All of that changes when Jack meets Kate, an African-American student tour guide, during his visit to her university. Jack King, who is African-American, is an only child, caught in a love triangle with his two best friends: Franny, a resilient and optimistic Latinx boy, and Franny’s Italian-American girlfriend, Jillian, who is grappling with family issues-and who is the one who got away. What can Jack say about a college freshman girl who’s dying? That she is beautiful and brilliant? That she loves writing, witty banter, and him? Or that he is destined to meet her over and over again? In this engrossing debut novel, Reynolds creates both a pair of unforgettable protagonists who are doomed to love, lose, and work to find one another again and again and a well-rounded cast of supporting characters. Thanks for reading today’s review! If you enjoyed it please consider subscribing using that lovely yellow button at the end of the page.Įnjoyed this post and keen for more? Come say hi to me on social media by searching or by clicking the buttons below.Romeo and Juliet meets Groundhog Day and Love Story in this wonderfully romantic story of teenage love and second chances.

Reynolds has another book, Early Departures coming out in September that I am excited to check out. It’s excellent, and isn’t the cover cute? There is some mild swearing, that younger readers (or parents) may wish to be aware of.īuy it or borrow it. This is a wonderful read, and I highly recommend it. Request a copy at your local bookstore, or buy online from The Book Depository. Where can I get a copy of Opposite of Always? The time travel isn’t the main focus, nor does it need to be…īut still, my curious mind demands answers.

It is primarily a Young Adult contemporary fiction. Opposite of Always isn’t science-fiction. Though disappointed, I understand the choice and think that it’s actually okay in the genre of the book. While there was much to like about Opposite of Always, I found myself slightly disappointed by the lack of explanation regarding the time-travel components of the story. What I didn’t like about Opposite of Always? The line between repetition and fresh story was toed with finesse. It wasn’t the case with Opposite of Always. I must admit to not being a big fan of that cult classic.

I was worried that the time travel elements of the story, which run along similar lines to Groundhog Day would become irritating. They can, and it makes for a richer reading experience. Yes, they should primarily support the main characters development, but can’t they have their own story too? Yes. Jack is adorkable (yep dorky and adorable) and through his relationships in the book develops.Īs beautiful as the romance between Kate and Jack is, Opposite of Always shines in its secondary characters. The character development in Opposite of Always is spectacular.

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