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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
if you like K.L. Walther, i see no reason why you wouldn't enjoy this book. it had a cute cast of characters, good meredith and wit cameos, and some interesting family dynamics. despite this being a romance book, i was definitely most invested in the katie storyline. i don't love the way it was resolved, but overall i thought this was a fun read i would recommend if you're looking for something light.
lighthearted
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
After thoroughly enjoying The Summer of Broken Rules last summer, I was BEYOND ecstatic to receive an ARC for K.L. Walther’s new release!
Even though I’ve only read this and TSOBR in the Walther-verse so far, I love that family drama seems to be a staple of her romances. As a little sister of married siblings myself, I found Mads’ journey with accepting Katie into her family’s life really relatable. It's difficult letting someone new into a tight family unit, and it's especially difficult when it feels like that someone just doesn't fit for whatever reason. I really admired Mads' efforts to try and understand Katie, even if their interactions were frustrating at times.
As far as the romance goes, it was fun to follow Mads as she went on some Bachelorette-esque dates! Despite numerous suitors presented to her, it was pretty obvious that this was really a love triangle situation. I personally enjoy love triangles because I live for the romantic drama in fiction, so I found that aspect really fun. I picked a side pretty much right out of the gate (and I’m pleased to say that my side won 😏), but it was a toss-up on who she’d end up with for a little while, which definitely makes a triangle more fun!
Admittedly, this story did read a little more juvenile, so I’m not sure it will resonate for my demographic as much as TSOBR did. It also felt like all the points of conflict in this story wrapped themselves up quickly and neatly after abrupt conversations, which felt a bit too easy. But this is definitely a fun YA romance that I fully believe will hit with the true YA demographic!
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC (my very first!!)! All opinions are my own. A First Time for Everything releases June 3.
Even though I’ve only read this and TSOBR in the Walther-verse so far, I love that family drama seems to be a staple of her romances. As a little sister of married siblings myself, I found Mads’ journey with accepting Katie into her family’s life really relatable. It's difficult letting someone new into a tight family unit, and it's especially difficult when it feels like that someone just doesn't fit for whatever reason. I really admired Mads' efforts to try and understand Katie, even if their interactions were frustrating at times.
As far as the romance goes, it was fun to follow Mads as she went on some Bachelorette-esque dates! Despite numerous suitors presented to her, it was pretty obvious that this was really a love triangle situation. I personally enjoy love triangles because I live for the romantic drama in fiction, so I found that aspect really fun. I picked a side pretty much right out of the gate (and I’m pleased to say that my side won 😏), but it was a toss-up on who she’d end up with for a little while, which definitely makes a triangle more fun!
Admittedly, this story did read a little more juvenile, so I’m not sure it will resonate for my demographic as much as TSOBR did. It also felt like all the points of conflict in this story wrapped themselves up quickly and neatly after abrupt conversations, which felt a bit too easy. But this is definitely a fun YA romance that I fully believe will hit with the true YA demographic!
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC (my very first!!)! All opinions are my own. A First Time for Everything releases June 3.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Ugh this book had me in my feels. I loved it. There’s something about K. L. Walther’s ability to capture the feeling of being a teenage girl. It’s so interesting because I think you’d assume this is a book about a girl finding love, but I don’t think it is. I’m not going to give anything away, but by the end of the book, it felt like it was story between two people but it wasn’t the teenage girl and her love interest.
Really enjoyed it. Devoured it quickly. If you like her other books, for sure read it.
Really enjoyed it. Devoured it quickly. If you like her other books, for sure read it.
lighthearted
medium-paced
A YA romance perfect for fans of 10 Blind Dates and We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This.
💍
Madeline is all about family so it’s a surprise when her brother proposes to his girlfriend without including them or letting them know it was happening! Mads isn’t a fan of her soon-to-be-sister-in-law, Katie, and is less than enthused to be a bridesmaid. When a game of Truth or Dare with the wedding party leads to Mads admitting she’s never been kissed or on a date, the bride and her posse make it their mission to find Mads a date for the wedding. Now Mads is going on date after date, some fun, some not and some confusing like her thoughts on Connor, the boy next door and Marco, a former classmate who pushes her buttons. As the wedding gets closer Mads’ feelings about her suitors and the bride all come to a head.
💒
This title is full of family drama, an adorable romance and self-discovery readers will eat up. For me, nothing will live up to The Summer of Broken Rules, but this was a close one! I enjoyed this sweet, coming-of-age book that fans of hers will love. She is the new face in this genre and fans of Kasie West and Lynn Painter will be in good company when this novel releasing June 3!
CW: broken bone, hospitalization, body horror
3.25 ⭐️
💍
Madeline is all about family so it’s a surprise when her brother proposes to his girlfriend without including them or letting them know it was happening! Mads isn’t a fan of her soon-to-be-sister-in-law, Katie, and is less than enthused to be a bridesmaid. When a game of Truth or Dare with the wedding party leads to Mads admitting she’s never been kissed or on a date, the bride and her posse make it their mission to find Mads a date for the wedding. Now Mads is going on date after date, some fun, some not and some confusing like her thoughts on Connor, the boy next door and Marco, a former classmate who pushes her buttons. As the wedding gets closer Mads’ feelings about her suitors and the bride all come to a head.
💒
This title is full of family drama, an adorable romance and self-discovery readers will eat up. For me, nothing will live up to The Summer of Broken Rules, but this was a close one! I enjoyed this sweet, coming-of-age book that fans of hers will love. She is the new face in this genre and fans of Kasie West and Lynn Painter will be in good company when this novel releasing June 3!
CW: broken bone, hospitalization, body horror
3.25 ⭐️
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I genuinely love a closed-door romance that isn't full of purity culture. It is such a special unicorn in my life.
This book follows a full year of 17/18 year old Mads' life. This starts out when her brother Austin gets engaged to his girlfriend Katie in Paris. Mads feels a bit left out because she assumed she would know Austin was going to propose prior to hearing about it. She likes Katie but doesn't quite love her yet. Then Katie asks her to be a bridesmaid, and she becomes fully part of the bridesmaid culture and group chat. The girls find out that Mads has never had a real boyfriend and they encourage her love life. Throughout the seasons she goes to prom, commits to a college, and dates several different boys as she seeks to find her "favorite person."
There are a couple of different love interests, but for the most part this is essentially a love triangle. I like to keep my reviews spoiler-free, but I will say I was disappointed in which one she ended up with. The really great story, though, is Austin and Katie, their ups and downs, and how Mads learns to love Katie and accept her as a part of her family. That is a story not often told, and that is really well done. Mads is well written, appropriate level of maturity for her age and intelligence. She is both interesting and likable.
If you like YA romance, absolutely recommend this one. Its is fun and heartwarming.
Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC. Book to be published June 3, 2025.
This book follows a full year of 17/18 year old Mads' life. This starts out when her brother Austin gets engaged to his girlfriend Katie in Paris. Mads feels a bit left out because she assumed she would know Austin was going to propose prior to hearing about it. She likes Katie but doesn't quite love her yet. Then Katie asks her to be a bridesmaid, and she becomes fully part of the bridesmaid culture and group chat. The girls find out that Mads has never had a real boyfriend and they encourage her love life. Throughout the seasons she goes to prom, commits to a college, and dates several different boys as she seeks to find her "favorite person."
There are a couple of different love interests, but for the most part this is essentially a love triangle. I like to keep my reviews spoiler-free, but I will say I was disappointed in which one she ended up with. The really great story, though, is Austin and Katie, their ups and downs, and how Mads learns to love Katie and accept her as a part of her family. That is a story not often told, and that is really well done. Mads is well written, appropriate level of maturity for her age and intelligence. She is both interesting and likable.
If you like YA romance, absolutely recommend this one. Its is fun and heartwarming.
Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC. Book to be published June 3, 2025.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
No
This book felt like a blessing. A First Time for Everything, is the type of book that's almost sad to read because now I'll compare it to all other YA/Romance books, and they won't quite measure up. It had the perfect pacing, banter, and character development. I ate up every word and already miss living in the pages.
A First Time for Everything had me run the full spectrum of emotions from laughing out loud over something the main character, Mads, quipped to crying through sections where different characters had their full humanity on display.
Truly a 10/10 experience. Can't wait for this to be released so I can share it with friends and family! And to dive into other Walther books!!!!
A First Time for Everything had me run the full spectrum of emotions from laughing out loud over something the main character, Mads, quipped to crying through sections where different characters had their full humanity on display.
Truly a 10/10 experience. Can't wait for this to be released so I can share it with friends and family! And to dive into other Walther books!!!!