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booksnapsandcatnaps 's review for:
A First Time for Everything
by K.L. Walther
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a cute read overall! Mads definitely had her moments of being a little insufferable, but honestly, she felt like a real teen trying to figure life out, between chasing her sports dreams, applying to colleges, and juggling the chaos of her brother’s wedding. That said, her immaturity made her feel younger than expected, so it leaned more YA drama than coming-of-age, which made it a bit harder for me to stay fully engaged.
I really enjoyed Mads’ journey and the friendships she made along the way, but the relationship with Katie didn’t quite land for me. Both girls frustrated me with how they handled things, and the whole five-years-of-silence plotline felt kind of strange. Everyone kept saying Katie was great, but we weren’t really shown that, so it was tough to root for Katie to marry Austin. Honestly, Mads was totally justified in her feelings toward Katie.
On a brighter note, I loved seeing Meredith and Wit again, and all the little Easter eggs from other KL Walther books were a fun touch. The bachelorette party and group chat scenes were definite highlights.
I usually click with YA characters pretty easily, but this time I struggled, especially with the romance. And that last scene? It didn’t need to happen for us to know Mads got her happy ending. I think this one might’ve worked better if Mads had been heading into college instead of finishing high school. Still, a sweet story for fans of the KLW universe!
I really enjoyed Mads’ journey and the friendships she made along the way, but the relationship with Katie didn’t quite land for me. Both girls frustrated me with how they handled things, and the whole five-years-of-silence plotline felt kind of strange. Everyone kept saying Katie was great, but we weren’t really shown that, so it was tough to root for Katie to marry Austin. Honestly, Mads was totally justified in her feelings toward Katie.
On a brighter note, I loved seeing Meredith and Wit again, and all the little Easter eggs from other KL Walther books were a fun touch. The bachelorette party and group chat scenes were definite highlights.
I usually click with YA characters pretty easily, but this time I struggled, especially with the romance. And that last scene? It didn’t need to happen for us to know Mads got her happy ending. I think this one might’ve worked better if Mads had been heading into college instead of finishing high school. Still, a sweet story for fans of the KLW universe!