I usually don't mind Christian fiction, but this one was just too heavy-handed with the religious aspect. The plot itself wound up feeling like more of a side note than the actual focus of the book. ( )

3 1/2 stars. Followed the story of Esther from the Bible. Very fun. Something I would enjoy reading and discussing with my daughter AND son. Not quite 4 stars because of the implausibility of so much of the plot. I was worried how awkward the final scene of Esther, the King, and Haman (not their names in the book) would play out to be but found it lovely, touching yet not preachy. I read the 2nd book first and liked it enough to want to read this one. ( )

"4.5 out of 5 stars! It is a fun, smart, entertaining, and humbling novel about a teenage girl learning about whom she wants to be and how she can stay true to herself and God. This has to be the best..."

Read more of this review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2011/12/feasted-on-first-date-by-krist... ( )

First Date by Krista McGee

First Date is a YA Romance novel written by Krista McGee; Krista has done an amazing job at telling this story and keeping the readers emotionally involved. I feel a bit guilty for thinking in the beginning that I may not enjoy this book because it was Christian based novel. But don’t make that mistake this book is a good YA romance novel. It is full of romance, drama and Krista’s writing brings out true emotions in you, I laughed and at times was truly mad that there are so many shallow people in the world today. But like any good romance novel we are happy with the outcome of this story.

Addy has just been told that she is going to be on a reality TV show called “First Date” where the winner gets to attend the prom with the President’s son. Addy cannot for the life of her figure out why her principal and her uncle agree with each other that this would be great experience for her and the school if she won. The first time she meet Jonathon she blurts out she doesn’t want to be there, if anything this intrigues Jonathon more. Struggling with her faith, she experiences firsthand what it is like to be bullied by the other contestants and even the producer of the show. Knowing people are counting on her Addie prays that she pull this off. Meanwhile she feels an attraction to Jonathon and finds herself wanting to maybe stick around for a bit.

First Date is a fast light read and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys YA Romance novels. It is funny, romantic and I definitely will be reading Krista next book in this series Starring Me.
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Title : First Date

Series : -
Author : Krista McGeee
Pages : 336
Release Date : Jan 10th 2012
Publisher : Thomas Nelson Publishers
Format : eBook/ eGalley (PDF)
Source : NetGalley - Owned


My Opinion :


Krista McGee brings up a fun and romantic debut novel.


It's been a long time since I have read an eBook, mainly because I have so many physical books to read and review, but I really wanted to read First Date, and so I put the eGalley on my Nook and read it in less than a day (that'S really surprising, because I normally have a hard time reading an eBook fast... probably because I can't bring my Nook to school :S).

First Date is a great contemporary you don't want to miss!

First Date is the story of Addy Davidson, a Christian from Tampa Florida. There's this new show called The Book of Love, and some school in the U.S. can send one girl to the show, where one lucky girl will go to prom with the president's son, Jonathon (what a weird way to write that name!) Jackson. And, Addy gets chosen, even if she doesn't want to be chosen. When she gets there, she learns a thing or two (more, actually :D) about Jonathon. She was prejudiced about him. A lot. And... what if something she didn't plan happens?

First Date was suck a quick and joyous read! I found myself smiling the whole time.


As I said, I read this book in less than a day, mainly because it was so fun and easy to read. The writing was really fast-paced (which was just what the book needed!) and I loved that, because it made it so much fun to read it. The writing may not be anything special, but it is comfortable to read.

Jonathon Jackson... oh god how I loved him! He's just soooooooo... cute and shy and... *giggles*. I loved him so much! I thought he was going to be that spoiled brat, jerk, a$$... but he wasn't (see! I was prejudiced too!).

Addy was really nice. She was a great main character, and even though there were loads of mean girls treating her badly, she didn't lose herself.

Kara was a great friend to Addy too! She was just the friend Addy needed! She could have just joined the mean girls, but she didn't.

The characters are well developed and awesome (and some were bitches!)!

The cover really represents well the story. The girls in dresses are the bitches, and Addy, the normal girl, isn't in a dress. And, of course, the boy is Jonathon *giggles*
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