Spotlight is my weekly feature in which I highlight a book I’m looking forward to or really enjoyed.  This week I want to do the latter and talk to you about an amazing book: Other Side of Forever by Shannon Eckrich.

Seventeen-year-old Allie Anderson’s telekinetic powers are anything but useful–she can’t bring her father back, can’t stop her mother’s downward spiral into alcohol, and can’t keep her from falling in love with Ethan Bradley. Loving Ethan is easy, but it comes with a hefty price: Ethan is prohibited by his people from interacting with mortals–because he isn’t mortal himself. When Allie and Ethan’s love is discovered, there’s someone who will do anything to keep them apart. If Allie can’t learn to control her powers and fight to save Ethan, this dark entity will make every attempt to stop her beating heart. And if that happens, not even the energy of an immortal can bring her back.

I know, I was just gushing over this on Wednesday, but it warrants repeating: Other Side of Forever is that extremely rare YA book that avoids clichés like love triangles and completely happy endings.  The heroine, Allie, was smart and resourceful but also had a vulnerable side when it came to Ethan.  Ethan himself was a complete gentleman, not the total ‘hot jerk’ stereotype you see so often in YA.  We need to see more male leads like him, that’s for sure!

Not only is the plot fast-paced, but unpredictable.  Honestly, just when you think you know what’s going to happen, Shannon Eckrich sends another plot twist your way.  Sometimes authors sacrifice character development in the name of pacing, but not in Other Side of Forever.  Both Allie and Ethan were fully developed and had believable character arcs as well as a sweet, completely genuine romance.  It didn’t feel forced at all, another rarity.

Seriously guys, you need to read this book right now.