Thank you to the publisher and author for providing an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book fills a hole in YA life experiences from the male perspective and you couldn't have gotten a better author to tackle it. The main characters were so loveable. I sat down and finished this book in one day. I cannot wait to get the finished copy for our library.

It’s about time someone wrote a candid book about sexual maturity from the young male perspective. Reynolds handles this topic with realism, respect and humor. I appreciate the openness between son and parents. Although what may happen twenty four seconds from now is a more mature topic, the two characters meet early in high school and I think this book holds much value in providing a safe space for younger curious minds. Boundaries, respect, and sensitivity are discussed beautifully. Bravo!

Pure FREAKING genius.

Jason Reynolds is the GOAT. Has been for a while, will remain so for life especially when he continues to drop stories like this.

I have talked extensively about my love for YA literature that features sex in realistic conversation and context. Reynolds' new one opens up with Neon in the bathroom psyching himself up for first-time sex with his girlfriend of two years, Aria. And then the rest of the story goes BACKWARD in time from this point in their senior year.

When I share this book, I may or may not share this information as it's both the reason it's so genius and I'd want everyone to discover it for themselves but it's also the selling point for it too. Neon's voice is that introspective and fun peek inside a teen's brain while the rest of the characters are just as three-dimensional as Neon.

The quirkiness of the elements like what the Wednesday family business does or how Neon's mom approaches a conversation about sex or the inclusion of BINGO are the layers of this amazing YA novel. But the intelligence lies in how it's laid out. It's what captivated me in this story and another favorite (adult graphic novel) [book:Always Never|58166774].

The trajectory (not the subject matter) of this book really harkens back to Reynolds’s ‘A Long Way Down,’ but with less gut-wrenching drama. I’m not sure that I prefer this one, though, as the narrator’s style of thinking - or Reynolds’s style of writing his thinking - isn’t as charming this time around. Still, he’s one of the best in the business for a reason, and even this slightly lesser outing is better than the best day for many others.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atheneum Publishing for sending me this arc!

Jason Reynolds’s has such a way with words. The way he connects stories and relationships in such a short period of time is truly admirable. This book did everything I could have hoped for from a book, and this was very impressive.

Obviously, being a 22 y.o. Reading about youths doing the devils tango is UNCOMFY, because I was worried we were going to have to READ THRU THE EVENT and I was not about to do that. I really liked how Ma and Neon’s dad talked to Neon about his relationship with Aria. I think that the relationships were strong and I just was transported back to Highschool. You are trying to figure everything out, and Reynolds’s encapsulates that energy beautifully.

The long way down is still my favorite book of his and one of my top 10 of 2024, but this is easily a top 3 Jason Reynolds’s book!

I look forward to reading more of his work!

From Instagram: 💫Book Review Post💫 Thank you @netgalley for this digital ARC🫶🏽

📚Title: Twenty-Four Seconds from Now…A Love Story
📌Author: Jason Reynolds
📅Pub date: 10/08/2024

🎓Thoughts: I’m way early on this one because the way I ran to @netgalley when I heard this author had a new book coming out!!!

This author has a way of telling stories that are relevant and appealing to the young, and the young at heart in a way that is special and demotic. This story is a love story that is more than one about Neon & Aria deciding to experience the first time…yes doing that thing…. But a love story about friendship, family, and high school and how those things shape our lives and decisions.
The story is told from the now and takes you back to the day they met and times in between with 24 being the coming denominator.

This story was such a jubilant and satisfying read. I highly recommend this for the early high schoolers BEFORE they are thinking about taking that first step🤞🏽 and for adults like me who love a good YA that we use the excuse “a palate cleanser” to read, but we really just love reading books we didn’t have as kids. There’s so many things in this book that are so funny but true. He has created the most amazing and lovable characters, and we won’t even start on Denzel Jeremy Washington (you have to say it like that🤣) This author is basically a genius👌🏽

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I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and lovable. The pacing was perfect and left you wanting to read more. I can't wait to read more by this author!

Jason Reynolds does it AGAIN and I am honestly not surprised because his books are absolutely home runs always. I think this will be a very popular book at my library once it's published.

A lot of YA books surrounding "first loves" or "first times" can be overly dramatic or show very unhealthy relationships. This was so heartwarming. We get to see their relationship develop, as it jumps backwards in time from the moment they're about to lose their virginity together. Not only is this young love secure enough to talk to each other about their nervousness, we see a young man who is able to openly talk to his parents (the scene with his mother at the diner is one of the best moments in the book) and sister as well. The only flaw is the story is a little short, with certain aspects I wished had been spoken about more. The focus is definitely on Neon, which is fine, but I wish certain characters had been fleshed out more (specifically Aria. since this is the story of their first time).

Healthy black teenagers in healthy relationships. This book is about real kids, kids who are virgins, and kids who are lying about their sexuality. Jason Reynold writes about a romance, about two kids who are about to go all the way, as a framework for essential conversations. I loved the conversations that Neon has with his mother. She did a great job talking to him about his feelings and also explaining that his girlfriend has feelings and needs as well. . This book was beautifully written and I would recommend it to high school kids.

The non-linear progression of time and the quirky character details when matched with the realistic and humorous dialogue made this an impressive, easy-to-read book that covered some heavy topics: relationships, sex, love, and family are only some of them. The main character is likeable, and his family approachable. Seeing Neon navigate his relationship with his high school sweetheart, the death of his grandfather, the influence of his peer group AND still maintain focus on preparing for his first sexual experience offered a rich, multi-layered young adult story.

Jason never disappoints and Twenty-Four Seconds from Now truly displays his writing genius! This book was so honest and written in a style I’ve never experienced. It’s definitely an enjoyable way to do flashbacks. This book reminded me of what it meant to have a young love and the nervousness of taking things to the next level.

I love Jason Reynolds and I liked the format of this book a lot. This is definitely YA, so I will not be purchasing for my middle school. I can see this appealing to high school readers.

Jason Reynolds 👏🏻

So dang good!

Jason is known for writing books that are powerful and begging for conversation. In his first foray into a love story he went above and beyond what I was expecting and I’m looking forward to any age getting their hands on this book once it’s released.

The way he crafted this love story but in reverse left me eager to know the backstory of Neon and the moments leading up to the opening pages of him in a bathroom seconds away from a life changing moment with his girlfriend…Oh you are just going to have to read it because it was truly amazing.

I often get messages asking about books for young men and this one is going to be my new go to recommendation. Jason writes being young and in love in the most wholesome way.

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Jason Reynolds does not disappoint! As a mother of a teen, I will definitely have my teen read this book. I appreciate the male perspective at a time when hormones and wants are all over the place. I appreciate the dynamic of brother and sister as well as mother and son. What a great novel for our youth!

Twenty-four Seconds From Now is beautifully, poetically written. Neon and Aria’s relationship unfolds in reverse which I loved. Every person should have the joy of experiencing a relationship like this one.

Thank you, #Netgalley and #Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, for allowing me to read Twenty-Four Seconds from Now ... by Jason Reynolds.

Jason Reynolds crafts a beautiful romance story told from the male perspective. Neon and his girlfriend are making plans to do the deed. On that night, Neon is faced with not only reality but his thoughts. As thoughts rush through his head, seconds, minutes, and the past goes by. The moment Neon and Aria met, Neon had a funny feeling about her, even though he did not like her dog. He knows their love is true and wants to be with Aria since they started seeing each other almost two years ago, and it is time to take their relationship to the next step. But why is Neon tripping in the bathroom?
Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Aria, sits on the bed, wondering if he is okay. Neon's racing thoughts yank around the readers through his thoughts. To learn more about Neon and Aria's journey, read Twenty-Four Seconds from Now... by Jason Reynolds.
Things to be aware of: It does talk about having sex. The scene is off the page and nothing descriptive.

Jason Reynolds is a master in capturing the young adult experience. Students are going to love this book! The characters, story, and family dynamics are all relatable!

As a high school English teacher, I love books and authors that can relate to students and get them excited about reading. THIS is what students want to be reading.

I love the premise of the novel as well—moving twenty-four seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months. It puts a new perspective on how we view time and life.

Jason Reynolds is one of my go-to authors for reluctant readers, and I'm happy to be able to add another of his books to my collection. The book is about a romance--a healthy romance between well-informed teens who think before they act and talk about things openly. This is a fresh and honest look at how to be a better partner.

This was another Netgalley ARC. This is Jason Reynolds at his best. A sweet story of young love and firsts. The characters are fun, funny, so human. There are moments that are poetic but it isn't so heavy-handed that the story gets lost. It is well paced. There isn't all that much interaction between Neon and Aria, but I actually think that might be the point. Their relationship is a given. The story is more about how Neon got to the present moment. Still, I craved more one-on-one time between the two, more banter. The suspense of getting back to the beginning - both of the present time in the book and the beginning of their relationship- was fun to watch play out.