Opposite of Always

by Justin A Reynolds

[Amber]

I received Opposite of Always as a review copy from NetGalley. Obviously, these are my honest thoughts and feelings about the book. I also posted this review on my book blog if you'd like to check it out!

Opposite of Always is a very hyped book, and I can see why. I read it back in February, and as someone who’s not normally a fan of romance and main characters who are all about their romantic relationships, I ended up really enjoying it.

What hooked me was the promise of a Groundhog Day time travel loop. Jack (Jack King… lol), our main character, is stuck in a loop to try to save his girlfriend from dying. I absolutely love books and movies about time travel and parallel universes, which is why I requested this one.

I have to admit, Jack’s relationship with Kate is kind of insta-lovey, but that can be forgiven because the more I saw of them, the better I felt about it. Their relationship developed a lot better than I thought it would at the beginning, and getting glimpses into it over and over again really helped.

What I liked most about Opposite of Always was the way Justin Reynolds handled the other relationships. The relationships that Jack had with his friends and his family were the best part. Reynolds really showed how important it is to include everyone in your life, and not to shut people out. These relationships are just as important as any other relationship if you’re surrounded by good people, and the book teaches appreciation and respect. I had a lot of time for that.

Opposite of Always is a fast paced ride, and I had a lot of fun reading it. It got a bit emotional, but it was definitely worth the tears.

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