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Another First Chance

By: Robbie Couch
Narrated by: Michael Crouch, Briggon Snow
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They Both Die at the End meets You’ve Reached Sam, in this heart-stopping speculative young adult novel from New York Times bestselling author Robbie Couch that explores all the different ways love can live on after tragedy.

It’s been a year since eighteen-year-old River Lang’s best friend died in a car accident. And every day since, he’s had to pass by the depressing billboard that appeared as a result: a texting and driving PSA that reduces Dylan to a cautionary tale and River to the best friend of the dead kid at school. Dylan was so much more than a statistic, though, and River hates that everyone in town seems to have forgotten.

When he’s caught improving (a.k.a. vandalizing) Dylan’s billboard, River is blackmailed into joining the Affinity Trials—a research study that’s observing teens who are “struggling socially.” But as soon as he arrives, River’s social struggles only worsen as he’s thrown together with the last person he wants to spend an entire week with: his ex-best friend and Dylan’s former girlfriend, Mavis, who’s the only one who knows the truth about the night Dylan died.

During the Trials, River befriends a charming quarterback named Nash, and it doesn’t take long for romantic feelings to start bubbling to the surface. But so do bizarre developments within the Trials that make him wonder what researchers are actually studying while monitoring his every move. And when suspicions lead him to a bombshell discovery, River will have to decide just how far he’s willing to go for another chance at first love.

©2024 Robbie Couch (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio
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Great characters

I really enjoyed the characters in this world. I was so captivated that I finished it within 24 hours of starting it.

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so good I love everything about it the twist the characters I'm going to miss them

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Easily the best thing that Couch has written

I can’t go into detail without spoilers, so I will just say I simply could not stop listening to this. Both narrators were excellent. I can’t believe I finished it in under 2 days. Incredible story, I will miss the characters now that I’m done.

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More than what it seems

What first seems like a stereotypical YA novel traveling a well-beaten path of tropes, this novel truly does something special. A tactful story about grief and sexuality, both tastefully done, this story delivers an impactful message that will surely stick with me for awhile.

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That was a heartbreaking but beautiful novel!

I’m sad because I am truly gonna miss the characters and their dynamic with each other.
It was a great novel, the characters were really fleshed out, the setting and the story flow all felt soo well done. The book isn’t what you expect when you start majorly when you get to the peak of the book, but it all ends very well to the point where you wish it didn’t.

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Entertaining and engaging.

Another First Chance is another winner from Robbie Couch.
I don't think I even read the blurb when Robbie announced this book- having read, and loved, his previous books I had no doubt I'd enjoy this one as well, no matter the storyline.
And enjoy it I did. It was such a captivating premise and kept me engaged throughout. And it hit me in the feels. especially at the end when I found myself almost having to pull over I was crying so much.

The narration was excellent and I'd highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Michael Crouch can do no wrong in my ears, and Briggon Snow is wonderful as River. It makes me so happy when narrators sound age appropriate for the characters, and these two were cast perfectly.

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Emotional Sucker Punch

The story and characters are incredibly captivating. I found myself looking for things to do as an excuse to keep listening. The emotional journey feels real and impactful. This book hit me in the feels not many books have been able to. Highly recommend

The performances were also amazing. They captured the complicated thoughts and emotions of the characters beautifully.

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Crying

I honestly do not even know what to put here. This book is absolutely fantastic and I couldn’t put it down! Definitely tears streaming down my face at some points. 3 for 3!! Robbie’s books are incredible!

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Captivating and entertaining

The narration is great and I love how much emotion the narrator puts behind rivers voice- and how they change the voice between the other characters to differentiate them when speaking.

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Interesting Idea - well executed

Narrators were great (you can’t go wrong with Michael Crouch!). If you are looking for a developing love story that leads to that first kiss (and more), you won’t find much of one here. It’s more about looking inward and moving forward with a bit of a sci-fi twist. It’s also a PSA for not drexting.

SPOILER: The prose about two dots on a rock at this moment in infinity was a nice touch.

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