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A review by punsandpaperbacks
Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
5.0
Charming, quirky, adorable, heartwarming, positively hilarious! This book was such a refreshing read after my prior read which was a pretty heavy topic.
I loved ALL the characters! Jack, Kate, the parents, Franny, sometimes Jillian! Lol. I even liked the deadbeat dad, but only because he got honest and real and it ripped at my heartstrings when he broke down to Jack Attack (yes, I did find that cheesy name, adorable). The side characters all had personalities and different stuff going on in their lives and they were a very present force throughout the entire story. Sure, Jack got lost in Kate, but what did we really expect from a teenage boy who had his first real love? He tried to do everything in power to save that which became precious to him. As you naturally would when you’re in love.
The parents were gross in that way you find them to be when you’re a teenager who can’t imagine your parents having such a healthy relationship. I loved how they had a real bond with their son and not your typical teenager angst of ‘my parents don’t like me’ boohoo that is oft portrayed in YA.
Kate sometimes felt like just the sick girl, but this story wasn’t about her- rather, it was centred on Jack’s reaction to her death and his seeming never ending trips to save her. Oh, it was wonderfully done and I loved every moment of it.
Banter- humorous and charming. Chemistry- natural and easy. Leads- LOVABLE. The banter had a very nerdy charm to it and reminded me of my own flashbacks to my own conversations with my friends and crushes or exes.
Beautiful book, easy to read. And the narrator for the audio book did a wonderful job!
Absolutely fantastic! Loved it.
I loved ALL the characters! Jack, Kate, the parents, Franny, sometimes Jillian! Lol. I even liked the deadbeat dad, but only because he got honest and real and it ripped at my heartstrings when he broke down to Jack Attack (yes, I did find that cheesy name, adorable). The side characters all had personalities and different stuff going on in their lives and they were a very present force throughout the entire story. Sure, Jack got lost in Kate, but what did we really expect from a teenage boy who had his first real love? He tried to do everything in power to save that which became precious to him. As you naturally would when you’re in love.
The parents were gross in that way you find them to be when you’re a teenager who can’t imagine your parents having such a healthy relationship. I loved how they had a real bond with their son and not your typical teenager angst of ‘my parents don’t like me’ boohoo that is oft portrayed in YA.
Kate sometimes felt like just the sick girl, but this story wasn’t about her- rather, it was centred on Jack’s reaction to her death and his seeming never ending trips to save her. Oh, it was wonderfully done and I loved every moment of it.
Banter- humorous and charming. Chemistry- natural and easy. Leads- LOVABLE. The banter had a very nerdy charm to it and reminded me of my own flashbacks to my own conversations with my friends and crushes or exes.
Beautiful book, easy to read. And the narrator for the audio book did a wonderful job!
Absolutely fantastic! Loved it.