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Love and First Sight
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Josh Sundquist (Goodreads Author)
Love is more than meets the eye.
On his first day at a new school, blind sixteen-year-old Will Porter accidentally groped a girl on the stairs, sat on another student in the cafeteria, and somehow drove a classmate to tears. High school can only go up from here, right?
As Will starts to find his footing, he develops a crush on a sweet but shy girl named Cecily. And despite h ...more
On his first day at a new school, blind sixteen-year-old Will Porter accidentally groped a girl on the stairs, sat on another student in the cafeteria, and somehow drove a classmate to tears. High school can only go up from here, right?
As Will starts to find his footing, he develops a crush on a sweet but shy girl named Cecily. And despite h ...more
Hardcover, 281 pages
Published
January 3rd 2017
by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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I’ll have to admit that I did not think I would end up enjoying LOVE AND FIRST SIGHT so much.
It’s not like it’s ‘‘mind-blowingly’’ written and I’m normally a little wary of books written by YouTube sensations, however famous the latter are.
But it was evident to me that Josh Sundquist wrote this book with much care, did a tremendous amount of research on visual impairment and carefully outlined the story.
You know how sometimes you read a book and you have trouble figuring out what is happening – ...more
It’s not like it’s ‘‘mind-blowingly’’ written and I’m normally a little wary of books written by YouTube sensations, however famous the latter are.
But it was evident to me that Josh Sundquist wrote this book with much care, did a tremendous amount of research on visual impairment and carefully outlined the story.
You know how sometimes you read a book and you have trouble figuring out what is happening – ...more
I had enjoyed the other book I read from Josh and I liked the premise, so I was interested right from the start.
I liked Will and his group of friends. They were like a band of misfits and the loyalty between them was perfect. Will's mom was a bit annoying, but it makes sense. And even Will mentions that she's a helicopter mom.
What I enjoyed the most was being in Will's head and learning about things as he did. Especially after the surgery. The science-y parts weren't too science-y and it defin ...more
I liked Will and his group of friends. They were like a band of misfits and the loyalty between them was perfect. Will's mom was a bit annoying, but it makes sense. And even Will mentions that she's a helicopter mom.
What I enjoyed the most was being in Will's head and learning about things as he did. Especially after the surgery. The science-y parts weren't too science-y and it defin ...more
Possibly 3.5? This was pretty cute and overall I really enjoyed it, but I'm looking at the review notes I took and they all seem to be negative (re: ableism). Probably going to film a video review tonight to make some sense of my thoughts. Link to come!
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life.
I enjoyed reading this book. I was pulled into the story right away by the wonderful characters, an interesting premise, and just the right amount of humor. This was a super quick read for me largely because I had a hard time putting the book down. The descriptions were vivid and I couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to be in Will's position. I am very glad that I decided to pick up this book.
Will is starting a new school. He prev ...more
I enjoyed reading this book. I was pulled into the story right away by the wonderful characters, an interesting premise, and just the right amount of humor. This was a super quick read for me largely because I had a hard time putting the book down. The descriptions were vivid and I couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to be in Will's position. I am very glad that I decided to pick up this book.
Will is starting a new school. He prev ...more
Will Porter was born blind and at an early age his parents decided his best chance would be to attend a school for the blind to learn how to cope with is ability. Now at sixteen though Will wants nothing more than to fit in with normal kids his age and attend a regular school. His first day at his new school though has him accidentally groping a fellow student and making another cry.
Will does start to slowly fit into his new surroundings though making a new group of friends. As he finds his foo ...more
Will does start to slowly fit into his new surroundings though making a new group of friends. As he finds his foo ...more
“Oh, my God, I am SO sorry, I tooootally didn’t see you there,” says a female voice.
“No problem,” I tell her. “I didn’t see you, either.”
This was an adorable little book that gave me all kinds of happy feelings. The plot intrigued me, so I preordered it back in December without much research. I was expecting pretty much what I got; an adorable story about a blind guy who gets the amazing opportunity to see after being born blind.
This is one of those finish-the-whole-thing-in-an-afternoon binge ...more
“No problem,” I tell her. “I didn’t see you, either.”
This was an adorable little book that gave me all kinds of happy feelings. The plot intrigued me, so I preordered it back in December without much research. I was expecting pretty much what I got; an adorable story about a blind guy who gets the amazing opportunity to see after being born blind.
This is one of those finish-the-whole-thing-in-an-afternoon binge ...more
ভালো লেগেছে, বেশ ভালো লেগেছে। সবীকার করছি, যখন শুরু করেছিলাম একদমই আশা ছিল না যে ভালো লাগতে পারে। একটু এলোমেলো লাগছিলো লেখা। কিনতু কিছুদূর গিয়েই সেই অনুভূতিটা দূর হয়ে যায়। পরোটাগোনিসট উইল পোরটারের কারণেই বোধহয়, ভীষণ রিলেটেবল লেগেছে চরিতরটা।
জনমানধ একটা ছেলে, সাধারণ জীবন যাপনের জনযে অনধদের সকুল ছেড়ে ভরতি হয় হাইসকুলে(যেভাবে ফুটিয়ে তোলা হয়েছে বইয়ে, আমার ধারণা সেটা বেশ ভালোভাবেই সমভব- যদি সেরকম সুযোগ সুবিধা থাকে আর কি)। সেখানেই পরিচয় হয় সিসিলির সাথে, কিনতু সিসিলির জীবনে একটা সিকরেট আছে, যেটা সে বাদ ...more
জনমানধ একটা ছেলে, সাধারণ জীবন যাপনের জনযে অনধদের সকুল ছেড়ে ভরতি হয় হাইসকুলে(যেভাবে ফুটিয়ে তোলা হয়েছে বইয়ে, আমার ধারণা সেটা বেশ ভালোভাবেই সমভব- যদি সেরকম সুযোগ সুবিধা থাকে আর কি)। সেখানেই পরিচয় হয় সিসিলির সাথে, কিনতু সিসিলির জীবনে একটা সিকরেট আছে, যেটা সে বাদ ...more
*ARC received from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review*
I liked a lot but had some things I just couldn't wrap my head around. 'Seeing' things through Will's eyes was interesting. How he noticed things most people paid no attention to. I liked his little group of friends. The contrasts in adults were good. While the vice principal basically relied on stereotypes to figure out how to interact with Will, his journalism teacher expected Will to be on the same level on everyone else and didn' ...more
I liked a lot but had some things I just couldn't wrap my head around. 'Seeing' things through Will's eyes was interesting. How he noticed things most people paid no attention to. I liked his little group of friends. The contrasts in adults were good. While the vice principal basically relied on stereotypes to figure out how to interact with Will, his journalism teacher expected Will to be on the same level on everyone else and didn' ...more
Full review can be found here: http://bookishgina.blogspot.com/2017/...
Love and First Sight made me laugh out loud, it made me warm and fuzzy, gave me hope, made me see things in a new way, and also made me a bit teary eyed. Anyone who loves a good YA contemporary should check this book out! Love and First Sight is insightful, funny, heart breaking, and an all around great read.
I loved this book!! It was fun, insightful, beautiful, and eye opening. I loved the characters, the story, the scener ...more
Love and First Sight made me laugh out loud, it made me warm and fuzzy, gave me hope, made me see things in a new way, and also made me a bit teary eyed. Anyone who loves a good YA contemporary should check this book out! Love and First Sight is insightful, funny, heart breaking, and an all around great read.
I loved this book!! It was fun, insightful, beautiful, and eye opening. I loved the characters, the story, the scener ...more
Josh Sundquist has done it again people. He wrote yet another gorgeous book, and this one it is YA fiction. I can't wait to see what more he can write.
Well, I am still not entirely sure if I can write a review, but I will do my best! This book sure was a rollercoaster of awesomeness!
Edit after reviewing: Well apparently I was able to write a review. :P This is one of my longest reviews!
Let me first get two not so good things out of the way. Yes, I just have 2 little things that I didn't particul ...more
Well, I am still not entirely sure if I can write a review, but I will do my best! This book sure was a rollercoaster of awesomeness!
Edit after reviewing: Well apparently I was able to write a review. :P This is one of my longest reviews!
Let me first get two not so good things out of the way. Yes, I just have 2 little things that I didn't particul ...more
I really loved the synopsis. I thought the premise was so original, so different - this would definitely be a good book.
I started out loving it as well, not to mention Will's incredible sass.
But there are several problems I had with the book still. Firstly, the side characters felt underdeveloped. Even Cecily - I wanted to know more about her life, her background. And the other characters felt like they were simply there for comic relief.
I absolutely loved the writing at some parts actually, esp ...more
I started out loving it as well, not to mention Will's incredible sass.
But there are several problems I had with the book still. Firstly, the side characters felt underdeveloped. Even Cecily - I wanted to know more about her life, her background. And the other characters felt like they were simply there for comic relief.
I absolutely loved the writing at some parts actually, esp ...more
• Disclaimer: I received a free eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. •
I love Josh Sundquist. He is one of my favorite YouTubers and one of the first that helped me discover the platform. I find him to be very smart, kind, funny, articulate & understanding. I've read one of his non-fiction works and found it to be very interesting. He is a great writer, orator and content creator. In fact, this was one of my most anticipated reads of the year.
You've probably guessed by my n ...more
I love Josh Sundquist. He is one of my favorite YouTubers and one of the first that helped me discover the platform. I find him to be very smart, kind, funny, articulate & understanding. I've read one of his non-fiction works and found it to be very interesting. He is a great writer, orator and content creator. In fact, this was one of my most anticipated reads of the year.
You've probably guessed by my n ...more
I first discovered Josh Sundquist by reading his memoir, and giggling the entire way through it. I'm not generally a non-fiction reader, but I devoured that book. That meant that when I found out that Sundquist had written a YA book, I knew I had to read it. I couldn't wait to see how his wit and honesty translated to a fiction novel.
First off, I have to give credit where credit is due. It's very obvious from the first few pages of this story that Sundquist did a tremendous amount of research on ...more
First off, I have to give credit where credit is due. It's very obvious from the first few pages of this story that Sundquist did a tremendous amount of research on ...more
May 05, 2017
Faith
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really liked it
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When I first heard of Love and First Sight I didn't think that I would end up enjoying it as much as I did. There is no better book to start off 2017 with!
I rated the book 4/5 stars due to the writing style - which was a bit mainstream and lacked a personal touch. But aside from that, you could tell that Josh Sundquist really did his research before taking on the task of writing this book.
From the first chapter yo ...more
When I first heard of Love and First Sight I didn't think that I would end up enjoying it as much as I did. There is no better book to start off 2017 with!
I rated the book 4/5 stars due to the writing style - which was a bit mainstream and lacked a personal touch. But aside from that, you could tell that Josh Sundquist really did his research before taking on the task of writing this book.
From the first chapter yo ...more
Not as bad as I'd feared - but not as good as I'd hoped.
(Full disclosure: I received a free electronic ARC for review through Netgalley. This review contains clearly marked spoilers.)
"A door swings open, dinging a bell. I recognize the next sound: the deliberate but controlled steps, treading gently, as if she’s trying not to leave footprints. I’ve never seen a footprint, of course, but my understanding is that the harder you press, the more of an impression you leave behind."
Sixteen-year-old Wi ...more
(Full disclosure: I received a free electronic ARC for review through Netgalley. This review contains clearly marked spoilers.)
"A door swings open, dinging a bell. I recognize the next sound: the deliberate but controlled steps, treading gently, as if she’s trying not to leave footprints. I’ve never seen a footprint, of course, but my understanding is that the harder you press, the more of an impression you leave behind."
Sixteen-year-old Wi ...more
I just want to start by saying kudos to the author for finding a way to make me see what was happening in a book that's told in first person narration from a blind kid.
I borrowed this book from my roommate who received the book as an ARC at Book Con 2016. She read it and after a conversation about not knowing what to read next, I ended up going with Love and First Sight. It was a very quick read. I would estimate about five hours spent in total. The book was overall enjoyable and I found myself ...more
I borrowed this book from my roommate who received the book as an ARC at Book Con 2016. She read it and after a conversation about not knowing what to read next, I ended up going with Love and First Sight. It was a very quick read. I would estimate about five hours spent in total. The book was overall enjoyable and I found myself ...more
I read this book in one night
it was beautiful
Will is so amazing<3
I loved watching him and Cecily fall in love :)
This book almost made me cry a few times because of how cute and amazing it was<3
I loved the way Josh Sundquist described everything. Being able to experience the world through what Will 'sees' was amazing :)
One part I did find a little slow was the roadtrip scene, but I still enjoyed it :)
When Cecily was describing things to him<3 and when they were at the Van Gogh exhibit< ...more
it was beautiful
Will is so amazing<3
I loved watching him and Cecily fall in love :)
This book almost made me cry a few times because of how cute and amazing it was<3
I loved the way Josh Sundquist described everything. Being able to experience the world through what Will 'sees' was amazing :)
One part I did find a little slow was the roadtrip scene, but I still enjoyed it :)
When Cecily was describing things to him<3 and when they were at the Van Gogh exhibit< ...more
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Will is a blind 16 year old transitioning into a mainstream school after years in a safe blind school. If he's going to make it in a sight centered world then he'll have to learn to maneuver through whatever they throw at him. Cecily is one of a new group of friends Will grows closer and closer to. As soon as he's adjusted to the differences between him and his new friends his parents learn about a rad ...more
Will is a blind 16 year old transitioning into a mainstream school after years in a safe blind school. If he's going to make it in a sight centered world then he'll have to learn to maneuver through whatever they throw at him. Cecily is one of a new group of friends Will grows closer and closer to. As soon as he's adjusted to the differences between him and his new friends his parents learn about a rad ...more
Love And First Sight is an interesting book that explores the value of sight over really seeing and follows one young man's journey as he discovers the beauty of friendship, family, acceptance and trust, while somehow helping those around him to discover it also.
Will is blind. So going to his local high school for the first time is a big deal. And the first day really couldn't have gone much worse. But as Will settles into school and begins to make friends he has the chance to partake in a rare ...more
Will is blind. So going to his local high school for the first time is a big deal. And the first day really couldn't have gone much worse. But as Will settles into school and begins to make friends he has the chance to partake in a rare ...more
**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**
Love and First Sight is a young adult standalone romance by Josh Sundquist. This is the first novel I have read by Mr. Sundquist and I was so delighted by it. I immediately fell in love with the main character Will. I found him to be hilarious, bright and so personable. And his story was fresh, engaging and totally heartfelt. Love and First Sight made me think. What would I do in Will's position? I honestly have no i ...more
Love and First Sight is a young adult standalone romance by Josh Sundquist. This is the first novel I have read by Mr. Sundquist and I was so delighted by it. I immediately fell in love with the main character Will. I found him to be hilarious, bright and so personable. And his story was fresh, engaging and totally heartfelt. Love and First Sight made me think. What would I do in Will's position? I honestly have no i ...more
This was a quick read with an interesting premise. The main character, Will, who has been blind all his life, attends public school for the first time and before he completely adjusts to his new life, he gets the opportunity to undergo a surgery that will give him sight. He gives commentary from a unique perspective both before and after his surgery that I never thought of before. I thought his relationship with Cecily was mostly sweet and his family dynamics were believable. Regarding how reali
...more
Probably closer to 3.5 in terms of enjoyment, but I bumped it up because Sundquist did a phenomenal job researching blindness and the tiniest details that come with learning to see. Things I never even considered like depth perception/perspective - at one point Will feels a painting and knows what he's touching is a triangle, but doesn't understand how it could be a road; he has no knowledge of perspective because that's something he's never encountered. In one scene, he's learning to visually r
...more
Will Porter is starting a new school, which is hard enough for any sixteen year old. Add in that Will is blind and that makes the first day even harder. But Will is up to the challenge -- whether it's making friends or joining the newspaper, Will is determined to be just a regular teenager. And with that comes the hassles of being a regular teenager -- fights, awkward encounters, and heartbreak.
Josh Sundquist writes a great coming-of-age story that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe shed a ...more
Josh Sundquist writes a great coming-of-age story that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe shed a ...more
I figured this would be a quick but silly read, but I was wrong about the silly part. Will is a newly mainstream 16 year old blind kid. He was born blind and has always attended the blind school. now he has to/gets to try to make his way in his new public high school. This is YA but it's also wonderful. Josh Sundquist did so much research to try to understand blindness and blind culture. as someone who is newly aware of impairments of this nature, I found this book both fascinating and wonderful
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Leggere questo libro è stata per me un'esperienza che mi ha permesso di acquisire più conoscenze in alcuni campi.
Non si può immaginare come sia la vita di un cieco, se non lo si è davvero.
Probabilmente pensiamo che dietro al loro sguardo ci sia comunque qualcosa, tipo l'immaginazione o comunque qualcosa che assomiglia a ciò che non vediamo quando abbiamo gli occhi chiusi.
In realtà non è così: per chi nasce cieco esiste solo il vuoto, non è possibile immaginare qualcosa se non hai mai visto nulla ...more
Non si può immaginare come sia la vita di un cieco, se non lo si è davvero.
Probabilmente pensiamo che dietro al loro sguardo ci sia comunque qualcosa, tipo l'immaginazione o comunque qualcosa che assomiglia a ciò che non vediamo quando abbiamo gli occhi chiusi.
In realtà non è così: per chi nasce cieco esiste solo il vuoto, non è possibile immaginare qualcosa se non hai mai visto nulla ...more
4.5 stars. Really liked the book and I enjoyed reading it. The personalities we got were great, though some could have been better, and there was an abundance of memorable quotes. I like a lot of what Josh had to say and I appreciate that he chose to say it.
*I'm writing this review at 2 A.M. so my sincere apologies if this sounds like a bologna sandwhuch is typing this.*
*Yes, I know I have a typo in the first disclaimer, but guess who's too tired and worn out from sobbing over this beautiful book? This guy.*
*Seriously, Dylan? A bologna sandwich? You couldn't come up with a better analogy? Is that the right use of that word? Probably not. Let's get on with this dang review already.*
*Please take away any access to Goodreads after midnight, pls*
Wow. ...more
*Yes, I know I have a typo in the first disclaimer, but guess who's too tired and worn out from sobbing over this beautiful book? This guy.*
*Seriously, Dylan? A bologna sandwich? You couldn't come up with a better analogy? Is that the right use of that word? Probably not. Let's get on with this dang review already.*
*Please take away any access to Goodreads after midnight, pls*
Wow. ...more
PDL's Rating: 4 Sighted Stars (Liked)
I was a bit hesitant in starting LOVE and FIRST SIGHT because I have recently read a few books from this genre that left me disappointed. However, with the blurb I decided to give this one a fair shot and I am SO GLAD I did! LOVE and FIRST SIGHT met my hopeful expectations and more.
Like most YAs, its focus on the challenges students faces in school with the bullying and the need to feel a sense of belonging. LOVE and FIRST SIGHT did all this and splash it wit ...more
I was a bit hesitant in starting LOVE and FIRST SIGHT because I have recently read a few books from this genre that left me disappointed. However, with the blurb I decided to give this one a fair shot and I am SO GLAD I did! LOVE and FIRST SIGHT met my hopeful expectations and more.
Like most YAs, its focus on the challenges students faces in school with the bullying and the need to feel a sense of belonging. LOVE and FIRST SIGHT did all this and splash it wit ...more
Love and First Sight was a risky read for me.
Usually, books with main characters about a disability that the author themselves does not have seem to be exaggerated and unrealistic. I'm very happy to say this book proved me wrong.
The messages in this book blew me away. Will's concept of beauty had my heart aching, and all of his descriptions through his senses helped me understand everything perfectly. The love story isn't the main focus of this book, and neither is the operation. It is simply a ...more
Usually, books with main characters about a disability that the author themselves does not have seem to be exaggerated and unrealistic. I'm very happy to say this book proved me wrong.
The messages in this book blew me away. Will's concept of beauty had my heart aching, and all of his descriptions through his senses helped me understand everything perfectly. The love story isn't the main focus of this book, and neither is the operation. It is simply a ...more
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