Review: Twenty-Four Seconds from Now...

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now... by Jason Reynolds
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Neon is now in Aria’s bathroom having a breakdown.  They are about to take their relationship to the next level … that is if he can get out of his head and back into her bedroom.  Twenty-four minutes ago Neon was leaving work; twenty-four days ago Neon’s mom found her bra in his bedroom; twenty-four weeks ago …; twenty-four months ago …. 

Twenty-Four Second From Now is a novel told in reverse.  This book starts with now and slowly backs up to show the reader what was happening in Neon’s life to get him to that point.  Reynolds did a wonderful job leading readers into the thoughts and actions of Neon and the people in his life.  It was a little confusing at first, but once I understood what the story was trying to do, it was great.  This is a short read that can be completed in one sitting.

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