Wow, okay this was not what I expected going into this book. I was really confused for a few minutes and but then everything pieced together and started making sense. This was an amazing book. The only reason it got 4 stars is because I felt like it started really slowly. This book has been on my list for who knows how long and I'm glad I finally took the time to read it. I highly recommend this book.

It was very interesting, packed with some mystery, but the romance felt a bit meh, like it did not need to happen.

I received an e-copy of this story for my honest review.
When I first read the blurb for this book I thought “Oh, a YA romance with a little mystery in it. Sounds good.” Then, the more I read, the more emotional (and invested) I got into the story. Yes, there is some romance, and mystery, but more importantly, there are the lessons any young person will eventually learn. Lessons about love and loss, being in the “Right Here, Right Now” of Life, and learning how to be your own person.

I found this to be an enjoyable read, keeping me on my toes throughout. The storyline was written well and flowed seamlessly. I look forward to reading more by this author!

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**Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc of The Best Weekend That Never Happened**

After her parents’ bitter divorce, family vacations to the Big Island in Hawaii ceased. But across the miles, eighteen-year-old Tegan Rossi remains connected to local Kai Kapule, her best friend from childhood. Now, Tegan finds herself alone and confused about how she got to the Big Island. With no wallet, no cell phone, purse, or plane ticket, Tegan struggles to piece together what happened. She must have come to surprise-visit Kai. Right? As the teens grow even closer, Tegan pushes aside her worries and gets swept away in the vacation of her dreams.  

I felt like from the first page of the book I had figured out the story line. And while that was the case I found that I really still enjoyed reading the book. There's something very intriguing about a story plot that follows that "limbo" of time in between being alive and dead. (ahem I'm looking at you The Midnight Library) And I'm finding that I REALLY enjoy these types of books as there's a million ways to interpret what is waiting for us when we die. The touch of mystery, with a sprinkle of romance and the tropical setting really kept my interest and kept me hooked with the book.

I enjoyed this book. The author is great. This book was an easy read. I will seek out more stories by this author.

This book was such a rollercoaster, in the best way. I was anticipating more of a mystery but I feel like it was heavier on the romance side. Surprisingly, I didn't hate it.

This was an ok read. It reminded me a lot of a movie that came out a few years ago. A little bit much for me, but definitely better for someone younger.
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This book was a very easy read, with a very intriguing plot. I don't want to say too much here, because I don't want to ruin the plot by exposing it. I had never heard of this particular saying or superstition, but I think it's a really lovely one. The book is written well with a nice flow and the characters are believable and likeable. Trust me, this is a great beach read, or escapist read, Pick it up!

3.5/5 stars

While the second half of this book was very interesting and enjoyable, I struggled to get into the first half of it (I believe it was right around the 45/50% mark that I started to enjoy the book).

I loved the incredible description of Hawaii and the entire setting--from food, to locations, to just the pleasant vibes given.

There's a lot more to The Best Week That Never Happened and Dallas has a stellar command of dialogue and building strong relationships. The twist, while predictable, was still enjoyable. We also loved having Dallas on our podcast!

We had author Dallas Woodburn on our podcast to discuss this title. The episode goes up May 7th, 2020

Dallas Woodburn does many amazing things throughout The Best Week That Never Happened. For one, she creates such wonderful settings that you cannot help but want to be in Hawaii with Tegan and Kai. Whether it is the food they're eating, the beaches they're at, or the halo halo they're devouring; every scene in this book makes you wish you were on a Hawaiian beach...even if you've never been to Hawaii.
Speaking of Kai & Tegan, let's talk about them. Kai is so truly lovely and charming that he rewrites the standard for what a romantic interest should and could be in young adult literature. He is so lovely that he makes you jealous of Tegan for missing the fact that he is so damn lovely. Tegan on the other hand feels genuine and nervous without ever being annoying or tripe. She is the type of character you want to root for and succeed and maybe even befriend if given the opportunity.
Dallas Woodburn's novel The Best Week That Never Happened is exactly the book you need right now during these trying times. Not only is it fun and suspenseful, but it allows you to escape away to paradise with every turned page.

Month9Books and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Best Week That Never Happened. I voluntarily chose to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

A friendship was born from a family vacation. Will the bond that Kai and Tegan formed long distance provide a connection at a most crucial time?

The Best Week That Never Happened tries to show how personal bonds can provide a connection in the most unlikely of ways, but the book was largely unsuccessful for me. The story travels back and forth in time, providing a loss of continuity that prevents a bond between reader and the characters. I never felt any connection to either of the main characters, though their personal stories should have evoked an emotional response. I wanted to like this book, but I felt cheated by the overall resolution of the premise. There is not enough of a story for a full book, so the author employs what I feel is a trick to push the plot forward. This YA novel is not overly memorable and is not one that I would recommend to other readers.

Extremely poignant story that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Make sure the tissues are nearby as you meet Tegan and Kai and go on their life adventure with them. This story really had me thinking about different life events of my own and if I would change anything. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reading copy of this book via NetGalley.

honestly i don't have a lot to say about this book. i solved the 'mystery' we were promised on page 2, which was disappointing, because the premise was captivating and could have been something magical. if i had to summarize it in one way, it would be 2010 young adult- the 'i'm not like other girls, i have no friends (except apparently i do), i'm ~interesting~' protagonist who borders on mary sue. the flashbacks were annoying and sloppy. the romance was very instalove, which is a personal dislike of mine. ultimately, i think i might just have not been the intended audience.

*Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an early copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own *
This book surprised me because I ended up liking it much more than I thought it would.
For me this book was divided into three parts, the first one I liked a lot, a 5-star book that left me intrigued to know what happened to Tegan then the second part where we have confirmation of what happened to her, as I already did I imagined what it was I was a little disappointed but it continued to be a 4-star book, as soon as the third part started we were able to see what would happen in the end and I didn't like it, from there on I lost the desire to read the book, for me I didn't make sense to read the book anymore because of what the end was going to be, the end of the book arrived the thing that the book was telling us was going to happen, happen and for me the book kind of lost all the purpose being just a 3-star book, good and solid but nothing spectacular as it could be if the ending had been different.

I was excited to start this book. Even halfway through, I loved it.
But because this is a chronicle of her "best week", the plot got stake fast.

Some interesting characters and concepts in this book, but could have been better.

I loved this! I didn't realize it was YA as I thought it was a beautifully written story. I love the idea of the the best week ever and think of how that looks different for all of us.
The characters were well written, making the reader invested in their self discovery and adventure together. I don't want to give away the ending but I loved it as it could have ended another way.