The Bleed-Through Effect - AA DaSilva

 Amidst a complex web of love, betrayal, and the quest for power, morality is tested, and two soulmates must face the consequences of choices they make across multiple lives.

Charlotte and Simon are ready to move on with their lives after dismantling the black-ops agency known as Quantym. But when Charlotte begins suffering from nightmares and disturbing visions, she fears events on the Periphery—her parallel life—are impacting her and she’s suffering consequences of the bleed-through effect. 

In a dual timeline between the main reality and the Periphery, Charlotte and Simon must confront the blurred lines between strength and weakness, love and loyalty, and their past and future.

 

As they struggle to regain control over their lives, a catastrophic secret is revealed, a vengeful lover on a quest for power closes in, and Charlotte must figure out a way forward...even when the past refuses to let go.

My Review

The Bleed-Through Effect is the second book in the Periphery series. Set in a world where there are seven realities, all linked, but with a progression through each one. Quantum has managed to find a way to travel between the different realities and are planning to offer designer deaths which allow those who are willing to pay enough to travel to the reality that suits them best.
This is a romance of sorts, it follows Charlotte as she comes to terms with what her husband really is and the feelings that she has for Simon. Simon is so much better for Charlotte in many ways, but there were a few times in this book that I thought that he showed a few red flags, with his reactions to things that happened.
The book was gripping and I was desperate to find out what was going to happen to Charlotte and Simon. As I said, although there is romance, it really played a secondary role to the action that was going on.
This is a gripping read that I couldn't put down. Read book one first, but don't miss this one either.

Author Bio

Born and raised in New England, AA DaSilva holds a degree in clinical laboratory science and brings her love of science and writing together via science fiction. When she’s not writing or identifying cells under a microscope, she can be found with a book in one hand, and a cup of iced coffee in the other. She resides in Massachusetts with her husband, two sons, and pup Didi (who looks suspiciously like an Ewok).

 

Her debut novel, Periphery, is a science fiction love story that explores fate, strength, and the choices that determine our destiny.

 

AA DaSilva has completed book two in the Periphery series and is currently working on edits. For the latest updates on new releases and events, sign up for email updates and follow her on socials.