

Darcy reincarnated as a high school star football player. This was a cute, fun, and fast read-I enjoyed every second of First & Then. Our romantic lead, Ezra, is praticaly Mr. This had a nice pinch of “Friday Night Lights”, with an even bigger helping of Pride and Prejudice. Louis, Missouri, and has recently completed a PhD in cell biology.

class, along with the maddeningly superior (and handsome) star running back, Ezra.Īs the story progresses, Devon finds herself in a series of uncomfortable (yet familiar) high school situations that ultimately teach her what it means to love-romantically, yes, but also for one’s family and oneself. Emma Mills is the author of First & Then, This Adventure Ends, Foolish Hearts, Famous in a Small Town, and Lucky Caller.

Devon is determined to distance herself from Foster as much as possible-but it doesn’t help that he’s in her P.E. One day the universe throws her for a loop when her cousin Foster, a socially awkward freshman, comes to live with her family. The story follows Devon Tennyson, a high school senior who has no idea what she wants to do with her life, has an unrequited crush on her best friend Cas, and is perfectly okay with keeping life as it is. She was most popular during the heyday of the Vlogbrothers, aka Hank and John Green, and the explosion of the vlogger-sphere (I’m pretty sure that’s not a word, but I’m sticking to it.) Emma always comes across as sweet, genuine, and lovable, and this book captures all of those sentiments I find in her videos. And I’m glad I did, because this is young adult romance at its finest.Ī quick note about the author: you (might) know her as the YouTuber elmify. That’s how I stumbled upon First & Then by Emma Mills: browsing through my library’s catalogue. The perfect balance of romance, coming-of-age, and humor.ĭear Internet: did you know that, with a library card, you can borrow eBooks that go straight to your phone? You didn’t? Because this little trick has changed my life.
