Maya Hughes: The Perfect First By

Book Report: The Perfect First by Maya Hughes The Perfect First is a and the first installment in the Fulton U series . Originally published on April 25, 2019 , it follows the "opposites attract" and "sports romance" tropes, focusing on the relationship between a sheltered math prodigy and a popular college football star. Core Information Author: Maya Hughes Series: Fulton U, Book 1 Genre: Contemporary Romance / New Adult Page Count: Approximately 318–342 pages

Initially appearing as a "pompous arrogant jock," Reece is revealed to be deeply caring and intelligent. He has his own complex family dynamics, feeling pressure from a father who is wary of his football success. Critical Reception

A "math nerd" who is socially inexperienced but determined to break out of her shell. Throughout the book, she evolves from a "mousy" and "downtrodden" individual into a self-reliant and empowered woman. The Perfect First by Maya Hughes

Readers enjoyed the interactions with Reece's teammates, setting the stage for future books in the series.

Persephone "Seph" Alexander is a math genius who has lived a highly sheltered life under the strict, almost abusive control of her father. With only one semester of freedom left at Fulton University before her father forces her into a PhD program, Seph creates a list of "firsts" she wants to experience—the most pressing being to lose her virginity. Book Report: The Perfect First by Maya Hughes

According to reviewers from Jo Reads Romance and HEA Novel Thoughts, the book is praised for:

Self-discovery, rebellion against controlling parents, and first-time experiences. Plot Summary He has his own complex family dynamics, feeling

However, some reviewers from The StoryGraph noted that the book contains frequent time jumps and felt that certain heavy topics, such as the abuse Seph faced, were resolved too quickly or not addressed with enough depth.