First Date [Paperback]

Krista McGee (Author)

Book Description

Release date: January 10, 2012

The last thing Addy Davidson wants is to be on a reality TV show where the prize is a prom date with the President’s son.

She’s focused on her schoolwork so she can get a scholarship to an Ivy League college, uncomfortable in the spotlight, never been on a date, and didn’t even audition for it.

But she got selected anyway.

So she does her best to get eliminated on the very first show. Right before she realizes that the President’s son is possibly the most attractive guy she has ever seen in person, surprisingly nice, and seemingly unimpressed by the 99 other girls who are throwing themselves at him.

Addy’s totally out of her comfort zone but that may be right where God can show her all that she was meant to be.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

When Krista McGee isn't living in fictional worlds of her own creation, she lives in Tampa and spends her days as a wife, mom, teacher, and coffee snob. She is also the author of Anomaly, First Date, Starring Me, and Right Where I Belong.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (January 10, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401684882
• ISBN-13: 978-1401684884
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 1 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I write for teens, teach teens, and more often than not, act like a teen. My family and I have lived and ministered in Texas, Costa Rica, and Spain. Our current hometown is Tampa, FL.

Check out my website for FAQ's, info on my books, and my blog. www.kristamcgeebooks.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! February 3, 2012

By Savannah (Books With Bite)

Format:Paperback

really loved this book! Being a christian is not easy. I am in no way perfect. In fact, it is daily choice to live right. And any other christian will tell you that there are days when you just want to give up. In this book, the reader meets Addy. A young lady of faith who is struggling with who she is.

One thing I loved about this book is that the author didn't paint to main character Addy to being a "perfect little christian." Addy is messed up. She said things she shouldn't have said. She has attitude and most importantly she fought against God. I can totally relate to that. When my husband got chosen to be the worship leader in the new church, I was immediately was upset. I prayed and said,"God, just what do you think your are doing? I don't want to be a leader. I don't want responsibility. I don't want people looking at my family. I DON'T WANT THIS!" I fought God. I told him, " I didn't ask for it and I don't want it." But God works in mysterious ways and TADA! Were in a new church plant, with me standing by my husband as the new worship leader. I'm scared. YES! Me. Little Savannah scared out of my mind. Why? Because I'm not perfect, I'm broken. Messed up. Then my good friend told me something. She said," Savannah, that is the exact reason why God chose you. People don't want to see perfection. They want to see someone who has been through trouble times and made it out. Just like Moses, who didn't want to lead people out of Egypt, he fought God, like you. Moses was great not because of what he did, but because of who he was in God." And deep breathe...

The book showed Addy's struggle with who she was and her past. I like that she wasn't perfect and carried her past with her. Through Ms.... McGee's writing, the reader felt emotions of Addy's struggle with God, her life and her future. She prayed constantly, asking for help. I also adored that there wasn't super supreme being moments, like reigning shine of glory moments. Addy moments with God were small, precious, and life changing. The things he did in her life brought Addy closer to God. And through his grace, Addy was able to fine her way out.

My favorite line in this book was," If your not talking to God about it, how do you expect to get through it?" It's so TRUE! That line, makes my heart ache. Cause like so many people out there, I like to do things on my own. And then, when I am drowning and can't find my way out is when I finally pray. *Sigh* You think I learn by now, but my walk with God is getting better and better every day.

If you want a real christian book with real life struggles read this book! I can't tell you the amount of times I had some sort of revelation as to what do about certain things in my life. I like that it wasn't fake but a real relationship with the Lord. The struggles of life, a hurtful painful past and learning to love when you have nothing left. It all happen with the grace of God. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars First Date April 26, 2013

By Harun Ahmed

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is really good. I like it because this wasnt one of those books u could predict wat would happen but it has a new suprise in each chapter. If u like drama romance and a little bit of comedy this boom will be perfect for u.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect fit!! April 9, 2013

By Issi Marsh

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I loved it! As a Christian teenage girl, this all related so much to me! Words can't express how glad I am for having read this story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story with Elements of Esther and Daniel October 9, 2012

By Janet Reeves

Format:Kindle Edition

"First Date" is a sweet story that I would recommend for junior high or early high school age girls. Though you can see elements of the book of Esther with references to Daniel in the Lion's Den, the story is not a retelling of either. It is its own story.

Addy's private Christian school has been chosen to send a representative to compete on a reality show. To stay open, they need the money and publicity that come with participation. The principal chooses Addy to be the school's representative. Addy is very opposed to this. She longs to live a quiet life, get good grades, and get into an Ivy League school. She doesn't want the attention or distraction that comes with being on a reality show.

But Addy must go.

She finds herself competing with 99 other girls for a date with the president's son. Not interested, she tries to get herself eliminated in the first round. Yet everything she does backfires to her and to the show's producer's dismay. The media just loves this reluctant contestant. The president's son is captivated, too.

Over the course of the story, Addy learns to make peace with her past, to obey God in her present, and to trust Him with her future. She also makes some really good friends who influence her in positive ways as she learns to live in a way that influences them for Christ.

It took a few chapters to draw me into this story, but as things progressed, I wanted to know what would become of Addy, how her story would end. I thank Thomas Nelson Publishers for sending a complimentary copy of this book for my honest review.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Even Twenty-Somethings Will Like It! March 16, 2012

By Holly Renee

Format:Kindle Edition

This book is absolutely awesome! First Date is a unique story that offers readers a modern day re-telling from the book of Esther. To be honest, the author did an amazing job of creating such similar parallels. Every time she revealed another similarity to the book of Esther, I'd whisper in awe, "That's so awesome!"

Aside from brilliantly working in these similarities, Krista McGee also creates a story that will keep you turning the pages. When I started reading this book, my intention had been to start the first chapter and read the rest the next day. That didn't work out too well, because I couldn't stop reading it. I had to know what would happen next.

The characters are sure to capture anyone's imagination! I especially loved the secondary characters in this story. Talk about them coming off the page!

This story also deals with some great spiritual issues that will stop and make young women think. I mean, let's be honest, it does follow a similar course to the book of Esther, but she truly goes beyond the themes found in Esther and makes them applicable to today's young women.

While this story does follow the book of Esther, towards the end it starts to stray a bit away from it.

I really enjoyed First Date. I found it adorable! I definitely recommend this book for young adults. Even women in their twenties (and I'm in my late twenties) will find this book enjoyable.

I can't wait to see what Krista McGee comes out with next!

I recieved a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.