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25 YA authors writing about “Firsts”... first kisses, first loves, first zombie slayings, first realizations ... read full description

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Jan 11, 2012
Darby rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The First Time, edited by Jessica Verday with Rhonda Stapleton is a collection of amazing shorts stories by twenty-six amazing authors.

I was so surprised how much I loved these stories about various “first” times from first loves to first arrests to first murders.

My two favorites were Premeditated Cat by C. Lee McKenzie and Looking Through One Eye by Jon Skovron.

Without giving it away, let me say that the title is a brilliant piece of advertising. Fans who hav More...
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Nov 04, 2011
Krystal rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. The title doesn't like-this book is all about firsts. The authors' emotions via the characters come through beautifully. The reader will get to know and like the characters in a very short story-that takes skill, usually it would take the reader roughly 6-7 chapters before taking a true liking to a character.

The characters as a whole were likable. The love interests varied from author to author, the reader will not be disappointed. The differents quirks and More...
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Jun 29, 2011
Jana rated it: 5 of 5 stars
yes!
Dec 12, 2011
Kristina rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Some stories were great, and others not so much.
Dec 30, 2011
Jordyn added it
As with most anthologies, this one was hit and miss. Some stories I really loved, some I skipped, and others were just so-so. Pretty sure any YA fan could find a story or two to enjoy here though. :)
Dec 12, 2011
Imogen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This looks great. I want it partly for the gorgeous cover!
Oct 24, 2011
Janet rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Y'er going to love it!
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