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First Year
Emerson Blankinship's first year of college is shaping up to be an interesting one. She’s determined to make her three-year relationship with her boyfriend, Nate, continue to work even though he’s going to a different school. Her new roommate, Katarina, is set on bringing her out of her shell. And she's starting to get close to Logan, who also goes to North State and happens to be Nate's best friend (and who also used to be her friend before he suddenly stopped talking to her in high school).
On top of it all, her lost love for art is reignited by joining Outlet, a group of creative misfits. The only problem? Every time she sits down to sketch something, her mind goes completely blank. She’s convinced it has nothing to do with: a) the fact that she’s probably failing biology, b) the nagging feeling she has that Nate is slipping away from her, c) the confusion she feels about where her friendship with Logan stands, or d) the major news her parents drop on her halfway through the year.
During her first year, Emerson is forced to make some difficult decisions—like what she wants to do with her life and who she wants by her side while she does it.
Who will she choose? And how will it end?
First Year is a contemporary YA novel about going to college, growing up, and learning to let go. This book is intended for readers who like sweet romances and happy endings!
On top of it all, her lost love for art is reignited by joining Outlet, a group of creative misfits. The only problem? Every time she sits down to sketch something, her mind goes completely blank. She’s convinced it has nothing to do with: a) the fact that she’s probably failing biology, b) the nagging feeling she has that Nate is slipping away from her, c) the confusion she feels about where her friendship with Logan stands, or d) the major news her parents drop on her halfway through the year.
During her first year, Emerson is forced to make some difficult decisions—like what she wants to do with her life and who she wants by her side while she does it.
Who will she choose? And how will it end?
First Year is a contemporary YA novel about going to college, growing up, and learning to let go. This book is intended for readers who like sweet romances and happy endings!
246 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 19, 2017
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Sarah Hocut
3 books22 followersHey y'all! I'm an Atlanta-based independent author of contemporary YA fiction. My new YA novel, THE OTHER SIDE, is now available on Amazon (and free on Kindle Unlimited)!
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When I'm not lost in the world of young adult fiction, chances are I'm chasing down my toddler or trying to figure out if it's too soon to have another iced coffee. (Is it?)
Read one of my books and enjoyed it? I'd love to know! Consider leaving a review to help encourage others to check out my work, too.
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August 14, 2018
Cute
Cute story, really quick read. It had some slow moments, and I tended to relate better with MC's mother more than the MC. Overall well done though.
Cute story, really quick read. It had some slow moments, and I tended to relate better with MC's mother more than the MC. Overall well done though.
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