'It had the vibe and similarities from two of my favorite books and maybe even a third that are all pretty popular: If I Stay, Thirteen Reasons Why, and The Fault in Our Stars. Never Eighteen by Megan Bostic This story, narrated by Bostic, is a simple yet poignant tale about Austin Parker, a teen sick and dying, and looking to connect with those who have touched his short life. Perhaps it's because of that simplicity that the story concludes with such a powerful emotional punch.'- Kirkus Reviews 'Bostic writes this graceful, affecting tale without pretension. Austin is determined to visit everyone who has touched his life and dole out wakeup calls to those who aren’t living life to the fullest. Never Eighteen by Megan Bostic(Goodreads Author) 3. Her story is sad, but it is real and pulls no punches.'- VOYA In Bostic’s melodramatic debut novel, 17-year-old Austin Parker, who is dying from leukemia, embarks on an exhilarating weekend journey through the Seattle area with his best friend/crush, Kaylee. Bostic's narrative is concise, chapters are short, and the story never lags. 'It is easy to connect with Austin because his journey is honorable. You’ll love riding along with Austin and Kaylee on a journey to the center of the heart.

Every emotion rings true, and the characters even the minor ones are well drawn and memorable. And what starts as a way to say goodbye turns into a personal journey that brings love, acceptance, and meaning to Austin's life. Praise For Never Eighteen Poignant, romantic, and uplifting. He journeys to places he's loved and those he's never seen. So with the help of his best friend, Kaylee, Austin visits every person in his life who touched him in a special way. The doctors say his chances of surviving are slim to none even with treatment, so he's decided it's time to let go.īut before he goes, Austin wants to mend the broken fences in his life. At the rate he's going, he probably won't even see the end of the year.

'There won't be many dry eyes at the end of this extremely affecting story.'- Kirkus ReviewsĪustin Parker is never going to see his eighteenth birthday. A teenage boy takes a journey to bring truth, beauty, and meaning to his life.

Never eighteen by megan bostic