This was an interesting read with an awesome storyline; however, I wasn't too interested in the main character, which sorta took me out of my experience of reading. The characters didn't seem to be the most developed. But I did enjoy the overall story, and I really think that this is a good story for people to get sucked into. I loved the anxiety rep. I def recommend to teens who love fantasy!

Shakir Rashaan is a masterful storyteller and world builder. From beginning to end, this story is engaging and a page turner that takes you on a rollercoaster ride. It allows you to experience Yasir Salah's heartfelt journey of emotions and self-discovery. Kudos to Shakir on his debut YA/Fantasy novel that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I highly recommend this book ... Happy Reading!

I really did like the fresh prince of bel-air vibes for this book and think it has potential for a great series, & was one reason I definitely wanted to get my hands on this to bring me back in nostalgia.

the slang was heavily repetitive and hard for me to hang on to, as I’m not used to seeing it normally. I would say however it would probably be a bigger hit with younger adults, and I say that although I do enjoy YA novels I don’t read them often but romcoms or fantasy.

I did give this a 2.75 stars, and I think it has potential to see how the story progresses.
-insta-love
-young teens adjusting to new life
-mystery/suspenseful vibes
-fantasy

It took me a little while to get into, but it was such an interesting story! The concept was incredibly cool and unique. I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters and especially the relationship between Yasir and Zahra.

I had such high hopes when I heard it was marvel vibes. It was just really hard to stay engaged. I wanted to dnf but pushed through to review. I think the next book has a chance to be much better!

Neverwraith is epic paranormal young adult fiction from Shakir Rashaan.

Yasir Salah has just started a new high school and met a beautiful young classmate. Hazel-green eyed beauty, Zahra Assante, is confused by her feelings for Yasir. These two are about to begin a wonderful new phase in their lives.

Shakir Rashaan may be new to the young adult genre, but he’s not new to excellent writing and storytelling. He started with characters that are who many teens/young adults might want to be or be like. Rashaan continues with superb worldbuilding. He’s imagined a place that’s fantastical but might just be on the map. His writing style is bold but reader-friendly. The plot is intriguing. There’s even a romance to add to the drama. It all comes together in a 5 out of 5 stars read that’s sure to engage not just the young adult reader but all lovers of sci-fi/fantasy. I’ll definitely be eagerly awaiting the next book in what promises to be an epic series.

My thanks to Entangled Publishing, LLC, Entangled Amara, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

I will be honest. I had a really hard time getting into this book. I will admit, I am in my 30’s but I like reading Ya/na.
I was really excited be I found the premise really interesting, but between the slang and the instant love I could not get into the story line and I end. I will try and go back and finish another time. If I do I will update my review.

Neverwraith by Shakir Rashaan is an excellent paranormal YA book I really enjoyed.

I really like that the main character is male, I feel that is not done very often and I enjoyed reading his point of view. Learnning what he is and what he is destined for was really exciting to me.

As someone who has anxiety, I also really applaud the author for including anxiety in all its forms in the book.

The world building is excellent and the author's story telling was perfectly paced.

The characters were well developed and fleshed out.

I am really hoping there are more books in this series. This is one not to miss.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing for the review copy.

2.75/5 stars! Hmm...what to say about this story? The cover is purple, which is cool? Some younger readers may appreciate it. But there was nothing about this story that made it stand out as a new or unique idea. This just felt more like a middle school read, than a determined YA story. It felt young and underdeveloped. Would possibly check out the sequel to see if it improves.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Welcome to a new year, welcome to a new school.. or so that’s how it is for Yasir as he starts at a new Georgia high school. But that isn’t all that’s new, Yasir is changing completely. He feels his skin crawling and his eyes are changing. Is it the new town or school that’s doing this to him or is there something much more about himself he’s never learned.

I sort of had mixed feeling reading this. It was different than what I typically pick but interesting enough. There was a lot of repetition throughout the story that just made it drag for me. It’s sort of the “chosen one” type stories, and as I liked some of the plot and Yasir, I found myself not liking some of the characters or development.

So if you’re looking for something different with a unique voice, look no further. It’s really either hit or miss!

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Absolutely loved it!! I’m hooked I can’t wait to find out what happens next. The author did such a lovely job with visuals I could picture everything so clearly. I really liked the slang he incorporated from this generation I really flowed through this book so easily. Definitely pick this up! You won’t be disappointed. Yasir can’t hold his anger tho..

Neverwraith is engaging storytelling that is imaginative and sure to please young readers who enjoy science fiction — I would gladly add this to my classroom shelf.

When I read the blurb I thought about The Extraordinaires (I loved that series) but it was just an impression as this is an original and well plotted novel that wishing I could read the next story soon.
Yasir had to leave Atlanta and move to a small town with his uncles. Something his happening and some powers are developing. His uncle his helping him but there's still a lot of questions and I want to know what will be next.
Entertaining, original, well plotted.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was probably one of the cringiest werewolf books I’ve read. Stereotypical boy in high school, model of teen wolf. Not for me

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Teen for granting me a copy of this book in return for my honest opinions

The instant romantic attraction between Yasir and Zahra, in my opinion was a bit forced, but I enjoyed the storyline.

I felt the book took a long time to get going. It took over half the book for the story bto build before I was able to get into it thoroughly. I would really love some more paranormal action and romance!

Hoping we get that in the next book!!!

Overall, I enjoyed the book and recommend.

I really, really wanted to love this book, I just found a really difficult time getting into it. I’d still buy, just not for myself

Shakir Rashaan's "Neverwraith" is an original entry into the field of YA Sci-Fi and Fantasy. While it - for this reader - felt like it took a little too long to clue the reader into exactly what was going on, once we got there, I didn't want to stop reading. Yasir's journey as the new kid in a new school in a new town is only compounded by his struggle with understanding what is going on inside himself. The things he encounters and goes through are a bit more than the average struggle of a new kid, but definitely cast a light on what it's like to not fit in and needing to "find your people" in a new place. I enjoyed following him on this journey, but my biggest struggle throughout the book was understanding the vocabulary used by the teens within - I felt like I needed to learn a 2nd language to understand teenage conversations.

Neverwraith is a different read for me I enjoyed the story and the premise itself and have hope the next installment will be better and I will give it a read. I am not a fan of Insta-Love romance and these 2 screamed that from the start and it didn’t feel real. I also had a hard time grasping the language used in the book it made me roll my eyes a few times and I realize it was meant to be young and modern, but it just didn’t read well for me. I do believe there is a great audience out there for this book. For me, it just didn’t give what I was hoping it would and that is ok in the end the book was good it just wasn’t for me.


I appreciate Entangled Teen and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. I really wanted to love this book, however I couldn't find myself invested in the character, or his "connection " to the love interest. I can't fault the book, but moreso it wasn't really meant for me. A more formal review will be available on my IG/TikTok and Goodreads.

Neverwraith is a mixed bag for me. On the one hand I love Yassir and the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air vibes. Man did that take me back. I really enjoyed the story itself and believe the next installment will be better.

That being said, I didn't enjoy the insta-romance or the repetition. Most often instant connections make sense, but the way this flowed didn't, or at least not for me. It felt rushed with little believability behind it.

Also, it felt like scenarios were either being retold or rehashed in monologue right after introduction...and too often. It disrupted the flow a lot for me and I would end up just skimming through the repetition.

Overall though, this is one readers will either love or not. It's not a bad start to the series and I would love to see what happens next. If this is on your radar, grab it and give it a go.

I sincerely appreciate Entangled Teen and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.