A review by charliauthor
Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

I really enjoyed the start, i struggled a bit with the middle but loved the end. This was super cute and to read about such a vulnerable time in a young boys life and all the moments that built up to it was really sweet. I struggled mostly with the speech because even though i knew it was indicative of the characters and the culture, i found myself having to re read things because my brain kept telling me id read it wrong when really thats just how they speak lol i did get a little frustrated with the time jumps at the start because when they got to a significant part, it would rewind which got a little frustrating. But as i said, it all comes together in the end and is super cute and sweet and heartfelt and i ended up really enjoying it