now enjoys newer versions with my kids—I loved the nostalgic touch.
While I was never a huge Supernatural fan, I did love the original Charmed (no surprise there), and this book gave me similar cozy paranormal vibes. The mix of humor, heart, and supernatural intrigue really enhanced the story.
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, Love at Second Sight is a moving and meaningful read without ever feeling heavy. It’s short, sweet, and satisfying—perfect for finishing in one sitting. The themes of identity, acceptance, and community will resonate with a wide range of readers.
If you’re a fan of Supernatural, Scooby-Doo, Charmed, or anything quirky and magical, I definitely recommend picking this one up. FT Lukens knows how to weave deep themes into a light, paranormal story—and I’m already looking forward to whatever they write next.
Thanks again to the publisher for the review copy. If you enjoyed this review, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with your fellow bookworms. Until next time—happy reading!
See more reviews at Cyn's Workshop and follow me on Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Tumblr | Spotify Podcast | YouTube | BookBub | Goodreads+ | LinkedIn
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