The Perfect First By Maya Hughes -

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.

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

Dealing with "hard-hitting issues" like dysfunctional families and emotional abuse in a way that feels real. The Perfect First by Maya Hughes

Self-discovery, rebellion against controlling parents, and first-time experiences. Plot Summary

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

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

The "meet-cute" and the slow-building tension between the leads are highlighted as strong points. 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.