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pey333's review
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Cursing
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Outing, Bullying, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
spookieboogie's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Written from the perspective of Danny Scudd, Henry Fry's debut novel captured my interest right away. Danny is freaking hilarious and the way he goes through life is so awkward and terribly relatable. I’m in love with and strive to be as cool as his best friend, Jay, a mixed-race unapologetically queer nonbinary style icon who hails from the same small town that stifled Danny so much.
While gay himself, Danny has spent most of his adult life around less than tolerant straight people for so long that he’s never had a chance to develop an identity that wasn’t him shying away from anything that brought attention to himself and how different he is from them. With the help of his best friend and his newfound family, he starts to try finding himself for better or worse. And while it takes a while to find the proper fit, the journey is 100% worth it.
The queer side characters are fabulous. The side plots are hilarious. Excellent pacing, engaging but approachable prose, and funny as hell to boot.
I’d recommend First Time for Everything to literally anyone, but most specifically this is a great read for adults and young adults that are a fan of humorous contemporary reads with themes of finding yourself, found family, queer characters, diverse side characters, being gay but not knowing how, and even a passing interest in a certain Miss Dolly Parton.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Cursing, and Drug use
Minor: Death of parent and Sexual content
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