The Future of Us by Jay AsherMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Future of Us is a lovely young adult novel, full of all of the ups and downs of classic YA, with a nice little twist--the narrative is told in alternating perspectives. As our two main characters, Emma and Josh, jump down the rabbit-hole of internet discovery (and accidental FACEBOOK discovery), we get to see and feel and hear each of their points of view.
And the technique works!
The story barrels forward, with never a dull moment, and with the added wonderful conflict of watching these two misinterpret and mislead each other as they struggle with the time-twisting mystery before them. I really enjoyed this read. It was entertaining, fun, and satisfying--and I highly recommend it for a light Valentines read.
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Now for the most important part, the GIVEAWAY!
As you may well know, February 14th is coming up, and this book is a perfect little Valentine's Day treat. I'm giving away one paperback copy of The Future of Us, which may perhaps arrive accompanied by CHOCOLATE, the perfect gift for any occasion, but especially for Valentine's.
To enter, leave a comment below! Comments will be open until:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th at MIDNIGHT EST
GOOD LUCK and HAPPY FEBRUARY!
This looks like a fun book. Thanks for running the giveaway. rosihollinbeck (at) yahoo (dot) com.
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DeleteHi Melanie! What fun! Perhaps my kids would enjoy it. I get the chocolate if I win, though.... the kids can bite me. @hiyacynthia
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you here, Cindy. You're hilarious, as always!
DeleteI never win anything! *crossing fingers* I'm at @ErinLatimer2
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thank you for stopping by, Erin :)
DeleteThis is on my TBR. Thanks for the giveaway! @sbiren on twitter.
ReplyDeleteI'd be honored to be a winner. Thanks for your generosity.
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I haven't seen this one out yet. Sounds interesting. @sarahnego
ReplyDeleteLooks like a cute book! I've been wanting to read something fun like this :) My handle on Twitter is @kiersi.
ReplyDeleteHi. New follower here from YALitChat. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. khashway(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThis looks really fun, thanks for a great giveaway! Perfect for Valentine's Day, too...
ReplyDeleteHaven't read this. Love to. My WIP is about two brothers and trying to figure which pov is better. Heck, I'm still deciding on the tense. ooo! me! me! lol. :)
ReplyDeleteYou kill me, Karen. My two little boys will act as impartial hat-drawers for this giveaway, in case anyone is curious! They love it, and will painstakingly cut slips and write your names on each one before drawing a winner from an honest to goodness hat. :)
DeleteThis looks so good! Especially the "misinterpret and mislead each other as they struggle" part! :) And I really love chocolate.... :)
ReplyDeleteI like.
ReplyDeleteThe alternating perspectives things sounds a but like Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist. I like this.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I want this! You know where to find me, right?
ReplyDeleteI gotcha, girl :)
DeleteOoh, me!! Tell them to pick me! *jumps up and down* :)
ReplyDeleteYou had me at chocolate (But the book sounds adorable too!)
ReplyDeleteOhhhh how fun!!! Love the review, the giveaway idea, and your hearts! I sure hope you'll pick me!!!! I could use some special love this year. :) My twitter is @karen_dawkins --- I know you'll need it. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this book! I'd love to have a copy of my own :)
ReplyDeleteThis book has been on my list to read! *crosses fingers*
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This book has been on my list to read! *crosses fingers*
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Thanks for entering, everyone! I plan to announce the winner TONIGHT!
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