This was like if Peter Quill (aka Star-Lord) got snatched up and kidnapped off into space at the age of 19 instead of 8.

Teenager Frank's life is not going well. His girlfriend has just left him for his best friend, his Dad abandoned him years ago, his mum has passed away, and he's just been abducted by an alien on his way into class.

Lol.

Turns out, his dad didn't abandon him. Funny story- he was also kidnapped by the same alien that just took Frank and now Frank is on the hook to complete his Dad's contract as an intergalactic repo man.

Shennanigans ensue.

*****

It's hard with such a short book to decide how I feel quite yet so I settled on 3 stars (which means I liked it). But it feels a bit like when you're in the first 30% of a full-length book where you're enjoying yourself fine but you're not totally invested yet, ya know?

Luckily, this is a planned series of novellas. A serialised story, if you will. So there will be more opportunities to get to know Frank and the other characters in future instalments.

I'd say Secondhand Spaceman would make an excellent palate cleanser in between bigger tomes and would be enjoyed by anyone into absurdist SFF or those looking for a short and fun one-sitting read!