Shes the author of the ya thrillers the creeping, the bram stoker award. Written by alexandra sirowy, audiobook narrated by c. Alexandra, what was your inspiration for writing first we were iv. First we were iv alexandra sirowy a cup of tea and an armful of. Im excited to be hosting special content from author clara kensie. The synopsis and idea behind this book is one that really should earn five stars from me when reading but unfortunately as with another of sirowy s books i have read this one fell short of that mark yet again. On the surface, theres a lot in alexandra sirowy s first we were iv that comes across as a highschool version of the secret historyalbeit more streamlined and narrower in its focus.
Teen advisory board interviews alexandra sirowy for first we were iv. Alexandra attended a womens college as an undergrad and received her graduate degree in international studies. Alexandra sirowy was born and raised in northern california. First we were iv book charlotte mecklenburg library. Dont forget to link back to her page and post your link in the comments. First we were iv by alexandra sirowy involves a group of teenagers that make a secret society and a pact so they will always stay friends.
The book felt very slow moving at times, especially in the beginning. I was immediately caught up in alexandra sirowy s young adult thriller, first we were iv, when i read this opening passage. Stacey lee, award winning author of outrun the moon the fandom for fans of e. The fandom alexandra sirowy uses creepy imagery to peel back the layers of a quaint, coastal town to reveal its seedy core and to bring this twisty ride to its inevitable yet shocking conclusion. Were delighted to have alexandra sirowy stop by to tell us more about her latest novel, first we were iv. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
First of all i want to thank alexandra sirowy for sending this fantastic book. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. She has a graduate degree in international studies and loves to eat, laugh, travel, read, and go on adventures. Shes the author of the ya thrillers the creeping, the bram stoker award shortlisted the telling, and her latest, first we were iv. When she isnt writing, she loves to travel, read, eat, and get into mischief. The synopsis and idea behind this book is one that really should earn five stars from me when reading but unfortunately as with another of sirowys books i have read this one fell short of that mark yet again. Teen advisory board interviews alexandra sirowy for first we were iv submitted by yaatbooksinc on fri, 04062018 12. First we were iv book by alexandra sirowy official publisher. Browse alexandra sirowy s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. First we were iv by alexandra sirowy booksamillion. Alexandra sirowy introduces a chilling excerpt from her new ya thriller, first we were iv.
Izzie loves nothing more than her three best friends, viv, graham, and harry, and the bond the four of them share. Bookpage dark, edgy, and wholly unpredictable, alexandra sirowy s first we were iv is. Selfmade outcasts, they love each other fiercely and defiantly. Alexandra sirowy uses creepy imagery to peel back the layers of a quaint, coastal town to reveal its seedy core and to bring this twisty ride to its inevitable yet shocking conclusion. First we were iv by alexandra sirowy is a young adult mystery thriller with a tad bit of romance and a whole lot of teen angst added into the story. Alexandra sirowy, author of first we were iv, on drawing. First we were iv by alexandra sirowy 9781481478434. To participate, choose a random book from your tbr and show it off. In many ways, first we were iv has been long in coming. Good news for an ebook of first we were iv by alexandra sirowy.
The creeping and the telling are available wherever books are sold, and my third novel, first we were iv, will be released july 25th, 2017. Stacey lee, award winning author of outrun the moon school library journal. On the surface, theres a lot in alexandra sirowys first we were iv that comes across as a highschool version of the secret historyalbeit. Narrated through izzies haunting first person point of view, the original order struggles to remain true to themselves and the tight bonds theyve formed. First we were iv book by alexandra sirowy official. Hi, im alexandra sirowy, author of the ya thrillers the creeping, the telling, and the just released first we were iv. Alexandra sirowy on the inspiration behind first we were.
Opening with the arrival of the police and the statement that first we were four. Goodreads monday is a weekly meme hosted by laurens page turners. First we were iv by alexandra sirowy, paperback barnes. Forming their own secret society known as the order of iv the begin to cause mayhem and bring attention to the murder long forgotten by the town. The first we were iv by alexandra sirowy become top book to read these days. It took me quite a while to actually get into the book, but i kept pushing.
Read online first we were iv by alexandra sirowy book or. Back when i was an undergrad in college, i came across this blurry black and white photo of girls surrounding a lake, lighting paper boats on fire, and sailing them out to. Download first we were iv audiobook by alexandra sirowy. Alexandra sirowy audio books, best sellers, author bio. Izzie, graham, viv and harry create the order of iv as their secret society and their reasoning for taking dares and beyond. She was born and raised in northern california, where she attended a womens college as an undergraduate and received her ma at the university of san francisco. First we were iv by alexandra sirowy overview a group of friends start a secret society in this outofcontrol thriller from the author of the telling and the creeping that examines the allconsuming love of lifelong friendshipand what someone is capable of when theyre afraid of losing it. Hoping to ensure their friendship will outlast high school, izzie and her friends form a secret society devoted to mischief that rights wrongs and pays back debts, but it spirals out of control when the whole town wants to participate. Alexandra sirowy is the author of the creeping and the telling. Its senior year, and izzie, harry, graham, and viv are the center of their universe. Inspiration behind first we were iv by alexandra sirowy. A group of teenagers, best friends, form a secret society. Dark, edgy, and wholly unpredictable, alexandra sirowy s first we were iv is the wild summer read you need.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Nothing says summer like a good secret society gone wrong tale, which sirowy s third novel, first we were iv, promises to deliver. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. This book content can easy access on pc, tablet or iphone. Download or stream first we were iv by alexandra sirowy.
Four longtime friends are rebels with a cause who form the order of iv. On one side, i really liked it it was thrilling, dark, and even a tad bit chilling. Alexandra sirowys first we were iv is a difficult book to sum up. This was my first read by her, and i know for sure i want to check out more by her in the future. The creeping and the telling are available wherever books are sold, and my third novel, first we were iv, will be released. Its a tribute to my own obsession with friendship and belonging, with the lengths we travel to find a place and to keep it, with rebellion, revolution, and courage, and with the secret worlds within us. Book giveaway for first we were iv by alexandra sirowy apr. Teen advisory board interviews alexandra sirowy for first. Alexandra sirowy s debut the creeping, an atmospheric thriller about multigenerational smalltown secrets, and the monsters we create to hide from our own evils, in which a girl vanished with her friend when they were both five, and was the only one who returned years later, she is beginning to recover memories from the event amidst a wave. First we were iv by alexandra sirowy, 9781481478434, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. On the other side, some parts just didnt work for me.
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