Sloppy Firsts (Jessica Darling Series #1) [NOOK Book]

One of the worst books i have ever read, & i've read a lot of books!

What did I dislike about this book?
-She and her friends are constantly swearing and cussing. Alot of the F word.
-She thinks about sex all the time. She decides to have sex with a guy who uses her and she barely knows him.
-She is not a good role model in general.
-People who say "couldn't put it down!" I am shocked how many good reviews this book got. I could barely keep it open!
-After a few hours of wasting my time reading this book you find out the end isn't even worth it. Horrible ending.

Don't read it.

5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Reviewed by Amanda Dissinger for TeensReadToo.com

Ever get the feeling you're trapped in your current life, and won't be able to get out for, oh, all of eternity? Are you bored with your so-called "friends," bored with your so-called good grades, bored with your so-called life? Then you'll identify with SLOPPY FIRSTS, the witty, moving debut novel from author Megan McCafferty.

SLOPPY FIRSTS is the story of 16-year-old Jessica Darling, a girl who feels completely out of sync with everyone around her with the exception of her best friend, Hope. When Hope suddenly moves out of their Pineville, New Jersey, hometown, Jess feels even more depressed than ever now that she is forced to deal with all of the people in her life that annoy her without her best friend. Faced with vapid, materialistic girls at her high school, her dad's desire to make her the best track star that ever lived, and her new desire to be with the school's resident pseudo- intellectual bad boy, Marcus Flutie, Jessica records all of her hilarious, rambling thoughts in her journal for all readers to see.

SLOPPY FIRSTS is a creative and honest book about what normal teenagers experience in their day-to-day lives. It will please not only young readers, but also adult women who want to relive those cringe-worthy high school years, and look back on the memories. It's heartbreaking, fresh, and sure to become a classic among readers who like a little angst in their lives.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Excellent, very relatable

I absolutely adore all of the Jessica Darling books! I've seen some reviews that were negative that concentrated on things that I thought made the book realistic. I first read this book in 8th grade, and things about Jessica that seem a little immature now (shallowness, preservation on the move of a friend, excessive cursing) really resonated with me then. I aged as Jessica in the books did, and I greatly anticipated each one coming out. I think the books also get better as they go on; I'm not sure if this is due to the aging of the narrator or due to improvements in McCafferty's skill. Either way, I think the series is awesome.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

HORRIBLE BOOK!! HIGHLY DON'T RECCOMEND!

This book was by far one of the worst books I've ever read. My best friend reccomended it, and i regret it. I am an avid reader, and this was just a waste of my time. In the begginging it appears as if Jesse is a lesbian with her obsession of Hope, and how she states she wishes there was a boy version of Hope out there. CREEPY! Also, this book made me feel so depressed! She completly lost it after Hope left, and had insomnia!!! There was barley any romance in it, and by the end of the book, they BREAK UP!!!!!!! If you have any interest in a good book, don't read this one.
PS- MY FAVORITE BOOK IN THE WORLD IS PERFECT CHEMISTRY :) <333 HIGHLY RECCOMEND PERFECT CHEMISTRY!!!

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

sloppy book

ugh!! this was such a bad book!!! just because a book curses all the time doesnt mean its going to catch all readers attention. and the way the boy saves the girl but the boy says the girl saved him. totally cliche. this was an eh book. i wouldnt recommened this book to anyone.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Question

Is this book good for 13 year olds?

Sloppy firsts; the story of my life..

Easy to relate to..funny.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Anything but sloppy! Sharp and snarky and perfect!

Jessica Darling goes about her life in her "just darling" high school bubble, but inwardly she is screaming for relief from the stupid teenage drama of Pineville High. Her best friend Hope has moved away and left Jessica to battle insomnia, gossip, lack of period, parental expectations, and her older sister's wedding all by herself. To top that, the enigmatic Marcus Flutie - whose reputation reeking of drugs and sex precedes him - becomes inexplicably the one person Jessica can turn to.

I've been wanting to read this series forever and finally found all the books at the same time. Jessica Darling is the epitome of a teenager who feels lost amid the high school routine, but doesn't know what she's looking for. Written in journal form, I got sucked into Jessica's honest and snarky observations of the life around. sloppy firsts will definitely appeal to anyone who has ever felt like a freak of nature that no one will ever understand - with Jessica, you'll find good company!

Favorite Book Ever

I started reading the Jessica Darling series the day this book came out. I finished this book in just a few hours; it was impossible to put down!!! The pages are worn from traveling to the bath tub and everywhere with me. I have highlighted passages through the entire book. I felt like I was reading my own diary! A must read for anyone going through or remembering teenage angst!

Flutie Fan

This book was recommended to me by all my friends so I picked it up at B&N. I really liked it...I want to read the next book because of the cliff hanger ending. Marcus Flutie is totally "That Guy". Love it!

Megan McCafferty is great!

I love Megan McCafferty's Jessica Darling series. Sloppy Firsts is a great beginning to this series. She introduces great characters and keeps you interested in their lives throughout the series. In this first book, Jessica Darling (main character) is lost without her best friend whose family moves away as the book begins. She is a funny and smart character, and the way she deals with her new situation at school is very entertaining. I love that this very book-smart character finds that she has a lot to learn when it comes to understanding herself and those around her.

Adorable.

Sloppy Firsts is one of the most entertaining books I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Jessica Darling's observations on the people and the world around her had me nodding my head in agreement, giggling in amusement, and putting my hand over my mouth due to some of the shocking twists that the story offers. The characters are original and the book captures feelings that we can all relate to. It's a fun, satisfying read that I think every girl should experience. I must say, though, that I wasn't fully satisfied with the length of the story. I wanted more! But that's probably why a Second Helpings exists. I can't wait to dive into another installment of Jessica Darling's hilarious insights.

Very Good.

This book was really great, on the angsty side, but still so entertaining. The main charecter is not happy, but makes great observations. I loved some of the side characters, but despised others. Great read, yet heavy.

Slightly disappointing...

The Jessica Darling books are super well known. Everyone says that they're fabulous. But I don't quite buy it yet. Sloppy Firsts didn't show me where all the hype is coming from. It's an okay book, sure, but there's nothing ground breaking in there. It's just kind of mediocre.
When I picked up the book, I thought that the thing I would like the most about it would be the true to life characters and plot twists. It was all very true to life but within that, surprisingly boring. Most everyone's life is boring and not fit to be written about. I'll be the first to admit that. If someone wrote a book about me, it would seriously suck. I don't do anything! There's nothing exciting or crazy going on with me. Wake up, eat, school, homework, sleep. That's it.

And to me, that's kind of all that Jessica did in this book. She did lose her best friend, she did alienate her social circle, she did meet up with the mysterious Marcus Flutie, but it was all hidden under a layer of meh. It could have all been quite interesting but it wasn't. I just didn't get it.

There were a few redeeming things that I saw, though. I did enjoy the not boring parts of the book. I loved Marcus, I loved how Jessica had a crazy social life at some points, and I enjoyed the letters and lists that she made. Those shining moments somewhat made up for the crappy parts. They added a little spice.

I am going to continue to read the series, I think, because I want to see if any of the other books change my mind about Ms. Jessica Darling. When everyone's so hyped about a group of books, you kind of have to see it through. So I'm going to.

I just sincerely hope that Marcus doesn't go away. He's the guy who made this book readable. He was AWESOME.

So don't ruin it for me, but does Marcus stick around?

I can't quite recommend this series yet, but I might be able to give you guys a diagnosis after I read Second Helpings. All you lovers of the Darling books, cross your fingers for me. I want to like it. :)

Jessia Notso Great Darling

My biggest problem with this book(s) is the main character Jessica, probably because I can't relate to her at all. I think she's more snarky about things the need be, has alot of issues, and has a generally poor attitude about life. I read the 1st two books (Sloppy Firsts & Second Helpings) only because I wanted to see if she would get together with another character, and after that I wasn't intersted anymore. I recommened checking Sloppy Firsts out at the libary first before buying the book.

I DO reccomend: anything written by Meg Cabot, Bad Kitty series by Michele Jaffe, Girl 15 series by Sue Limb, anything by Sarah Strohmeyer & Audrey Wait by Robin Benway.

can't put down

I remember picking this book up and not being able to put it down til i had read it all.
I love the characters she creates in this series.
I enjoy how they all grow and learn.

High School, Reality or Fantasy?

Have you ever had a friend move not only to a different school, but to a different state? Jessica Darling's best friend Hope moved away when her dad got a new job. Jessica and Hope have been best friends since grade school! They are inseparable. Even though Hope moved, Jessica e-mails her almost everyday. One thing I like about this book is how it relates to real life high school experiences. It does this by referring to the ¿cliques¿ and gossiping done by all the ¿upper crust¿ kids. The Clueless Crew is a perfect example these girls are in the upper crust and gossip all day about people and what they did. Another thing I like is the amount of detail in the book. Everything that happens goes into great, extensive detail to help you understand what is going on. At Bethany's wedding it tells you everything from the ceremony to the reception it goes into every detail imaginable. I also like how even though Hope moved, she still remained friends with Jessica. To me this shows what Best Friends are! Just because someone moves away, doesn¿t mean you should forget about them completely, you should stay in touch always! Lastly, I like how all the drama in the book is exactly like the drama that happens in High School. Bridget went to acting school over the summer, leaving Burke in Pineville. When she returns back to Pineville she finds out Burke was cheating on her all summer with her supposed Best Friend Manda. This is relative to something that might happen in reality at high school. Sloppy Firsts is a highly recommended book that once you start reading you can¿t put it down. It reminds you of all the adventures and teenage dramas you went through or are going through in High school. This book puts your mind back in the teenage years again! Everyone should read about how Jessica Darling dealt with all her drama, from Hope moving, to her sister¿s wedding and all the other problems in between.

SO FUNNY!

Ha...oh what a fun read! The language was a little much for me sometimes, but oh, it made me laugh out loud!! Definitely recommend it to friends!

love!

i loved this book!! it was my favorite of the series...i could totally relate to jessica...ANDD this book totally broadened my vocabulary!! :)

UHH-MAZE-ING!!

This book was absolutely amazing! It's one of my personal favorites! I wasn't really into reading and I picked up this book just to take a look at it. I was instantly hooked. I highly recommend this book to anyone!