Born and raised in Mexico City to Israeli parents,[3] Alsaid attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he studied marketing.
[7] Lauded by Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Entertainment Weekly, and The Horn Book Magazine,[8][9][10][11] Let's Get Lost has been called "entertaining and romantic" (Kirkus Reviews) and "an impressive novel by a rising star with effortless style and voice" (RT Book Reviews).
[12][13]School Library Journal writes that "reminiscent of John Green's Paper Towns, Alsaid's debut is a gem.
[15][16][17][18] Booklist praises its "clever banter" and "pitch-perfect emotional resonance," affirming that "with all the fun of a classic teen movie, this one should fly off the shelves.
He also perfectly captures the golden glow of senioritis, a period when teens are bored and excited and wistful and nostalgic all at once.