This was quite different from his last novel, but Never Always Sometimes did have voices that sounded like previous characters. Dave's and Julia's POVs are distinct from each other however. 
 The novel could be found slow-paced but was alright for me. I liked the idea that Julia and Dave had of writing down the list of Nevers. They both learn more about themselves and their relationship as best friends throughout the story as they are completing and crossing out the Nevers one by one from the list. 
 Both characters felt quite realistic and convincing, though I thought I could have connected more. You really get to know the characters through the writing. I preferred Dave's POV slightly more which is unusual for me because I normally connect better with a female protagonist (obviously). 
 Dave's POV followed by Julia's POV followed by both of their POVs was an engaging way to write the book. I found it fitting and effective, both the choice to write from two POVs and the order to do it. 
 Even though the setting throughout the novel is largely the same, it never became flat or dull for me. Dave and Julia are quite fun and entertaining as characters and I am glad that they remain best friends. 
 The ending was not cliche but still slightly predictable, as (view spoiler)[Dave and Julia do not end up with each other. I liked that Dave and Gretchen got together because they had real chemistry and that there was a bit of a hint of future romance between Julia and Brett which was evident before and at the end. (hide spoiler)] 
 I still think I preferred Alsaid's first book more than this one, as there were more characters delved into compared to the main two in Never Always Sometimes. Though this isn't the best YA contemporary I have read, it bodes well that I have enjoyed Alsaid's stories and writing thus far. 
 I am looking forward to reading more of the author's works. This was a 3.75 read rounded up for me.