(First Chapter, First Paragraph is hosted by Bibliophile By the Sea. Every Tuesday we share the first paragraph or two of a book we’re reading or thinking about reading soon. Care to join us?)
I can never go too long without reading something in the paranormal genre, and this time it’s Robin McKinley’s Sunshine:
It was a dumb thing to do but it wasn’t that dumb. There hadn’t been any trouble out at the lake in years. And it was so exquisitely far from the rest of my life.
Short opener, but there’s so much happening. Lots of backstory and foreshadowing crammed into three sentences.
I’m one-for-one on McKinley’s books (loved Deerskin, but Beauty was a letdown), and it looks like this one’s going to be the tie-breaker. I’m actually already a couple chapters in, and the worldbuilding is interesting. It all feels similar to reality, but the vampire aspect is obviously different, as are some smaller things (this world has something called the “globenet,” which seems to be just like the Internet, etc.).
Fingers crossed!
Would you keep reading? What McKinley book should I read next?
Sunshine was my favorite RobinMckinley book. Read on, Amy
I’m liking it so far, Kathy. The worldbuilding and world “norms” aren’t always totally clear, but I think I’m getting most of it. 🙂
I don’t read paranormal but I hope you enjoy this one. I am happy you joined us this week – thank you
Aw, but paranormal is so awesome! 🙂
I am not familiar with this author, but it does sound interesting and the first three sentences makes me wonder. I hope you enjoy it.
I’m still on the fence actually, Pat. I think I need to stop reading it late at night when I’m half-asleep; I might retain more of the plot. 😀
Sorry, but vampires and I don’t like each other. However, my daughter and granddaughter love them so I’ll pass on your suggestion. I hope this third book is a good tie-breaker for you.
I don’t think I’d get along with real vampires, but I think the fictional ones well enough (except for Edward Cullen. That guy’s a jerk.). Not sure how old your granddaughter is, but Sunshine is definitely not a Young Adult book. There’s some bad language and general Adult Subject Matter.
Not my usual genre, but that’s a great teaser. Enjoy! And thanks for visiting my blog.
Thanks for stopping by, Laurel! It is a good teaser, isn’t it?