This is my third time reading Kevin Wilson, but he is an auto-buy author for me. I grew up in Tennessee and his books always take me home, so for that I'm thankful.

Now is Not the Time to Panic takes place in the 90's in Coalfield, Tennessee. While brainstorming how they can fill their summer with their art, 16 year olds Frankie and Zeke come up with a poster design. They place the posters around town anonymously, eliciting many questions from locals and some copycats. Soon the town is in a fog of hysteria.

This novel is a bit more subdued than other books of Kevin Wilson's I've read, but it captures the essence of teen angst in small town Tennessee so well. I am always surprised at the way Wilson writes his characters, but I love them so much every time- Frankie and Zeke were no different. This book evoked nostalgia so deeply without being too showy and I loved that about it. Despite a bittersweet yet satisfying ending, I can absolutely say this will become another comfort read for me by Wilson. I loved it so much. We are the fugitives.

Thanks so much to Ecco books and Netgalley for granting me an advanced copy of Now is Not the Time to Panic in exchange for my thoughts! Kevin Wilson has done it again!