Opposite of Always
$20.87
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
9 April 2019
Summary
‘One of the best love stories I’ve ever read.’ — Angie Thomas, bestselling author of The Hate U Give.
From debut author Justin A. Reynolds comes The Opposite of Always, a razor-sharp, hilarious, and heartfelt novel about the choices we make, the people we choose, and the moments that make life worth reliving. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and John Green.
When Jack and Kate meet at a party, he knows he’s falling—hard. Soon she’s meeting his best friends, and Kate win…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781509870042 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1509870040 |
| Author: | Justin Reynolds |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 9 April 2019 |
| Weight: | 316g |
| Dimensions: | 31mm x 130mm x 197mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-18 |
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Critics Review
Jack King is the hero we’ve been waiting for
Jack King is the hero we’ve been waiting for – Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give
Wise, heartfelt and infinitely charming – Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda (filmed as Love Simon)
This charming, wry novel packed with witty, crackling banter is propulsively readable. There are some big questions about choice, consequences, loyalty, and love in this novel, and Reynolds beautifully complements those heavy concerns with the sweet, funny, and genuine voice of his protagonist. * Booklist *
Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest. Reynolds’ debut is wise, heartfelt, and wildly, infinitely charming. – Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agendaand Leah on the Offbeat
A love story about friendship with a “choose your own adventure” twist… Any teen who’s ever wanted a do-over will enjoy reading this story. * School Library Journal *
Romeo and Juliet meets Groundhog Day and Love Story in this wonderfully romantic story of teenage love and second chances.… Reynolds creates a pair of unforgettable protagonists who are doomed to love, lose, and work to find one another again and again. * Kirkus Reviews *
Reynolds spins a poignant, dizzying tale of love and loss in this page-turning time-travel fantasy. * Horn Book *
[Reynolds] creates an enormously likable character who is doing the best he can and then some …the book’s blend of humor and heartbreak wins out. * Publishers Weekly *
Jack’s narration is as funny as it is poignant as he moves from romantic to frantic and back again… [a] sentimental but not saccharine fantasy. * Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
A witty, poignant time-loop story. * The Guardian *
This is a great, quick and easy read * Shout magazine *
Justin Reynolds
Justin A. Reynolds has been a pest control operator, night security guard, steel mill janitor, NASA intern, salesman of high-end faucet fixtures, and carpet-flooring installer. He was most recently a registered nurse, before trading his stethoscope for a pencil, but likes to think both instruments reveal the heart. He lives with his family in northeast Ohio, home to snow, Lake Erie, and the Cavaliers. The Opposite of Always is his first novel.
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