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A review by me_alley
Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Kevin Wilson is my favorite. I read [book:Nothing to See Here|42519313] recently and loved it- such a unique and heartwarming story. I then read his 2025 release [book:Run for the Hills|218671843] and it is one of my top ten books of 2025- I simply adored them both. Of course I had to read this novel from back in 2022, and not only did it not disappoint, it solidified Kevin Wilson as one of my top ten favorite authors. His stories are absolutely unique and also lovingly crafted. In fact, the main character in this novel is a writer and discusses ideas for new books- and describes the plot of Run For the Hills, his 2025 release, so I know that the idea for this book has been bouncing around his head for many years.
I think there is a little bit of truth in each of his plots, then fantasy surrounding them, based on a mundane experience that meant a lot to him, that he fashioned into the plot of something big. The author's note at the end of this novel explains exactly the background behind where the idea came from, and it then becomes obvious how unique and realistic this voice becomes.
This book begins as it seems a typical YA coming of age story, but it is anything but. Frankie and Zeke meet each other as their mother's make the best of how their fathers have let them down. They complete each other, and inspire the artistic tendencies of the other. They don't exactly fall in love, but they do become each other's more important muse. They create a poster that is pretty emo and artsy, then put up copies of it all over town. No one understands this, and it takes on a life of its own.
High recommendation on all of his books, I would read them in order if I were starting again.
I think there is a little bit of truth in each of his plots, then fantasy surrounding them, based on a mundane experience that meant a lot to him, that he fashioned into the plot of something big. The author's note at the end of this novel explains exactly the background behind where the idea came from, and it then becomes obvious how unique and realistic this voice becomes.
This book begins as it seems a typical YA coming of age story, but it is anything but. Frankie and Zeke meet each other as their mother's make the best of how their fathers have let them down. They complete each other, and inspire the artistic tendencies of the other. They don't exactly fall in love, but they do become each other's more important muse. They create a poster that is pretty emo and artsy, then put up copies of it all over town. No one understands this, and it takes on a life of its own.
High recommendation on all of his books, I would read them in order if I were starting again.