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Axi Moore is a "good girl": She studies hard, stays out of the spotlight, and doesn't tell anyone that what she really wants is to run away from it all. The only person she can tell is her best friend, Robinson--who she also happens to be madly in love with.
When Axi impulsively invites Robinson to come with her on an unplanned cross-country road trip, she breaks the rules for the first time in her life. But the adventure quickly turns from carefree to out-of-control...
A remarkably moving tale with its origins in James Patterson's own past, First Love is testament to the power of first love--and how it can change the rest of your life.
When Axi impulsively invites Robinson to come with her on an unplanned cross-country road trip, she breaks the rules for the first time in her life. But the adventure quickly turns from carefree to out-of-control...
A remarkably moving tale with its origins in James Patterson's own past, First Love is testament to the power of first love--and how it can change the rest of your life.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 18, 2013
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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JIMMY Patterson Books
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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January 15, 2014
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review…
To be honest I was hesitant to start this book. Reading the synopsis, knowing the story as based off of James Patterson's past I had a feeling it might be a tear jerker and that there possibly wouldn't be a happily ever after. While I don't always need a HEA, you cannot blame me for wanting that for the characters I fall in love with while on a book journey. So, going into this book I had my reservations. One more confession…before First Love I was a James Patterson virgin! Yes, that's right I haven't ready any of his previous books, and so I wasn't really sure what to expect.
First Love begins with Axi, a 16-year old, suggesting to her best friend Robison, who's a year older and also a high-school drop-out, that she has a plan to leave their little town behind, to escape from their lives, to see the world. It's obvious Axi's plan is completely out of character. She always does the right thing, she walks a straight and narrow path, she follows the rules. But, she's decided she needs to escape her life. She wants distance from her alcoholic father, she needs to escape the pressures of high-school, she is looking for adventure, and it's possible she is in love with her best friend, but has no idea how to confess her feelings.
Robinson briefly gives Axi a hard time for suggesting such a rebellious plan but without hesitation agrees to accompany her and they make plans to leave the very next day. Being the Good Girl that she is, Axi not only has a budget but an itinerary. Robinson on the other hand enjoys living life on the edge and persuades Axi to push the boundaries, before she knows it she is making decisions completely out of character and things start spiraling out of control. But maybe loosing control is exactly what these two need. First Love is Axi and Robinson's journey to living life to its fullest, to making memories, to falling in love. It's intense, it's bittersweet, it's literally life-changing.
For me, I felt the first 50% of the book moved a little slow, little hints were expertly woven into the story, prepping you for something to happen but I couldn't help but think these two characters are crazy! I had a hard time understanding why they were making such drastic decisions. I didn't feel like I was connecting emotionally, but at the same time I was vested enough to want to know what was going on.
Then I was hit with Part 2 of the story and things started changing. Significant things, which no doubt were impacting their decisions, were revealed. Puzzle pieces fell into place and I and I realized maybe I cared about these characters more than I had previously thought. Suddenly this crazy trip meant more than it previously did, not to mention it was as if Axi and Robinson finally decided to be honest with themselves and each other. I think once those things happened the story started working.
As I suspected by the end of the story I was a crying mess, and while I didn't get the perfect fairy tale ending I was left feeling very touched, more affected than I ever saw coming. While it wasn't the typical book journey I normally take, in the end I'm glad I travelled with Axi and Robinson.
http://romancerewind.blogspot.com/201...
To be honest I was hesitant to start this book. Reading the synopsis, knowing the story as based off of James Patterson's past I had a feeling it might be a tear jerker and that there possibly wouldn't be a happily ever after. While I don't always need a HEA, you cannot blame me for wanting that for the characters I fall in love with while on a book journey. So, going into this book I had my reservations. One more confession…before First Love I was a James Patterson virgin! Yes, that's right I haven't ready any of his previous books, and so I wasn't really sure what to expect.
First Love begins with Axi, a 16-year old, suggesting to her best friend Robison, who's a year older and also a high-school drop-out, that she has a plan to leave their little town behind, to escape from their lives, to see the world. It's obvious Axi's plan is completely out of character. She always does the right thing, she walks a straight and narrow path, she follows the rules. But, she's decided she needs to escape her life. She wants distance from her alcoholic father, she needs to escape the pressures of high-school, she is looking for adventure, and it's possible she is in love with her best friend, but has no idea how to confess her feelings.
Robinson briefly gives Axi a hard time for suggesting such a rebellious plan but without hesitation agrees to accompany her and they make plans to leave the very next day. Being the Good Girl that she is, Axi not only has a budget but an itinerary. Robinson on the other hand enjoys living life on the edge and persuades Axi to push the boundaries, before she knows it she is making decisions completely out of character and things start spiraling out of control. But maybe loosing control is exactly what these two need. First Love is Axi and Robinson's journey to living life to its fullest, to making memories, to falling in love. It's intense, it's bittersweet, it's literally life-changing.
For me, I felt the first 50% of the book moved a little slow, little hints were expertly woven into the story, prepping you for something to happen but I couldn't help but think these two characters are crazy! I had a hard time understanding why they were making such drastic decisions. I didn't feel like I was connecting emotionally, but at the same time I was vested enough to want to know what was going on.
Then I was hit with Part 2 of the story and things started changing. Significant things, which no doubt were impacting their decisions, were revealed. Puzzle pieces fell into place and I and I realized maybe I cared about these characters more than I had previously thought. Suddenly this crazy trip meant more than it previously did, not to mention it was as if Axi and Robinson finally decided to be honest with themselves and each other. I think once those things happened the story started working.
As I suspected by the end of the story I was a crying mess, and while I didn't get the perfect fairy tale ending I was left feeling very touched, more affected than I ever saw coming. While it wasn't the typical book journey I normally take, in the end I'm glad I travelled with Axi and Robinson.
http://romancerewind.blogspot.com/201...
July 17, 2022
Very predictable
July 9, 2025
All the reviews saying it’s a lesser version of the fault in our stars, were clearly not rebellious teenagers. I read both books and I related way more to this one!
August 6, 2016
Waddahell. I read the 12 chapter preview to this book and I was instantly hooked. I didn't buy it because I wanted to wait a little and I AM SO GLAD I DIDNT. WHAT THE HECK. SERIOUSLY. The story pace was so good everything was going well until everything turned just too damn unrealistic. I just... I mean... James patterson is supposed to be the #1 bestselling author and... This story was so unrealistic. SO fictional. So not real. This doesn't happen in real life.
You don't get to go to a red carpet regardless of what you tell to some girl I mean. And I don't know. A guy doesn't leave his family for a crush he has and idk I tolerated that but when Axi did the first move, ohhhhh I was pissed. The girl shouldn't do that. I mean Why couldn't Robinson make the first move???Ç?¿? sdfdg
It gives out the message that girls should always make the first move and give themselves out so easily that is no cool seriously. I was so excited when I found the ebook for this but I am so Glad it was free, I cant even write well because of how mad I am this book is so fictional. So unreal it makes me gag that people even liked it like if things like this happened in real life. DO YOU REALLY THINK YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH STEALING SO MANY CARS.
WWWWWHHHHAAATTT ISSSS WRONGGG WIITTHH PPLL.
PS. I DONT HATE LOVE. I JUST WOULDVE LIKED IT IF IT WAS A MORE LOGICAL SITUATION WITH LOGICAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS HOW AMERICA IS EDUCATING. GARBAGE
You don't get to go to a red carpet regardless of what you tell to some girl I mean. And I don't know. A guy doesn't leave his family for a crush he has and idk I tolerated that but when Axi did the first move, ohhhhh I was pissed. The girl shouldn't do that. I mean Why couldn't Robinson make the first move???Ç?¿? sdfdg
It gives out the message that girls should always make the first move and give themselves out so easily that is no cool seriously. I was so excited when I found the ebook for this but I am so Glad it was free, I cant even write well because of how mad I am this book is so fictional. So unreal it makes me gag that people even liked it like if things like this happened in real life. DO YOU REALLY THINK YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH STEALING SO MANY CARS.
WWWWWHHHHAAATTT ISSSS WRONGGG WIITTHH PPLL.
PS. I DONT HATE LOVE. I JUST WOULDVE LIKED IT IF IT WAS A MORE LOGICAL SITUATION WITH LOGICAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS HOW AMERICA IS EDUCATING. GARBAGE
January 14, 2014
First, a disclaimer: I did a half hour speed read on this one at work. The whole book, not the first 12 chapters. (the whole book is not currently listed here.) Axi and Robinson are on a road trip fom Oregon to Detroit. After all, YOLO. So much fun, Scalawag! (Her sweet nickname for him.)It's all fun and games until someone starts coughing up blood. Guess what, boys and girls? This isn't just a road trip, it's a get-your-mind-off cancer adventure. This "star-crossed" couple met-cute at the clinic while getting chemo. Hey, Jimmy! John Green called, and he wants his book back. What a trite, poorly written cash grab.
February 9, 2014
This was a quick read. I finished it in a day. It started out well but got sappy. Axi is your typical good girl but she decides to escape high school and life and talks her best friend (who she wishes was more) Robinson into running away with her on the road trip of a lifetime. Along the way, you learn how they met and why it was so important to take this trip now.
February 24, 2014
Not enough of Patterson in this.
After reading the first 12 chapters. This does not read like a Patterson bok for me. Unless I borrow from the library, I will not be finishing this one.
After reading the first 12 chapters. This does not read like a Patterson bok for me. Unless I borrow from the library, I will not be finishing this one.
January 15, 2014
A different type of book for Mr. Patterson. If you don't want to know how it ends, don't read the dedication before you read the book. Have a tissue ready. Recommend for Patterson lovers.
September 8, 2014
Not bad,nothing like his other romances but Alan enjoyable read
August 19, 2015
First love
Not something I would read but I love james. Patterson,books .I might and see the movie.but will see it when comes to TV. Love the Zoo
Not something I would read but I love james. Patterson,books .I might and see the movie.but will see it when comes to TV. Love the Zoo
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