Looking at this particular read as an educator interested in the perspective of teen readers, I truly think this is a fun and interesting read that they will enjoy!

Top teen influencers left on an mysterious island being murdered? It was a fun ride to embark upon. I really think teenage readers would enjoy many of the characters and the mystery is fresh and keeps you guessing.

The only thing I found difficult was having to follow all the characters as opposed to just sticking with the perspective of a particular protagonist or a few. It kept it difficult to keep track of in my head.

Never Coming Home is a fun, quick, and engaging read that I am sure younger readers would have lots of fun with!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader’s copy!

Love Love Loved it!
This had all of the components I live for - locked room mystery, set on a beautiful tropical paradise with the added interest of cultural phenomenons. In this novel, 10 social media young adults are invited to spend a weekend at the brand new hotel and resort on Unknown Island. Everything is free, no on over 21 allowed and the media has whipped everyone into a frenzy to be invited.

However as soon as they land, the 10 chosen realize nothing is what it seems. Little by little they realize they have all been invited because of a secret. Is unknown island a paradise or a trap?

I didn't realize this is actually YA, until I looked up the publishers! it was so good and truly thrilling and original. A lot of information and action happens early on, but you are still guessing throughout the whole story. I particularly enjoyed the background given on each of the "media stars." Williams presented several great characters that you want to root for, the question is, are you rooting for a hero/ine? If you like locked room mysteries, trouble in paradise settings, cultural commentary or just a thriller that you cannot put down then #NeverComingHomeIsForYou! #Delacourte #RandomHouse #NetGalley

Really enjoyed this book even though when the twist came I was super confused and had to reread a few parts. Very good, I enjoyed the whole story. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

I ended up liking this one more than I thought I would. Who doesn't love reading about murder on an island. Even though I don't like closed room mysteries this one didn't read like one, I guess being trapped on Island isn't the same as being trapped in a closed room or manor house. Though this one did get me Lord of the I ended up liking this one more than I thought I would. Who doesn't love reading about murder on an island. Even though I don't like closed room mysteries this one didn't read like one, I guess being trapped on Island isn't the same as being trapped in a closed room or manor house. Though this one did get me Lord of the Flies vibes. So I guess that's what made this one different. Flies vibes. So I guess that's what made this one different.

I love this kind of book. The perfect setting and a mystery thriller. I really liked the main characters and I really got into the plot of a story. Incredibly absorbing!

I flew through this one in an evening. High School students will eat up this social influencer/slasher story. Some of the characters have stronger back stories than others, and there were a few parts where i was confused and had to reread. That said, it will be a very easy sell (and it has a fun twist at the end).