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thebookishnarwhal's review against another edition
5.0
A debut YA novel, this foray into the fantasy and paranormal was worth the trip! Neverwraith by Shakir Rashaan lives up to the authors reputation for crafting immerse narratives with his other books, and I loved exploring this realm.
Meet Yasir, or Ya-Ya. He has things going on that he can’t talk to anyone about. He lost both his parents at an early age, knows nothing about his heritage, or where he comes from. He is struggling but has endured this pain for a long time. He’s now the new kid in school. He’s trying to keep to himself but still meets others, including a girl named Zahra. They have an instant connection, somehow… will he be able to explore it or will his trauma prevent him from creating a close relationship with a great person?
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series! Rashaan did an excellent job at building the story and I couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from the first chapter and devoured this story. Vivd imagery allowed me to use my imagination to its fullest, and I throughly enjoyed this fast-paced read. I feel like this is going to be a popular read and transcend boundaries. I highly suggest this read!
Meet Yasir, or Ya-Ya. He has things going on that he can’t talk to anyone about. He lost both his parents at an early age, knows nothing about his heritage, or where he comes from. He is struggling but has endured this pain for a long time. He’s now the new kid in school. He’s trying to keep to himself but still meets others, including a girl named Zahra. They have an instant connection, somehow… will he be able to explore it or will his trauma prevent him from creating a close relationship with a great person?
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series! Rashaan did an excellent job at building the story and I couldn’t put it down. I was hooked from the first chapter and devoured this story. Vivd imagery allowed me to use my imagination to its fullest, and I throughly enjoyed this fast-paced read. I feel like this is going to be a popular read and transcend boundaries. I highly suggest this read!
onthesamepage's review against another edition
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: I am not the target age for this book. Even though I gave up on it, I do think it will appeal to teenagers, so please pick it up and give it a try if it sounds interesting to you.
While I still think the premise is intriguing and appeals to my enjoyment of superhero stories, I didn't really get along with this book. The characters and the language they use just felt very young to me, in a way that really made me feel my age. There's a lot of teenage posturing and picking fights over nothing, and there's an insta-love relationship that becomes "I think we have something" after two minor conversations. I didn't get to see any of the superhero elements by 12% in, and since I wasn't invested in the characters, I couldn't really find it in me to keep going.
Disclaimer: I am not the target age for this book. Even though I gave up on it, I do think it will appeal to teenagers, so please pick it up and give it a try if it sounds interesting to you.
While I still think the premise is intriguing and appeals to my enjoyment of superhero stories, I didn't really get along with this book. The characters and the language they use just felt very young to me, in a way that really made me feel my age. There's a lot of teenage posturing and picking fights over nothing, and there's an insta-love relationship that becomes "I think we have something" after two minor conversations. I didn't get to see any of the superhero elements by 12% in, and since I wasn't invested in the characters, I couldn't really find it in me to keep going.
jlreadstoperpetuity's review against another edition
3.0
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Mulling over the plot, I was reminded by Saya from the manga Blood: The Last Vampire meets the Venom of Marvel - Yasir, the MC is new to town and school and there he discovered something inside him that can be triggered by his temper.
While the world building is decidedly YA, there were some peaks here and there plot-wise. It has some of the standard elements of a fantasy book which makes this a good entry level to urban/grimdark YA fantasy.
Mulling over the plot, I was reminded by Saya from the manga Blood: The Last Vampire meets the Venom of Marvel - Yasir, the MC is new to town and school and there he discovered something inside him that can be triggered by his temper.
While the world building is decidedly YA, there were some peaks here and there plot-wise. It has some of the standard elements of a fantasy book which makes this a good entry level to urban/grimdark YA fantasy.
brianawright9's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
stephaniemfreeman's review
5.0
I have seen the future of YA Paranormal. His name is Shakir Rashaan.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Have you ever read a book and felt homesick for the characters you've just met? Have you ever gone on a journey and been so wasted by the end and yet you hunger for more? Neverwraith is that book. The prose and plot crackled and hummed on every page. The author's vivid depiction of each character made me laugh, cry, and cheer my way through every chapter. Shakir Rashaan took this reader on a journey that left her speechless by the end of the book. I'm not one to give spoilers. I think it takes away from the writer's effort and cheats readers out of a chance to meet this masterful work. If you are looking for a new classic that would make even the great Stan Lee smile, check out Neverwraith and the other brilliant works of Shakir Rashaan. You won't regret it. Stephanie M Freeman National Bestselling Author of Author of Season of the Blood
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Have you ever read a book and felt homesick for the characters you've just met? Have you ever gone on a journey and been so wasted by the end and yet you hunger for more? Neverwraith is that book. The prose and plot crackled and hummed on every page. The author's vivid depiction of each character made me laugh, cry, and cheer my way through every chapter. Shakir Rashaan took this reader on a journey that left her speechless by the end of the book. I'm not one to give spoilers. I think it takes away from the writer's effort and cheats readers out of a chance to meet this masterful work. If you are looking for a new classic that would make even the great Stan Lee smile, check out Neverwraith and the other brilliant works of Shakir Rashaan. You won't regret it. Stephanie M Freeman National Bestselling Author of Author of Season of the Blood
lakishas's review
2.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed in ARC of Neverwraith. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I wanted to like this book so much, I understand the lingo used throughout but the story just wasn't there for me. If it was in a different setting, not a high school, I probably would have connected with it more-- mainly because of what the story was trying to do. There were conversations that seemed extremely out of character for an almost seventeen year old. There was A LOT of car talk throughout and between that and other repetitive sections (character says/see something then one-to-two paragraphs later they summarize what just happened) it just took me out of the book. The overarching plot line seemed cool and I'll still be interested in other work by this author, just not this book. All that to be said, this book might be a five star book for someone-- I hope it is.
I wanted to like this book so much, I understand the lingo used throughout but the story just wasn't there for me. If it was in a different setting, not a high school, I probably would have connected with it more-- mainly because of what the story was trying to do. There were conversations that seemed extremely out of character for an almost seventeen year old. There was A LOT of car talk throughout and between that and other repetitive sections (character says/see something then one-to-two paragraphs later they summarize what just happened) it just took me out of the book. The overarching plot line seemed cool and I'll still be interested in other work by this author, just not this book. All that to be said, this book might be a five star book for someone-- I hope it is.
fsmeurinne's review
4.0
This story is about Yasir Salah, who is unlike anyone at his new Georgia high school and undergoing some strange changes. His eyes shifting colors and his skin heating up in confrontations added a thrilling dimension to the story. As if adapting to a new school wasn't enough, it's a new town with its own rules, making his life feel smaller than his former one in Atlanta. I felt Yasir's struggle to keep a low profile and manage his growing anger. While I loved Yasir's character and the unique storyline, the instant romance and repetitive elements were slightly off-putting. The mystery and fantasy elements kept me reading, this is a promising start to a series.
erikoreads's review
3.0
I know I’m not the target audience for this book, but I’m glad Entangled gave me an eARC via NetGalley.
It took a while to get going, but it was well worth it with the interesting world building, with rich mythology.
It took a while to get going, but it was well worth it with the interesting world building, with rich mythology.
z_bookfluencer's review
4.0
Distinctive Writing Style. Interesting. Inspired.
I could hear the writing style while I was reading and the writing style is one that read quickly. I feel like the overall story pacing was slower, and that Neverwraith is more of a character driven story. Reveals were interesting and on the slower side. With the fact that I feel Neverwraith is more of a character driven story, I felt the focus was on discovering aspects of the characters, as the character learned them, and the romance between Yasir and his love interest. Neverwraith is very inspired by Marvel.
I felt like some of the pet names the teens had for each other wouldn't be pet names teens would call each other in real life.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Neverwraith and I would recommend it to other readers who enjoy YA Urban Fantasy inspired by Marvel and with a 'fated mates' trope.
I could hear the writing style while I was reading and the writing style is one that read quickly. I feel like the overall story pacing was slower, and that Neverwraith is more of a character driven story. Reveals were interesting and on the slower side. With the fact that I feel Neverwraith is more of a character driven story, I felt the focus was on discovering aspects of the characters, as the character learned them, and the romance between Yasir and his love interest. Neverwraith is very inspired by Marvel.
I felt like some of the pet names the teens had for each other wouldn't be pet names teens would call each other in real life.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Neverwraith and I would recommend it to other readers who enjoy YA Urban Fantasy inspired by Marvel and with a 'fated mates' trope.
thatfrenchislandgirl's review against another edition
2.0
This was the first book I actually DNF. I really wanted to finish this one to find out what happens, but I just couldn't with all the slang. Now I'm 35 so I'm probably not the target audience here, but I usually love YA books. The storyline sounded really interesting and like it'd be a hit with teens.