Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka Press Reviews
Praise for Always Never Yours:
This contemporary romance is equal parts swoony, delightful, and heartfelt with a refreshingly empowered main character that's sure to charm you all the way to the end. -Buzzfeed
Smart, Shakespearean, and packed with banter of the highest order, this book is a delight, and guaranteed to be one of my-and your-favorite rom-coms of the year. -BN Teen Blog
Perfect for the hopeless romantic. -POPSUGAR
An utterly charming story of love, family, heartbreak, and drama. I absolutely loved it! -Morgan Matson, New York Times bestselling author of Since You've Been Gone
One of the best, most painfully real and hilarious portrayals of teen life that I've read. Kick-ass, poignant, achingly funny and spot on. This book has it all--a stand-up hero, strong friendships, witty banter, serious life questions. How do I love it? Let me count the ways. -Huntley Fitzpatrick, author of My Life Next Door
In Always Never Yours, as in all of the best Shakespearean send-ups, the course of true love does not run smoothly, but it sure is swoony. You can't help but root for Megan, the novel's funny, bold, unapologetic and endearing heroine, as she struggles to learn that she too is brave enough to be the star of her own story. -Julie Buxbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things
Romance, humor, and a spunky heroine the Bard himself would surely get behind! Feminist readers will root for Megan on her complicated-but-charming quest for true love. -Micol Ostow, bestselling author of Mean Girls: A Novel with Tina Fey
Shakespeare fans, this book was written for you! The witty, seductive characters, the incredible plot - there is no doubt that all types of YA readers will find something to swoon over in this high school love story. -RT Reviews
A funny, roman tic and memorable story. -BookPage
Utterly binge-worthy, this is a story about the theater, a girl, and her hilarious yet heartbreaking love life . . .
Witty banter and endearing characters make this high school romance a delight to read. -Brightly
A contemporary romantic comedy with wit, heart, and spot-on pacing. -Forever Young Adult
Real-life romantic partners Wibberley (the Last Oracle series) and Siegemund-Broka (making his YA debut) collaborated in this theater-centered novel . . . the coauthors wisely balance out the romance with family drama, and Megan's commitment to a future life in the theater will please readers who share a similar love of Shakespeare and want a little romance to go with their drama -Publishers Weekly
Megan and Owen's flirty, whip-smart banter is irresistible, and it's refreshing to see a swoonworthy Asian male love interest . . . Charming characters and an enchanting exploration of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy make this debut a must-read. -Kirkus Reviews
A delightful, light romance readers won't be able to put down. -SLJ
It is refreshing to see a female character portrayed as fearless and comfortable with her own physicality . . . Supporting characters include a realistically diverse group of friends, and their interactions are authentic. Fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West will root for Megan's happiness.-VOYA
