16 Forever

Got this for my nephew's birthday and ended up reading the whole thing myself in one sitting. The way the morning chaos builds up actually made me laugh out loud, especially the bathroom scene with the little brother.

Carter’s voice is so distinct and funny that I found myself grinning within the first few pages, and that birthday-morning build-up feels refreshingly real. The little brother bathroom bit is a small touch but it makes the whole scene vivid. Honestly, I finished it in one sitting and already want to

The pacing in the opening chapter nails that mix of nervous excitement and mundane morning chaos, and the driver's license scene felt so real I could almost feel the steering wheel. I finished it in one sitting and immediately wanted to know what happens next for Carter.