Twenty-four Seconds From Now...
A Review
“This was real life. And the beginning of a special, regular story where two people meet and help each other make something beautiful, at the risk of making a mess. No, this ain’t no movie. This is a mirror. This me. This her. This us. This is real.”
Title: Twenty-four Seconds From Now…
Author: Jason Reynolds
Genre: YA Romance
Emotional Impact
How deeply did this book move me or resonate emotionally?
3/5
Character/Information Memorability
Were the characters or information shared vivid, compelling, and unforgettable?
3/5
Rereadability
How likely am I to pick up this book again?
2/5
Lingering Thoughts
Does the story or content stick with me long after finishing it?
2/5
Overall Rating - 2.5
Thoughts - This is a sweet, easy read. The tone is captured perfectly in the quote above. There is no epic drama at the center of the story, though it is lightly hinted at on the periphery. This is two kids doing their best to love one another as they learn, together and separately, what love is. While I don’t know that I would read this again (though I’m not staunchly opposed or anything), it is definitely a book I would recommend to act as a springboard for conversation with teenagers about respect and consent and care.