The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

4.07 AVERAGE

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mary_foxe's review

5.0
In my best Rictus Erectus voice, PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!
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moggmogg's review

5.0
adventurous emotional inspiring reflective
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
OMG --such a great! book --Michael is a kid worried about a lot of things when he meets Ridge who seems odd and out of place. Funny and sweet. So so good!

heyshay07's review

3.75
adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-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

gbweaver's review

3.0
The start of the book was very riveting, but I found the book became a tad predictable.

This is a page-turner, nonetheless, and provides nice themes for young readers who struggle with anxiety.
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stotto's review

4.0
emotional reflective fast-paced
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winterbear07's review

5.0
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

ladyheroj's review

3.75
funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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bethanysallbooked's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Twelve-year-old Michael Rosario’s life is turned upside down when he meets Ridge, a time traveler with a book that could change everything. As Michael grapples with the excitement of the future and the pull of his own desires, he must decide how far he’s willing to go for knowledge.

I LOVED this book, and I truly couldn’t wait to keep listening every time I had to stop. It was so engrossing, and took me right back to those fears before the year 2000. I loved being inside Michael’s head as he learned about grief, fear, love, and what he’s willing to do for others and himself. I loved Gibby so much and Ridge was amazing too! The full circle moments had me teary eyed. I’d fully recommend this one, and the audio was wonderful. 

mekuyatt_author's review

4.0
Really enjoyed, but slightly distracted by the DVD collection in 1999. Sure, DVDs existed, but I don't remember us or anyone I knew really having any til the early 2000s. Or at least, we still predominantly relied on VHS. Am I misremembering? Curious about others' experiences.

But yes, I'm with Ridge--1999 was the best year! :)

lesa_rd's review

3.0
"Interesting"......I don't know what I think about this premise for a book....still processing. :)