It makes you realize how small you are in the scheme of things, what little impact you have on the world. Much longer than I've been alive, and they'll be here long after I've gone. '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. Megan Bostic, quote from Never Eighteen Sometimes I think about the trees and the mountains and how long they've been here. '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.'-Mission Viejo Library Teen Voice 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. Her story is sad, but it is real and pulls no punches.'- VOYA Bostic's narrative is concise, chapters are short, and the story never lags. Bostics narrative is concise, chapters are short, and the story never lags. 'It is easy to connect with Austin because his journey is honorable. Kirkus Reviews Austin Parker is never going to see his eighteenth birthday.

And what starts as a way to say goodbye turns into a personal journey that brings love, acceptance, and meaning to Austin's life. 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