A drama-filled, uncomplicated romance.
Brynn Stark’s high school days are almost over and college with friends is just beyond the horizon. Appearance is everything in a small town like Birchwood Grove, so for Brynn, turning 18 and moving away from home can’t come soon enough. Her parents are on the brink of divorce, her best friend has just endured a difficult break-up, and a well-meaning friend can’t seem to stop pushing possible suitors in Brynn’s direction. Based on the evidence piling up around her, Brynn has sworn off love and believes it can’t last even if it could be found. But when Aphrodite, goddess of love and meddler in personal affairs, sets her sights on Brynn, romance is sure to follow one way or another.
Never Say Never is a drama-filled, uncomplicated romance perfect for young teen readers. The characters are painstakingly and painfully plausible, doing and saying things that your teenage self could justify, but your adult self would find aggravating. It makes Brynn and her friends feel authentic, rather than shiny, picture-perfect examples of teen life. The book acts as a fun, bite-sized introduction into Greek mythology, blended seamlessly with all the theatrics, turbulence and complications involved with any coming-of-age story. An unexpected take on a timeless concept, Never Say Never adds a touch of whimsy and a dose of reality to a cute romance about a girl who thinks she’ll never find true love.
