Praise and Reviews for First Time"Captures the emotions and feelings of sixteen year old girls perfectly...a very good addition to the young adult genre." "Tilly uses Haley's story as a way of discussing sexual abuse...The dialogue between Haley and her best friend...is indicative of what teens deal with on a daily basis." "Truly excellent tale...the voice and persona of Haley capture what is so worth cherishing in an adolescent." "A lightning-quick read that...will likely provoke some discussion among young people about how to handle difficult situations." |
"First Time illustrates a dangerous situation in which Haley learns to regret ignoring her instincts...Recommended." "Tilly has written in an immediate, sometimes raw manner." "Tilly accomplishes her goal of getting into a teenager's head in 100 short pages, and the novel is riveting." "A fast-paced, intense novel that is sure to keep you guessing and turning its pages...definitely worth a read." |
