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The First Time by Wendi L. Wilson

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shayhay's review

5.0

So good

This book was so good! It was so hard to put down! I absolutely adored Chaz and Josh. I am curious to see what direction the author takes in the next book.

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5.0

A rags to riches, bully academy dark romance. But Chas isn’t your typical FMC in a bully romance. Yes, she gets targeted by the elitist, self absorbed, spiteful, spoiled, rich kids at Everly Prep when she starts school there after her mom gets engaged to a very wealthy man. But she doesn’t let it completely destroy her sense of self. Chas is very good at brushing off the juvenile behavior - until it goes too far. But then suddenly, she finds herself with some unlikely allies, and the romantic attentions of Mason Bellamy, one of said elitist, rich kids. Things seem to improve, until a nuclear bomb of bullying goes off, and Chas’ whole world seems to implode. And that’s where you would like she would go off the rails, not be able to deal with the torment any longer. But with the help of the only 2 people who have truly stood by her as friends, Chas finds her vindication - on her own terms. That’s what helps make this more unique of a story. She’s a strong character, and she pulls herself out of the depths, and yes, she has a little help, but the strength and fortitude are hers, and she takes control back of her own life. It’s a powerful shift, and at the end, she’s looking to take it even further - revenge. Book 2 is going to be VERY interesting.

Compelling, strong, and interesting, the story and characters kept me intrigued and wondering what was coming next. Josh is the best friend that every high school girl needs. Heck, not even just high school, just every girl needs a Josh in her life. Seriously, he’s the absolute best. I know there’s still plenty behind the scenes we don’t know yet in this story, and I’m very much looking forward to uncovering it all.

fsmeurinne's review

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4.0

This is the first book in the Rogues of Everly Prep series, it's a dark romance, with a bit of bully and well even though we get more than one male character it is not an RH. Chaz, Theo, Cooper, Mason, and Seth are all great characters, I can't wait to find out what happens, Chaz had me all twisted in the best way, I really liked how the author did this character. The story will capture you from the start, I can't wait to find out more, it ends on a cliffy so we need the next one asap. The audiobook was narrated by Kasi Holloway was quite good, and I would recommend hearing it while reading or just go the audiobook mode it adds a better experience to the story.

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4.0

This was my first book by the author, I enjoyed it. It’s about Chaz who ends up attending Everly Prep and being the poor kid does her no favors. However she’s not one to back down and let others run all over her it’s just not her style. However not everything goes as she plans because regardless she’s an outsider at the elite school. That is until she meets Josh and she quickly realizes that he could become her best friend and what she needs to survive in a world that is foreign to her.
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Overall, I enjoyed the story it is set in high school and does have the bullying aspect to it. It was a page turner and not overly long or drawn out it was a decent length. It definitely engages the reader and wondering what will happen in the next book.

pagesinkedinshadows's review

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4.0

A twisted ride full of spoiled rich kids, friendship, heartbreak & payback. What will happen next?

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