Lauren James was born in 1992, and graduated from the University of Nottingham, UK, in 2014, where she studied chemistry and physics. Her first novel, The Next Together, a YA reincarnation romance, has been translated into five languages worldwide. It was also longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, a prize given to recognize an outstanding novel by a first-time writer. Lauren is also an Arts Council grant recipient. She lives in the West Midlands. You can find her on Twitter at @Lauren_E_James or her website laurenejames.co.uk.
The Next Together was a clever contemporary blending time travel
and science fiction to create what is ultimately a romance across
the ages.
*Diva Book Nerd*
I read this over two days and when I put it down overnight, I
actually had a dream about the characters. They totally got stuck
in my brain and I needed to know what would happen to them.
*Reading Lark*
I thoroughly enjoyed the concept of The Next Together and the
format of the book. The little notes scattered throughout the book
were a fun addition.
*happy Indulgence*
I have to say that The Next Together was really enjoyable. Some
questions are answered, and some aren’t, and I am very glad that
there is going to be a sequel.
*Books for a Delicate Eternity*
This story is one that stands out as not just a romance, but
something that is so much more. 4/5
*Genie In A Book*
I loved this book from page one. It was wonderful and funny and
adorable and absolutely horrible because you knew it was going to
end badly, but you didn’t want to believe it
*Cassie the Weird*
The Next Together is an energetic, compelling concept well
executed. Its clever and original and quite unlike anything I’ve
picked up in a long while.
*Imaginary Misadventure*
For those who have never read a ‘‘reincarnation romance’’ The Next
Together is a perfect example.
*Otago Daily Times*
The Next Together is really WOAH
*The Galaxial World*
Young Adult readers will love this very different and complex tale
of reincarnation. It’s jam-packed with romance, adventure, humour,
danger and suspense. An excellent debut novel.
*Creative Kids Tales*
I really enjoyed The Next Together and highly recommend it.
*My Life in Books*
Matthew and Katherine. They were the ultimate couple! Their love of
each other tied into the story perfectly and made the story end
with bang.
*Picnic Reads*
It is a gripping story for mature and capable readers.
*Janet Croft Reviews*
The Next Together transcends the traditional boundaries of genre to
give readers a unique story. I really liked it, and I’m looking
forward to the sequel!
*Speculating on Spec Fic*
I was turning page after page, because I wanted to know what was
going to happen next, how were things going to pan out. 3.5
Stars.
*Angel Reads*
A good read with a smattering of adapted history and a glimpse into
a future that wasn’t too hard to recognise.
*Reading Time*
I appreciated that Lauren James has intertwined the genres together
making it a great book for lovers of historical, science fiction
and even romance novels to enjoy. I would recommend this book to
young adults from the ages of 14 years and above.
*Read Plus*
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