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Reena Jacobs is just an author who loves to see her words in print. As an avid reader, she's known to hoard books and begs her husband regularly for "just one more purchase." Her home life is filled with days chasing her preschooler and nights harassing her husband. Between it all, she squeezes in time for writing and growling at the dog.
Reviewed by Lisa McCombs for Readers' Favorite
Alex and Seth have the perfect relationship. They are best friends since grade school. They do everything together. They practically read one another’s thoughts and now they are beginning a new life chapter together as they begin college. It should be the perfect continuation of their perfect relationship and one that could possibly change Seth’s perspective on his own sexuality that would allow him to see how much his female BFF loves him. Unfortunately, college only brings the two friends closer to the reality of Seth’s homosexuality and the consequences of being part of a ridiculed population. As Alex continues to cover for Seth in helping him keep his secret exactly that, she battles with the fact that her protection is costing her more and more heartbreak. She is absolutely devoted to Seth, so much so that she has never experienced a life without him. Enter Dink, the massive football player who vies for her attention. Will Alex dump her BFF to have a relationship outside their isolated world? Can she do that?
Reena Jacobs has presented an exploration of a theme that is not always popular in the world of our youth, but is a common occurrence in the collegiate arena. Young people often question their own sexuality and experiment in order to discover their true purpose and "I Loved You First" brings home the heart-wrenching consequences of choosing to be different. I really enjoyed this book. It is a quick read that won’t allow the reader to put it aside until the final page.
