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If We Never End
- Author
- Laura Taylor Namey
- Narrator
- Barbara Castano
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 3 March 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 16 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
You’ve Reached Sam meets If I Stay in this epic romance spanning life and death, from New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey.
Sylvie Castellano is used to goodbyes. Every summer, her friends leave to vacation at faraway beaches and her parents jet off to work on a luxury yacht, dumping her with her tia Vivian. Sylvie may love her aunt Viv, but just once, she wishes the summer held a big adventure for her, too.
When Sylvie scores the thrift find of a lifetime—a vintage gold watch worth thousands—she thinks maybe her luck is turning around. Then a turn of the watch's dial summons a ghost boy. With no idea who he is or why he's attached to the watch, and only his name to go off of—Penn—Sylvie offers to help him unravel the mystery of his death.
Sylvie's summer is suddenly full of road trips, beach bonfires, and ferris wheel rides as she and Penn try to piece together the life he lost. But soon, Sylvie begins to imagine a future together—a future they can never have. Then a devastating discovery brings everything crashing down. The watch’s secrets extend far beyond Penn, and it's not only Sylvie's heart at risk, but her life.
Critics Review
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Fun, dreamy, and romantic.
Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom
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Magical, atmospheric, surprising, and satisfying. A plaintive, unforgettable lesson in how to live—and love—as if everything will indeed end.
Alexene Farol Follmuth, New York Time bestselling author of Twelfth Knight
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A sweeping romance with a heart-wrenching twist that lingers with you beyond the pages. If We Never End is proof that love defies space, time, and our every earthly expectation. Drop. Dead. Gorgeous.
Sofía Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman, New York Times bestselling author of Dry
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If We Never End is a poignant mystery about family, loss, and a tragic first love, full of yearning, unexpected twists and turns. At turns heartbreaking and pensive, this beautiful story will keep you turning the pages, breathlessly racing to the end.
Alexis Castellanos, author of Guava and Grudges and Lemons and Lies
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Full of twists and turns, Namey’s foray into the paranormal brings plenty of heart and spirit. A romantic ghost story that explores loneliness, love, and magic with an ending that will have you questioning everything!
Vanessa Montalban, author of These Vengeful Wishes
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This beautiful, surreal narrative thoughtfully explores transitions—from childhood to adulthood and from this world to the next. Deeply absorbing and dreamlike.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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Slow-build romance, simmering suspense and poignant emotional reckonings make If We Never End a magical, memorable read.
Bookpage, starred review
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A rejuvenating romantic drama with a gasp-inducing twist. . . . Gratifies and enchants.
Publishers Weekly
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Brimming with magic and romance. . . the perfect read.
Booklist
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A hit.
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Details
- Author
- Laura Taylor Namey
- Narrator
- Barbara Castano
- Duration
- 8 hours 16 minutes
- Release Date
- 3 March 2026
- ISBN
- 9781547619481
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents If We Never End by Laura Taylor Namey read by Barbara CastanoYou’ve Reached Sam meets If I Stay in this epic romance spanning life and death, from New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey.Sylvie Castellano is used to goodbyes. Every summer, her friends leave to vacation at faraway beaches and her parents jet off to work on a luxury yacht, dumping her with her tia Vivian. Sylvie may love her aunt Viv, but just once, she wishes the summer held a big adventure for her, too.When Sylvie scores the thrift find of a lifetime—a vintage gold watch worth thousands—she thinks maybe her luck is turning around. Then a turn of the watch's dial summons a ghost boy. With no idea who he is or why he's attached to the watch, and only his name to go off of—Penn—Sylvie offers to help him unravel the mystery of his death.Sylvie's summer is suddenly full of road trips, beach bonfires, and ferris wheel rides as she and Penn try to piece together the life he lost. But soon, Sylvie begins to imagine a future together—a future they can never have. Then a devastating discovery brings everything crashing down. The watch’s secrets extend far beyond Penn, and it's not only Sylvie's heart at risk, but her life.
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