Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher

I chose this book out of curiosity, never having read a Colleen Hoover book before but eager to read a major bestselling contemporary author. When I found she had co-authored a book with Tarryn Fisher, who I also had my eye on, it seemed like a perfect fit. Mystery, thriller, paranormal, and romance are right up my alley. 

And I must say, I was caught up in the plot and the characters right from the start. Such an intriguing premise! Two young people who have lost their memories discover they were in love, but their relationship has been totally wiped from their mind, as have the other people in their lives. I was compelled to keep reading to find out what had caused the memory loss.

A touch of the paranormal adds to the mystery as Silas and Charlie consider whether they have been abducted by aliens and whether Fate has intervened. Their visit to a psychic confirms that something otherworldly may be responsible for their joint memory loss. As they seek to understand what has happened to them, they rebuild their relationship and discover who they are and who they can trust.

I really like the character of Silas, but wasn’t so sure about Charlie. She had two sides (which I suspect was intentional on the part of the author), and I wasn’t sure what Silas saw in her.

Although I enjoyed the book, there were parts that slowed it down for me. The lengthy letters used to explain their situation seemed contrived as I doubt many young people today would write love letters to each other instead of simply texting. As well, the explanation for their amnesia was unrealistic, or perhaps not explored enough. I found the plot repetitive, which was annoying, and would have liked more depth. And, in my opinion, the epilogue could have been left out.

I would recommend this book for all ages, but feel it fits into the YA category and would be best appreciated by ages 13-21. It was an easy read and kept me interested. Would I read another Colleen Hoover or Tarryn Fisher book? Absolutely! It’s a fun read!