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“Not If I See You First is thoughtful and honest, with characters that made me laugh, cry, and surprised me at every turn.”
— Kody Keplinger, New York Times bestselling author
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“This book is fierce, funny, and honest. And get ready for some of the most likable characters you’ve read in years.”
— Deb Caletti, National Book Award finalist
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“Lindstrom’s immersive portrayal of the dimension Parker’s blindness adds to both atypical and everyday angst imbues his protagonist with mature complexity…An unflinching exploration of trust, friendship, and grief.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“The byplay between Parker and her friends is believable, and in creating a heroine whose drive for independence brings both risks and rewards, Lindstrom adds a note of complexity to his gripping depiction of how Parker learns to trust and forgive.”
— Publishers Weekly
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"[Not If I See You First] possesses crackling wit, intense teen drama, and a lively pace that pulls readers in, as do the everyday details of Parker’s world: spoken-word texts, clever methods of finding her way, and a guide runner who helps Parker when she considers joining the school track team. This unique coming-of-age tale is off and running from the start.”
— Booklist
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Not If I See You First is thoughtful and honest, with characters that made me laugh, cry, and surprised me at every turn. It's a book I'll recommend for years to come.
— Kody Keplinger, New York Times bestselling author of The DUFF and co-founder of Disability in KidLit
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Bursting with complex, lovable, and, best of all, real characters, Not If I See You First is a beautiful story about love, loss, friendship, and the difference between looking at and truly seeing. Parker Grant feels like a friend now -- a friend I want to laugh with, to cry with, and especially...to run with.
— Jennifer Brown, author of Hate List
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Parker Grant is unforgettable: vivid, feisty, and absolutely loveable. This book broke my heart, but left me smiling.
— Fiona Wood, author of Wildlife and Six Impossible Things
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This book is fierce, funny, and honest. And get ready for some of the most likable characters you've read in years.
— Deb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist
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The byplay between Parker and her friends is believable, and in creating a heroine whose drive for independence brings both risks and rewards, Lindstrom adds a note of complexity to his gripping depiction of how Parker learns to trust and forgive.
— Publishers Weekly
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[Not If I See You First] possesses crackling wit, intense teen drama, and a lively pace that pulls readers in, as do the everyday details of Parker's world: spoken-word texts, clever methods of finding her way, and a guide runner who helps Parker when she considers joining the school track team. This unique coming-of-age tale is off and running from the start.
— Booklist
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Lindstrom's realistic and humorous dialog breathes life into an eclectic cast of characters. Parker's relationships, including the one with herself, do not sugar-coat the mental struggles familiar to many teenagers. Readers will laugh through tears, with the novel ending on a note of hope and maturity.
— School Library Connection