First Date

“First Date” by Krista McGee by is a YA fiction book based loosely on the story of Esther. The story follows teen girl Addy Davidson as she competes to win a date with the President’s son on a reality show. She is reluctant to be in the competition and only ends up in it because her high school principle talks her into it for the sake of promoting her school. Once she is there and actually meets the President’s son, Jonathon Jackson, she starts to change her attitude toward the whole situation. She is challenged by the other girls, who aren’t so reluctant to compete, and learns more about herself through the process. Also, by being herself and not being one of the other clamoring girls she catches the eye of Jonathon and romance pursues.

I thought the book was a fun, easy read. Being young adult fiction did not mean that I didn’t enjoy it as an adult. Yes it was thematically geared toward teens but not so much that I felt like I couldn’t relate. I also know that my teen self would have loved having a book like this to read. It was clean and yet still had enough romance and intrigue that I was entertained throughout. Having the Bible story Esther weaved into the storyline made the book somewhat predictable but at the same time I enjoyed it. McGee did a good job of mixing up the elements enough that it was a fresh take on the Biblical tale. 

I would recommend this book for a day on the beach. It is slightly fluffy but perfectly enjoyable for a relaxing day. Add a blended coconut mocha and you will have a perfect sunny day.

Your Sippin Chick

*I received this book free from Booksneeze in exchange for an honest review.