Release Date: May 8, 2012
Age Group: Young Adult
Received From: Amazon Vine
IBSN: 9780547599793
Blurb:
Like his name, Gray is dark and stormy. Dylan, a girl always searching for what’s next, seemingly unable to settle down, is the exact opposite: full of light and life. On the outside, they seem like an unlikely couple. But looks can be deceiving and besides, opposites attract.
What starts as friendship, turns into admiration, respect and caring, until finally these two lone souls find they are truly in love with each other.
But staying in love is not as easy as falling in love. If Dylan and Gray want their love to last, they’re going to have to work at it. And learn that sometimes love means having to say you’re sorry.
I heard some mixed things about First Comes Love by Katie Kacvinsky before I ever picked it up, but I decided to give it a shot anyway.There were a few things that I liked, but for the most part the book just wasn’t for me.
The concept of First Comes Love is firsts, obviously. First meeting, first kiss..etc. I really liked that. I liked seeing a relationship unfold that way. I just didn’t like the characters too much. Dylan was a little over the top and unbelievable. Gray just fell flat for me. I couldn’t fully get behind their relationship because I didn’t find Dylan appealing at all. It’s hard to like a romance book if you don’t like the romance.
My other big problem with the book was there was a lot of telling instead of showing. A lot. That’s something that I don’t notice too often, so it had to be a lot for me to take note. Overall, I just wasn’t a fan of the story. Lots of people have enjoyed it though. So don’t take my word for it.
It’s always appealing when a book other people have enjoyed just doesn’t appeal to you.
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That telling vs showing thing REALLY got to me! So much so that if I read a completely ridiculous line I would stop reading and just stare. Meh.
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It definitely pulls you right out of the story.
It’s too bad that this book wasn’t for you. I kind of wanted to read this book, but the more reviews I saw, the less I wanted to. I don’t think it will really be for me either.
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Lots of people really liked it…not me. =/ I wanted to, but oh well.
That’s understandable. I think that if I didn’t have so many other books that I really want to read, I might consider reading this one, but there are just others that I want to read way more.
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I had a feeling about this book! Although I just found my recent love for contemporary again, somehow this book didn’t make in on my wish list. So sorry you didn’t like it, but this also means I’m not going to read it anytime soon!
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I’m happy you found your love of contemps again! I love them so much, but this one is definitely not a must read.
I was on the border with this one. I’m sorry this one didn’t do it for you. Thanks for the review!
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I really wanted to read this one! I really enjoyed Awaken and was hoping this one would be as good. I might still give it a go but it’s moved down on the list and if it doesn’t capture my attention pretty quickly I’ll probably lay it aside.
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I’ve heard that the characters are kind of flat but I’m still planning to give this a read as i got an ARC and I have a serious soft spot for contemporary romance.
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That’s too bad this wasn’t for you. I me=ainly wanted this book because I was a fan of Katie’s writing. Hopefully I’ll like it when I read it. Great review:)
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I like Awaken by this author and the idea of First Comes Love. Sorry to hear it didn’t quite come together. Yeah, if the romance isn’t believable in a love story that’s kind of hard to overcome. Thanks for sharing your thoughts- very helpful review.
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Its funny you bring up that there’s more telling rather than showing because I was just saying that in Stormdancer (book I’m reading) the author does such a good job showing us the world rather than telling us. Its too bad this wasn’t a winner for you. I’m gonna guess that its probably not my thing either. Thanks for your honesty!
candace recently posted..Review: Tributary by Lisa Bergren
YES! I felt exactly this way. I thought Dylan was so incredibly annoying. Like, I did not like her at all. AND YES EVERYTHING WAS TOLD NOT SHOWN. Ugh. Not a fan at all.
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