Opposite of Always

By Justin A. Reynolds

Jack relives the past to save Kate, but every choice has a cost.

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480 pages

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Jack meets Kate, and they fall in love, but her sudden death shatters his world. Mysteriously, Jack is sent back to their first meeting, giving him a chance to change fate. As he navigates this time loop, Jack discovers that altering the past has unforeseen consequences, endangering those he cares about. Can he save Kate without losing someone else? Dive into a tale of love, choices, and the ripple effects of time.

From the publisher

“One of the best love stories I’ve ever read.” –Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give”Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest.” –Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Debut author Justin A. Reynolds delivers a hilarious and heartfelt novel about the choices we make, the people we choose, and the moments that make a life worth reliving. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and John Green. When Jack and Kate meet at a party, bonding until sunrise over their mutual love of Froot Loops and their favorite flicks, Jack knows he’s falling–hard. Soon she’s meeting his best friends, Jillian and Franny, and Kate wins them over as easily as she did Jack. But then Kate dies. And their story should end there.Yet Kate’s death sends Jack back to the beginning, the moment they first meet, and Kate’s there again. Healthy, happy, and charming as ever. Jack isn’t sure if he’s losing his mind.Still, if he has a chance to prevent Kate’s death, he’ll take it. Even if that means believing in time travel. However, Jack will learn that his actions are not without consequences. And when one choice turns deadly for someone else close to him, he has to figure out what he’s willing to do to save the people he loves.

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