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A review by lorilaws
First & Then by Emma Mills
3.0
First & Then has been near the top of my want to read list since first seeing that gorgeous cover and seeing it compared to Friday Night Lights. This is a quick and captivating read about friendships, family, and accepting people into our lives and hearts.
In the beginning Devon seems to be going through the motions. Her life consists of her best friend (and secret crush) Cas and reading. She is pretty ordinary until her quirky cousin comes into her life. I think it would be hard not to like Devon. She’s so easy to relate to. She’s really seems to be stuck in a rut at the beginning of the book, even if she doesn’t realize it. Her character growth was pretty spectacular by the end.
There are so many fun side characters in First & Then! Many of them had such fascinating stories that I would love to read a book about just them. (Ahem, Mirabell)
Of course there’s some romance in the book! Ezra was a fabulous love interest. He’s mysterious, a bit brooding, but had a great heart. What more can you ask for? I love that he liked Devon and wasn’t shy about it. Even if things were complicated.
Don’t let the football parts put you off if you aren’t a fan. It’s really just a backdrop to the small glimpse of Devon’s senior year. First & Then by Emma Mills was a great debut. I know it will be welcomed with open arms by YA contemporary fans and I’m looking forward to reading more by Emma Mills in the future.
In the beginning Devon seems to be going through the motions. Her life consists of her best friend (and secret crush) Cas and reading. She is pretty ordinary until her quirky cousin comes into her life. I think it would be hard not to like Devon. She’s so easy to relate to. She’s really seems to be stuck in a rut at the beginning of the book, even if she doesn’t realize it. Her character growth was pretty spectacular by the end.
There are so many fun side characters in First & Then! Many of them had such fascinating stories that I would love to read a book about just them. (Ahem, Mirabell)
Of course there’s some romance in the book! Ezra was a fabulous love interest. He’s mysterious, a bit brooding, but had a great heart. What more can you ask for? I love that he liked Devon and wasn’t shy about it. Even if things were complicated.
Don’t let the football parts put you off if you aren’t a fan. It’s really just a backdrop to the small glimpse of Devon’s senior year. First & Then by Emma Mills was a great debut. I know it will be welcomed with open arms by YA contemporary fans and I’m looking forward to reading more by Emma Mills in the future.