At First SightAt First Sight
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What it's about
The sequel to True Believer. Jeremy Marsh, the New York skeptic, has moved to the small town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, to be with Lexie, the librarian he fell for, and they're expecting a baby. As they prepare for their wedding and their new life, Jeremy starts receiving strange anonymous emails, and then fate tests them in a way he never expected.
Why it's worth reading
It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It's an emotional Sparks story about love and loss.
You'll love it if you liked
True Believer
Every Breath
The WishGood to know
Read True Believer first. Bring tissues for the ending.
By the numbers
- Readers18 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller54 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #193 of the 233 romances we rank
- #434 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1267 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2326 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is At First Sight worth reading?
Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It ranks #2,326 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 60.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is At First Sight about?
The sequel to True Believer. Jeremy Marsh, the New York skeptic, has moved to the small town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, to be with Lexie, the librarian he fell for, and they're expecting a baby. As they prepare for their wedding and their new life, Jeremy starts receiving strange anonymous emails, and then fate tests them in a way he never expected.
How long does it take to read At First Sight?
About 9 hours (352 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after At First Sight?
If you liked it, try True Believer by Nicholas Sparks, Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks or The Wish by Nicholas Sparks.