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Dec 28, 2015sjd19 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
"The Future of Us" by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler is “a clever, timely story that will attract any teen with a Facebook account” (BOOKLIST, starred review). It’s 1996 and Emma just got her very first computer and an American Online CD-ROM from Josh. They’re best friends, well used to be friends. When the two teens power up, put the disc in, and log on, what they discover brings them to finding out what their destinies are. It also makes Emma and Josh create a closer relationship, before what happened last November, but it doesn’t stop them from keeping secrets from one another and their friends at Lake Forest High School, secrets that can change both of their lives for the better or worse. Each time they cause a “ripple” and look at the computer screen again, something always changes. Whether Emma does something or Josh, it effects both of them and whatever the change is, it never seems to satisfy. The two friends begin to realize that they can also change what becomes of their friends, Kellan and Tyson. But it looks like Emma and Josh aren’t the only ones keeping secrets. This well-written novel follows the lives of Emma Nelson and Josh Templeton as they grapple with the ups and downs of what their lives hold. "The Future of Us" is an impeccable title for this book because it isn’t just about Emma and Josh; this book revolves around everyone they know. Of course, it’s 1996 and people always wonder what their future holds……Emma and Josh are about to find out. Personally I would recommend this book to anyone who is a teenager and to anyone else who loves a bit of romance, reality and a bit of mystery. Even though the two friends become awkward with each other after a moment that creates tension, this secret, between the two of them, dissolves that tension and causes happiness which results into something unexpected. If you read and like this book, I have no doubt that you will also like "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher. "The Future of Us", a lovely concept on time and a wonderful view of a teenager’s reality.