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Jack Ellison King.
King of Almost.
He almost made valedictorian.
He almost made varsity.
He almost got the girl . . .
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. Jack’s curse of almost is finally over.
But this love story is . . . complicated. It is an almost happily ever after. Because 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. Beautiful, radiant Kate. 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—and let go—to save the people he loves.
From debut author justin a. reynolds comes a razor-sharp, hilarious, and heartfelt novel about the choices we make, the people we choose, and the moments that make a life worth reliving.
COMING MARCH 5TH, 2019 FROM KATHERINE TEGEN/HARPERCOLLINs
What folks are saying about opposite of always:
“Opposite of Always is as beautiful as it is funny, warm, and captivating. One of the best love stories I've ever read. Jack King is the hero we've been waiting for."-ANGIE THOMAS, author of THE HATE U GIVE
“Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest. Reynolds' debut is wise, heartfelt, and wildly, infinitely charming.”-BECKY ALBERTALLI, author of SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA
“…This charming, wry novel packed with witty, crackling banter is propulsively readable. Reynolds imbues his diverse cast of characters with rich, dynamic personalities…There are some big questions about choice, consequences, loyalty, and love in this novel, and Reynolds beautifully complements those heavy concerns with the sweet, funny, and genuine voice of his protagonist.”-BOOKLIST *STARRED* REVIEW
“A love story about friendship with a “choose your own adventure” twist... Any teen who’s ever wanted a do-over will enjoy reading this story.”-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL *STARRED* REVIEW
“In this engrossing debut novel, Reynolds creates both a pair of unforgettable protagonists who are doomed to love, lose, and work to find one another again and again and a well-rounded cast of supporting characters.”-KIRKUS
“[Reynolds] creates an enormously likable character who is doing the best he can and then some...the book’s blend of humor and heartbreak wins out.”-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Reynolds spins a poignant, dizzying tale of love and loss in this page-turning time-travel fantasy.” -HORN BOOK
“A YA Groundhog Day, but featuring two teens of color in (and out of) love, this debut contemporary is about to hit you in the feels. Hard…Equal parts enthralling and heartbreaking, this is one you’re going to want to read again. And again. And again.”-BARNES & NOBLE 20 MOST ANTICIPATED YA DEBUTS 2019
I Am so happy to announce that (so far) OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS will be coming to the following territories:
(arranged alphabetically)
Brazil, Novo Conceito
China, Beijing White Horse Time
Czech Republic, Albatros Media
France, Pocket Jeunesse
Germany, Carlsen Verlag
Greece, Psichogios
Italy, Piemme
Netherlands, Harper Holland
Poland, Zysk
Romania, Editura Epica SR
Russia, AST
Serbia, Publik Praktikum
Slovakia, Albatros Media Slovakia
Spain, Montena
Turkey, Pegasus Yayinlari
United Kingdom, Macmillan UK Children’s
United States, Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins
about this justin!
It all started when…
justin a. reynolds has been a pest control operator, night security guard, steel mill janitor, NASA intern, salesman of high-end faucet fixtures, and carpet-flooring installer. He was most recently a registered nurse, before trading his stethoscope for a pencil, but likes to think both instruments reveal the heart. He lives in northeast Ohio, home to snow, Lake Erie, and the Cavaliers. OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS is his debut novel.
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Literary Representation
Beth Phelan, Gallt & Zacker
Film Representation
Dana Spector, CAA
Media Kit
short bio (22 words)
justin a. reynolds lives in northeast Ohio, home to snow, Lake Erie, and the Cavaliers. OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS is his debut novel.
medium bio (50 words)
justin a. reynolds was most recently a registered nurse, specializing in hematology and oncology, before trading his stethoscope for a pencil, but likes to think both instruments reveal the heart. He lives in northeast Ohio, home to snow, Lake Erie, and the Cavaliers. OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS is his debut novel.
loooong-ish bio (125 words)
justin a. reynolds has been a pest control operator in NYC, night security guard, steel mill janitor, an intern at NASA Glenn Research Center, salesman of high-end faucet fixtures, and carpet-flooring installer (his first job ever!). In between he attended several colleges and universities, before finally settling in at Cleveland State University for English literature and creative writing. He’s been the recipient of various fellowships, including the diversity award at NY State Writers Institute at Skidmore College. He was most recently a registered nurse, specializing in hematology and oncology, before trading his stethoscope for a pencil; he likes to think both instruments reveal the heart. He lives in northeast Ohio, home to snow, Lake Erie, and the Cavaliers. OPPOSITE OF ALWAYS is his debut novel.
Cover Art Direction: Erin Fitzsimmons
Cover Artist: Stephanie Singleton