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A review by eliseblackburn
Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
2.0
Time loops that restart due to a failing romance can be so enjoyable because they play on the audience's wish that they could redo life without consequences until they get it right.
Unfortunately, this book made too many mistakes for it to be an enjoyable or worthwhile read.
This review is a warning for anyone who reads the premise of the book and is intrigued. Before investing any time, here are a few things to note:
The author tried to write a young adult book without knowing anything about the culture of teenagers, so every reference comes across as tacky, obnoxious, and idiotic. Finally, the grand finale of the book was an utter cop-out, considering all the work the reader had to go through to get to the end. The author definitely needed to rely more on the reader more when trying to explain his final message, which did not truly relate to the time loop plot of the book at all. This novel is meant for love-struck teenagers who need to learn how to balance new romantic relationships while staying close to family and friends. Even though this was a major theme in the novel, the author failed to address this idea and provide any sort of answer.
Unfortunately, this book made too many mistakes for it to be an enjoyable or worthwhile read.
This review is a warning for anyone who reads the premise of the book and is intrigued. Before investing any time, here are a few things to note:
The author tried to write a young adult book without knowing anything about the culture of teenagers, so every reference comes across as tacky, obnoxious, and idiotic. Finally, the grand finale of the book was an utter cop-out, considering all the work the reader had to go through to get to the end. The author definitely needed to rely more on the reader more when trying to explain his final message, which did not truly relate to the time loop plot of the book at all. This novel is meant for love-struck teenagers who need to learn how to balance new romantic relationships while staying close to family and friends. Even though this was a major theme in the novel, the author failed to address this idea and provide any sort of answer.