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First Love Shorts #1
The Text Dare
Sixteen-year-old Jess Parker is stuck babysitting her little brother all weekend, which is why she accepts her best friend’s dare: to text the random phone number they found written on a lost piece of algebra homework. When the owner of the number texts back, Jess and Max hit it off through their anonymous conversation. The last thing Jess expected was to spend her boring weekend texting the guy of her dreams, and now that she’s crushing hardcore on a guy she’s never met, she hopes he’s actually the guy he claims to be.
51 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 2017
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Amy Sparling
95 books801 followersAmy Sparling is the USA Today Bestselling author of books with swoony first loves and heartwarming endings. She lives on the coast of Texas with her family, her spoiled rotten pets, and a huge pile of books.
By day, she works as a librarian, and by night you can find her curled up with a book–either one she’s reading or one she’s writing.
Amy Sparling is the pen name of author Cheyanne Young, but she’ll answer to either name!
By day, she works as a librarian, and by night you can find her curled up with a book–either one she’s reading or one she’s writing.
Amy Sparling is the pen name of author Cheyanne Young, but she’ll answer to either name!
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April 8, 2018
Esta historia ha sido perfecta. A pesar de ser corta ha conseguido mucho más que algunas novela largas no han logrado conmigo.
• Que me llegaran sus personajes (Con cerebro, madurez e inteligencia)
• Me enamoraran. (Cuando se conocen por primera vez son asdasdasd❤❤❤)
• Me creyera sus sentimientos (Se desarrollan a buen paso ni muy rápido o lento).
• Me gustara la historia (Sweet sin empalagar)
• No quedara insatisfecha (Buen desarrollo de personajes y ritmo).
De verdad que me encanto!
• Que me llegaran sus personajes (Con cerebro, madurez e inteligencia)
• Me enamoraran. (Cuando se conocen por primera vez son asdasdasd❤❤❤)
• Me creyera sus sentimientos (Se desarrollan a buen paso ni muy rápido o lento).
• Me gustara la historia (Sweet sin empalagar)
• No quedara insatisfecha (Buen desarrollo de personajes y ritmo).
De verdad que me encanto!
January 6, 2021
Un texto puede cambiarlo todo, la breve historia de Jessi y Max
The text dare de Amy Sparling serie First love shorts libro 1
Mí humilde opinión:
Jess Parker, de 16 años, está atrapada cuidando a su hermanito todo el fin de semana, por lo que acepta el reto de su mejor amiga: enviarle un mensaje de texto al número de teléfono que encontraron escrito en una tarea perdida de álgebra.
Cuando el dueño del número responde, Jess y Max hacen buenas migas en su conversación anónima.
Lo último que Jess esperaba era pasar su aburrido fin de semana enviando mensajes de texto al chico de sus sueños, y ahora que se está enamorando de forma intensa de un chico que nunca ha conocido, espera que en realidad sea el chico que dice ser.
Como bien dice el nombre, esta serie recopila 'cortos' del primer amor. Es juvenil y tan lindo como son esos amores. Tenía ganas de leer algo de este estilo así que aquí vamos con esta serie.
La historia de Jess y Max fue simple pero lo bastante interesante como para mantenerme leyendo.
No sé si llamarlo amor instantáneo porque ellos se van gustando a medida que se envían mensajes de texto, se va dando gradualmente.
Toda la historia fue muy dulce y divertida con un 'conflicto cliché' que termina resolviéndose muy bien hacía el final.
Lo que me atrajo inicialmente fue la idea de que alguien pueda conectar con otra persona sin conocerla, no pasó por los ojos y eso fue lo interesante, saber cómo se desarrolla su relación por mensajes de texto y la intriga si al final funcionaría o terminaban como amigos.
También estuvo bueno que a pesar de ser juvenil, los protagonistas no se comportaron irracional o tontamente, ambos actuaban dentro de lo que es su edad con la cabeza bien puesta y sin tonterías.
Jess y Max eran dos personajes bien escritos y queribles, si bien la autora me da un vistazo de sus vidas, no están del todo desarrollados, quería saber más de ellos.
No hubo besos, faltó el maldito beso pero lo ví bien que no sucediera en el primer encuentro.
Me hubiera gustado que tenga al menos un epílogo porque me dejó con ganas de saber cómo les irá en esa cita.
April 18, 2018
Una historia cortita pero muy linda.
January 28, 2018
This story was so cute! :)
April 7, 2018
Cute first meeting novel. Likable characters and a fun plot.
Content: a few swear words
Content: a few swear words
April 17, 2018
Es un relato super corto, por eso tal vez se me hace muy precipitado que los protas ya esten enamorado luego de unos pocos mensajes.... es una historia algo tierna, recomendado para adolescentes.
December 8, 2017
Quick reading nice cute story... 👍
May 22, 2022
This was okay.
* Jess and her friend Abigail find a piece of paper in the dog park with the words 'party', 'Max', and a phone number.
* Abigail dares Jess to message the number, and then Jess ends up texting the person who replies for hours.
- This was okay, I thought it quite bad that Jess immediately assumed that Max was the one lying though, when it could easily have been the fake girlfriend. She didn't even trust her own judgement of him, but believed the words of a girl she'd never met, with no proof that the girl was telling the truth. I would have expected Max to have admitted it when accused if he really did have a girlfriend. He didn't seem like the sort to be double-crossing girls though.
- Jess was also pretty lucky that Max was who he said he was, he could have been a drug dealer, or a woman, or an old man, or a 13-year-old boy. The possibilities are endless.
* Jess and her friend Abigail find a piece of paper in the dog park with the words 'party', 'Max', and a phone number.
* Abigail dares Jess to message the number, and then Jess ends up texting the person who replies for hours.
- This was okay, I thought it quite bad that Jess immediately assumed that Max was the one lying though, when it could easily have been the fake girlfriend. She didn't even trust her own judgement of him, but believed the words of a girl she'd never met, with no proof that the girl was telling the truth. I would have expected Max to have admitted it when accused if he really did have a girlfriend. He didn't seem like the sort to be double-crossing girls though.
- Jess was also pretty lucky that Max was who he said he was, he could have been a drug dealer, or a woman, or an old man, or a 13-year-old boy. The possibilities are endless.
October 12, 2017
I was lucky to get a free ebook copy of this super cute short story this week.
It's a romantic and funny Teen/YA story which is kind of cliche, but if you know me I love my cliches. Sometimes you just need a lovey-dovey story with a happy end to get you away from reality. Although some parts of this story were just too good to be true it successfully connected to a realistic world, where not everything is always sunny side up.
It's really the little parts that count. I also really love how this story at least tries to make the reader focus more on the inner parts than just the looks of a person. 'Cause in the end, it's the heart that tells you to go with your gut. ;D
A quick, funny and cute teen romance that has one of these 'everybody's jealous of' perfect 'first met' stories of a couple! *bighearts*
It's a romantic and funny Teen/YA story which is kind of cliche, but if you know me I love my cliches. Sometimes you just need a lovey-dovey story with a happy end to get you away from reality. Although some parts of this story were just too good to be true it successfully connected to a realistic world, where not everything is always sunny side up.
It's really the little parts that count. I also really love how this story at least tries to make the reader focus more on the inner parts than just the looks of a person. 'Cause in the end, it's the heart that tells you to go with your gut. ;D
A quick, funny and cute teen romance that has one of these 'everybody's jealous of' perfect 'first met' stories of a couple! *bighearts*
January 1, 2018
what a cute story it has been. it would be nice if we could have more of jess and max but i guess it was best to just leave their story there. brings me back to the days when texting is fun and thrilling and sweet.
March 6, 2020
Super short but super sweet!!
February 2, 2018
High school, teenage story. Very short (novella size), cute premise.
Content: swearing, references to underage drinking at parties
Content: swearing, references to underage drinking at parties
March 11, 2020
corto pero lindo, una historia de un par de adolescentes que entablan relación a través de textos, va muy rápido pero es una especie de relato así que no me quejo.
para pasar el rato y divertirse.
para pasar el rato y divertirse.
October 19, 2017
When I reached the last page, I was hoping for more.
It was short, sweet and fluffy. I guess what made it work was because of the length. If this was a novel, it could be a bit boring. But, then again, I could get Max pov.
This was a nice read while I'm down with flu. A bit corny for me, but, it kept me smiling.
Just have to throw that in for good measure.
It was short, sweet and fluffy. I guess what made it work was because of the length. If this was a novel, it could be a bit boring. But, then again, I could get Max pov.
This was a nice read while I'm down with flu. A bit corny for me, but, it kept me smiling.
Just have to throw that in for good measure.
September 30, 2017
Loved it
Couldn't put it down want to read more about max and jess. A brilliant short story. Great like all Amy's books
Couldn't put it down want to read more about max and jess. A brilliant short story. Great like all Amy's books
October 22, 2017
A sweetly romantic young adult novella that left me wishing for more time with Jess and Max.
May 29, 2018
Busy days have come! With other books I have to read, shows and movies that I want to watch, and some personal stuff going on, I am so happy to pick these short stories written by Amy Sparling! I am totally looking forward to reading the rest in the collection as a breather and as a break with my other stuff.
Anyway, let's get on with the review.
My first thought when I finished the book is "cliched insta-love". Well, this is a short story so it stays true to it's genre. What I do love though, is how simple yet it still makes you giddy type of story. I like how the characters can be so well-written with just a small word count.
I have to admit, I kind of wished there was more to it though. It has a lot of potential to be more than just a short story. I even imagined beyond the ending. And I would definitely read on if there's more.
Like I said, I am totally looking forward to reading more of these short stories.
Anyway, let's get on with the review.
My first thought when I finished the book is "cliched insta-love". Well, this is a short story so it stays true to it's genre. What I do love though, is how simple yet it still makes you giddy type of story. I like how the characters can be so well-written with just a small word count.
I have to admit, I kind of wished there was more to it though. It has a lot of potential to be more than just a short story. I even imagined beyond the ending. And I would definitely read on if there's more.
Like I said, I am totally looking forward to reading more of these short stories.
June 12, 2018
Es el primer libro que leo de Amy Sparling y sí que me ha encantado. Ha sido una lectura maravillosa, por eso que le he colocado 5 estrellas. Nos cuenta sobre Jess Parker, una adolescente de 16 años, que se ve obligada a sacrificar un fin de semana para cuidar a su hermanito, y esto le hace aceptar el reto de su mejor amiga: enviarle un mensaje de texto al número de teléfono que encontraron escrito en una tarea perdida de ��lgebra. Cosa que antes Jess no había hecho, y que sin esperarlo, se encuentra conocido a un gran chico, a Max, que vive cerca de su ciudad (Prometo no decir más).
Es una novela corta, que me ha atrapado desde la primera página. Me ha encantado la narrativa de la escritora, es muy buena. Con unos personajes que me han parecido increíbles, con los que he disfrutado sus conversaciones y toda la trama de la historia. Y aunque sea una novela juvenil, realmente vale la pena darle una oportunidad.
Es una novela corta, que me ha atrapado desde la primera página. Me ha encantado la narrativa de la escritora, es muy buena. Con unos personajes que me han parecido increíbles, con los que he disfrutado sus conversaciones y toda la trama de la historia. Y aunque sea una novela juvenil, realmente vale la pena darle una oportunidad.
December 20, 2018
I really enjoyed this story! It's a cute, clean young adult romance. Jess is stuck at home for the weekend babysitting her little brother while her parents go out of town. The day before they leave her best friend and her find a number with a name on it and she is dared to text it. She does and it isn't until after her parents have left that she gets a text back. They text back and forth all day and hit it off. There's a little wrench thrown in but everything gets worked out. This story is a quick, short read and more of a happy for now. It's really cute and was just a fun read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
November 22, 2017
What a fun concept this is. This is the first book in a series of small novellas all about falling in love for the first time. This was a sweet little story that was a very quick read. If anything it was the perfect intro to a story but it held you captive the entire time. The characters are easy to like, and yes there was a little bit of drama which was fun, and I have to say I really enjoyed the ending. I was worried that this would leave me hanging but it actually is a very cute little short something that just makes you smile at the end. I look forward to reading more of these.
November 8, 2018
Im normally not one for short stories but this book has changed my opinion. The author manages to give you all the feels in a short amount of pages. The characters are well written and believable with a flow that makes you smile the whole time. She was able to pack some much emotion into the pages that you feel you get a full length novel. I can see me picking this book up anytime i need a feel good romance in a small window of time.
October 2, 2017
3.25 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. I read this short story within half an hour and wasn’t once bored. I really liked Max and Jess. I liked the friendship they built through texting one another.
I really liked the scene where Max and Jess met in person. That was my favourite scene.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and a nice read.
I really enjoyed this book. I read this short story within half an hour and wasn’t once bored. I really liked Max and Jess. I liked the friendship they built through texting one another.
I really liked the scene where Max and Jess met in person. That was my favourite scene.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and a nice read.
November 9, 2017
Excited!!
I love the whole concept of this short story! The Text Dare reminded me of a misdial from a landline that ends up being the best conversation you ever had. (Yeah yeah, comments like that probably show I'm old-ish lol) But I could see someone actually texting a random number on a dare. I'm excited to continue reading the rest of the shorts in this series.
I love the whole concept of this short story! The Text Dare reminded me of a misdial from a landline that ends up being the best conversation you ever had. (Yeah yeah, comments like that probably show I'm old-ish lol) But I could see someone actually texting a random number on a dare. I'm excited to continue reading the rest of the shorts in this series.
September 18, 2017
Great short read!
I love Amy's writing style. I read this book in one sitting and it kept me engaged the whole time. I can't wait for the others to be released in this short story series.
I love Amy's writing style. I read this book in one sitting and it kept me engaged the whole time. I can't wait for the others to be released in this short story series.
November 16, 2017
Sweet and romantic. Don't usually like romances but this was like a light and refreshing dessert.
Sweet and romantic. A light and happy read that hit the spot, although I don't usually like romances, this was a refreshing story that left me a good mood
Sweet and romantic. A light and happy read that hit the spot, although I don't usually like romances, this was a refreshing story that left me a good mood
April 21, 2018
I loved this book so much! Although it was short with only 55 pages it was still a great book and kept me on my feet! I love how this book is realistic and you can totally relate to it in real life! Well I’m off to read the second book in the series! Have fun reading!
May 26, 2018
I was in the mood for a quick, light read and that’s what I got with Amy Sparling’s The Text Dare. This is the first book in a young adult novella “series” from Sparling and I’ll be reading the rest for sure, next time I’m looking for a guaranteed enjoyable novella.
What I enjoy with Sparling’s work is that she’s able to write the teenage first person so believably. I’m no longer a teenager, but from what I remember a lot of the main character’s inner thoughts and interactions felt familiar and realistic. Sparling’s characters aren’t too mature for where they’re supposed to be in life, and they also weren’t too immature and kiddish. I appreciate this when reading a Young Adult book.
I also think that with a novella based almost completely on text interaction, there was more meet to it than expected. The characters were able to develop through these conversations, just like face to face dialogue could have done, and these were characters that hadn’t even met when their conversations started.
I’m curious what the next novella has in store for me. Maybe it’ll be my next weekend read.
What I enjoy with Sparling’s work is that she’s able to write the teenage first person so believably. I’m no longer a teenager, but from what I remember a lot of the main character’s inner thoughts and interactions felt familiar and realistic. Sparling’s characters aren’t too mature for where they’re supposed to be in life, and they also weren’t too immature and kiddish. I appreciate this when reading a Young Adult book.
I also think that with a novella based almost completely on text interaction, there was more meet to it than expected. The characters were able to develop through these conversations, just like face to face dialogue could have done, and these were characters that hadn’t even met when their conversations started.
I’m curious what the next novella has in store for me. Maybe it’ll be my next weekend read.
July 31, 2018
Cute Read
This was a very cute and short read. I must admit that there were a few cringy moments and it seemed rather cliche, but I’d definitely read it again. This is a great read for the 14-16 year old age group.
This was a very cute and short read. I must admit that there were a few cringy moments and it seemed rather cliche, but I’d definitely read it again. This is a great read for the 14-16 year old age group.
July 31, 2018
I've had this sitting in my kindle forever and finally decided to give it a read! My favorite part of the story was the actual text messages between the two main characters. While the rest of the story was cute, I felt like the final meeting fell flat somehow.
December 7, 2022
Ay, les juro que no me acuerdo cuándo fue la última vez que leí un libro romántico sin escenas hot, jaja. Es una historia cortita, pero súper tierna y adorable.
La verdad es que me gustó muchísimo y quiero leer algo más de la autora pronto.
Súper lindo♥
La verdad es que me gustó muchísimo y quiero leer algo más de la autora pronto.
Súper lindo♥
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