Title: Never Always Sometimes
Author: Adi Alsaid
First published August 4, 2015
320 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780373211548 (ISBN10: 0373211546)
Rating: 3.27
Overview
Breaking the rules can be thrilling, but what happens when you break your own rules? Dave and Julia are best friends who have always avoided the typical high school clichés.
They even created a Never List to make sure they never fall into the trap of being just like every other teenager. But when Dave realizes he’s broken one of their rules by falling in love with Julia, he’s left with a difficult decision.
Should he tell her and risk losing their friendship, or should he keep his feelings hidden? When Julia proposes they do everything on their Never List, Dave sees it as an opportunity to spend more time with her.
As they tick off each item, they discover that breaking their own rules may be the best thing that ever happened to them. Never Always Sometimes is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that explores the true meaning of friendship, love, and self-discovery.
About the Author
Adi Alsaid hails from Mexico City, his birthplace, and hometown where he currently resides. Apart from writing, he has a penchant for accidentally spilling hot sauce on random objects.
Adi has authored multiple Young Adult novels, some of which include LET’S GET LOST, NEVER ALWAYS SOMETIMES, and NORTH OF HAPPY.
Editoral Review
Never Always Sometimes by Adi Alsaid is a young adult novel that was published on August 4, 2015. Adi Alsaid is a young adult author and has written multiple novels such as Let’s Get Lost and North of Happy.
The book is a contemporary young adult fiction novel that focuses on the themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery. The story is set in Los Angeles, California, and follows the lives of two best friends, Dave and Julia, who have spent their high school years creating a list of things they will never do.
However, when their senior year begins, they both start to question the list and decide to break the rules they have made for themselves. The plot of the book is engaging and compelling, keeping readers hooked until the last page.
The main characters, Dave and Julia, are wonderful and relatable, making it easy for readers to connect with their stories. The setting of Los Angeles is beautifully described, making readers feel as though they are a part of the story.
Adi Alsaid does an excellent job of exploring the themes of friendship and self-discovery, making the story not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. The writing is descriptive and enjoyable to read, with a pacing that keeps the story moving forward.
However, some readers may find that the plot becomes predictable at times, and some aspects of the story may feel cliche. While the themes are well-explored, some readers may feel that they have been explored in other young adult novels before.
Overall, Never Always Sometimes is a well-written and engaging young adult novel that explores important themes of friendship and self-discovery. While it may have some flaws, the strengths of the story and its relatable characters make it a must-read for fans of contemporary young adult fiction.
Rating: 4/5 stars.
