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Seventeen-year-old Mercedes Ayres has an open-door policy when it comes to her bedroom, but only if the guy fulfills a specific criteria: he has to be a virgin. Mercedes lets the boys get their awkward fumbling first times over with, and all she asks in return is that they give their girlfriends the perfect first time-the kind Mercedes never had herself.
Keeping what goes on in her bedroom a secret has been easy - so far. Her mother isn't home nearly enough to know about Mercedes' extracurricular activities, and her uber-religious best friend, Angela, won't even say the word "sex" until she gets married. But Mercedes doesn't bank on Angela's boyfriend finding out about her services and wanting a turn - or on Zach, who likes her for who she is instead of what she can do in bed.
When Mercedes' perfect system falls apart, she has to find a way to salvage her own reputation -and figure out where her heart really belongs in the process. Funny, smart, and true-to-life, Laurie Elizabeth Flynn's Firsts is a one-of-a-kind young adult novel about growing up.
- Sales Rank: #363380 in Books
- Published on: 2016-01-05
- Released on: 2016-01-05
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.45" h x 1.16" w x 5.77" l,
- Binding: Hardcover
- 336 pages
Review
“A fearless debut that dares you to question what you really know about that girl. Edgy, smart, and heartbreaking, Firsts will stay with you long after the last page.” ―Amanda Maciel, author of Tease
“Emotionally charged... Firsts is a powerful coming of age story that tied my heartstrings in knots. Relevant and riveting... Fans of "Easy A" will root for Mercy.” ―Caisey Quinn, bestselling author of Leaving Amarillo
“A brave debut. Readers will be drawn in by Mercedes and this original story that is near impossible to put down. Gutsy storytelling with both humor and heart.” ―Lori Goldstein, author of Becoming Jinn
About the Author
LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN went to school for journalism and later worked as a model, a job that took her overseas to Tokyo, Athens, and Paris. She lives in London, Ontario, with her husband and her Chihuahua. Firsts is her first novel.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
If you like reality tv and/or CW tv shows, Firsts is right up your alley
By Michelle@Book Briefs
Firsts is a standalone upper young adult novel by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn. Firsts was a lot edgier of a story than I was initially expecting. The main character made me cringe more than once. I mean she is kind of a train wreck, but not once- not even at any one point- did I not enjoy myself with Firsts. I really, really liked this book. I know it won't be for everyone, but there is just something about Mercedes that got to me. Even when she wasn't a good friend...at all...I still couldn't give up on her. And I am so glad that I didn't. Even Mercedes deserves a happy ending and I loved the way Laurie Elizabeth Flynn wrapped everything up. Firsts was a fun and, strangely enough, satisfying read.
Once I started reading Firsts, I didn't really know what to expect. It is about this super smart girls (she has her sights set on MIT) who is quiet and unassuming. And heck, she even does "good deeds" for her fellow classmates. Of course, her good deeds are letting the boyfriends of the school practice their first time on her, so they can make it super special for their girlfriend. Didn't see that one coming, right? She had the weirdest logic behind her side gig. She really, honestly thought she was helping these guys and their girlfriend. I know, I told you she was a train wreck. But don't go thinking I am bashing her- I told you I really like her. In the strangest, weird way, her journey was something that I just didn't want to stop reading.
She has some great friends, both old and new, and Zach is such a great guy. More than anything I wanted Mercedes to grow as a person- for him. Because he deserves that. I can't stand cheating, and I don't condone what Mercedes was doing, but if you put that aside, Firsts has some really great writing and character development. I just couldn't seem to tear my eyes off the page.
Bottom line: Firsts will be great for fans of upper level, edgy YA with messed up characters, on their own messed up journeys. If you like reality tv and/or CW tv shows, Firsts is right up your alley. Grab a bowl of popcorn and let yourself enjoy it!
*Disclaimer- I got a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated for my thoughts.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
The Good, The Bad and Everything In Between
By Ivy D.
-The Good: This is an interesting concept - a girl who wants to “help” a guy with his first time and sleep with them first, so their girlfriends get the guy with the experience, not the awkward fumblings that are the hallmark of many a person’s first time. It’s got a passing similiarity to Easy A, if Olive actually had sex with the guys, instead of just faking it. Oh and without the cool and quirky family.
On the surface, Mercedes comes from money, she’s perceived to be a religious girl, quiet and the one most likely to be a nun. But it’s the examination of Mercedes’ obliviousness, her judgment of others, even while she’s having sex with guys in relationships with other girls, that was most interesting. Unfortunately, it’s just sad to read because she’s so oblivious. Faye and Zach are the best things in this book. Their support and love for Mercedes, when she’s so clearly screwed up, kept me reading even if I wanted to stop.
-The Bad: It’s Easy A without the funny, which I could deal with. However, the story is bogged down by clichés. The neglectful, trampy mother, a father who abandoned her, the doormat hero who she ignores in pursuit of her “helping” others and controlling sex. It’s pretty typical slut shaming fare. The shock when things inevitably fall apart. Considering her cynicism about every other aspect in her life, this was something that was hard for me to buy. The big “distraction” to divert attention from Mercedes? That was about the only thing that wasn’t completely predictable, and yet it was a big stretch for me to believe it.
This felt more about Mercedes’ redemption through suffering doled out by those judging her, and judging herself and less about empowerment. The one person of color is one of many villains, but I shouldn’t be surprised because there’s alot of horrible characters in this story.
The Bottom Line
It was ok, just not for me.
**ARC provided by publisher via netgalley for review**
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
This book did not work for me at all. I wouldn't allow young adults to read this, and frankly I was disgusted with a lot here.
By Casey M. Britton
Review for Ramblings From This Chick. ramblingsfromthischick.blogspot.com
I don't really know where to start with this review. Firsts by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn wasn't at all like I thought it was going to be and unfortunately this book did not work for me. There were too many things that I had issues with, and I just don't even really know exactly what to think. First, this book while it is stated to be young adult and is about that age group is not one that I would actually let anyone from that age group read. Second, the only reason I even finished this book was because it was like a bad train wreck that you can't look away from and I just had to see how it would all end. I will try to be as vague as possible, but beware there might be spoilers below as some things that bothered me need a bit more explanation.
Seventeen-year-old Mercedes has an open door policy for virgins looking to get their first time out of the way. As long as they promise to give their girlfriends the best first time possible (the kind she didn't have), she views it as doing them and their girlfriends a favor. With her mother never around, her best friend having no idea what she does in her spare time, and her friend with benefits none the wiser, Mercedes has kept her secret through many guys. But when her best friend's boyfriend threatens to ruin everything if she doesn't hook up with him, Mercedes knows her secret is about to be found out. When everything is exposed, will she be able to salvage her friendships and her reputation?
I could not stand Mercedes. Not only was she clueless, but she was completely delusional. She thought that by having sex with these guys that their girlfriends would be grateful for it. (of course that was on the assumption that they would never find out...yeah right) She really felt like she was doing all parties involved a service and that she was happy to hook-up with them as long as they "paid it forward", and what started out as only five virgins quickly turned into the teens. All of this for a seventeen-year-old. I am not a prude by any means, but since when is it okay for a seventeen-year-old to sleep around that much and her mother to joke about her one night stands? It was pretty disgusting and I felt like the whole thing was excused because her mom was hardly around, her dad up and left when she was a kid, and she had a bad incident at a young age. Seriously I had no compassion for Mercedes at all, and I found her beyond ridiculous. Her friend with benefits (although for most of the story she refused to even call him her friend) wanted more with her and went above and beyond, and I honestly felt so sorry for him! Zach deserved so much better and I really wanted him to just leave her like she deserved.
There was a situation with her best friend's boyfriend that I felt was left completely unresolved, and the fact that nothing seemed to happen was so unrealistic to me. I couldn't believe that nothing happened, considering the fact that it was widely known and several people (including adults/teachers) were aware of it and she was underage. How there weren't child pornography charges involved or the police I still don't understand. There were issues with rape and dubious consent. All of this for high school aged kids and nothing really happened. Mercedes and her friends took matters into their own hands and that was the only way that any of it was dealt with. It was just completely unbelievable and honestly I felt like the whole book was just an excuse for this girl to have sex with as many guys as possible and in the end it was just glossed over as if that is normal or okay. It was completely inappropriate, there was a ton of cheating as all the guys had girlfriends, and the one guy that was actually likable in the whole book ended up being treated horrible and still wound up with her in the end though he deserved far better. Firsts is Laurie Elizabeth Flynn's first book, and I honestly doubt that I will be reading anything from her in the future. This book should not be marketed to youth in my opinion, and I think it glorifies promiscuity and perpetuates so many things that are wrong with kids today. Kids have become so desensitized to sex these days, and it is books and movies like this that show them that there are little to no consequences for their actions and that it is alright to act like this and sleep with as many people as possible.
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