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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
This book was exactly what I needed to read after a reading slump - it was sweet and with likable, well-developed main characters. It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows since a large part of the book dealt with misogyny and homophobia towards Jack as a female football player, but I did love that all of the parents in the book were amazing and really supportive and encouraging of their children. It was just school where they faced a bad environment, but the parents made me very happy. Also, it was just fun to see a classic cheerleader + fb player romance but make it gay! And Miguel and Amber's friendship / beard relationship was so sweet as was Jack with Morgan and Sage - I love friendship! Also, Amber actually did a good job of apologizing (which you don't see in romance often) and the conflict was believable. These characters were v sweet and I just want the best for all of them!
2.5
this was a cute sapphic romance thats about it tbh.
nothing too groundbreaking
at first i genuinely disliked amber but my dislike shifted to jack the more i was reading. the whole time jack was calling amber self centered but lord she failed to notice how entitled she was acting which was genuinely pissing me off.
this was a light read that was pretty fun
this was a cute sapphic romance thats about it tbh.
nothing too groundbreaking
at first i genuinely disliked amber but my dislike shifted to jack the more i was reading. the whole time jack was calling amber self centered but lord she failed to notice how entitled she was acting which was genuinely pissing me off.
this was a light read that was pretty fun
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Every cheerleader needs her QB, and every QB needs her cheerleader🥰 Adorable sapphic romance, heavier emotionally than I initially thought it might be. Overall I had a good time reading it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the cutest and sweetest sports romance I've read in a while. This sapphic romance tackles some challenging conversions relating to homophobia, misogyny, and living as a queer teenager. I had no idea that this book would get so deep when I started it.
Amber McCloud's dream is to be the cheer captain. Amber has it all planned out, and she has been playing the part to be offered this role. When the high school Quarterback Robbie is killed in a car accident, the team and squad are notified there will be a new replacement, Jack Walsh. Only the team and squad aren't prepared for Jaclyn Walsh, and they refuse to play or cheer for a girl, especially not the girl who replaced their beloved QB, Robbie. Amber isn't too bothered by this new development. She thinks Jack is kind of hot. Amber has two choices, make the team and squad love Jack like she is beginning to, or be on the outs and lose the opportunity to become cheer captain.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching jack and Amber fall for each other and find themselves. At first, I found neither Jack nor Amber to be likable characters. However, as I progressed further into the book, I developed a sweet spot for them. It was interesting to view both dynamics of this sports romance. We got dual POV where we gained insight into Amber and her role on the cheer squad and Jack's POV as the only female player on the football team. They both endured struggles that helped them mold their identity and find love. They both, in a way, were risking it all for one another, which made this romance altogether swoon-worthy and a top read on my shelf. Although this is a high-school romance, it doesn't feel that way. The writing was done so well and contained pop-culture references without seeming too cheesy or like an adult writing a high-school romance. This book comes equipped with steam and some fade-to-black because this is YA, but those scenes are still rewarding.
Overall, I loved this book and would recommend it.
Thank you, Dahlia Adler & NetGalley
*eARC received in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley*
Amber McCloud's dream is to be the cheer captain. Amber has it all planned out, and she has been playing the part to be offered this role. When the high school Quarterback Robbie is killed in a car accident, the team and squad are notified there will be a new replacement, Jack Walsh. Only the team and squad aren't prepared for Jaclyn Walsh, and they refuse to play or cheer for a girl, especially not the girl who replaced their beloved QB, Robbie. Amber isn't too bothered by this new development. She thinks Jack is kind of hot. Amber has two choices, make the team and squad love Jack like she is beginning to, or be on the outs and lose the opportunity to become cheer captain.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching jack and Amber fall for each other and find themselves. At first, I found neither Jack nor Amber to be likable characters. However, as I progressed further into the book, I developed a sweet spot for them. It was interesting to view both dynamics of this sports romance. We got dual POV where we gained insight into Amber and her role on the cheer squad and Jack's POV as the only female player on the football team. They both endured struggles that helped them mold their identity and find love. They both, in a way, were risking it all for one another, which made this romance altogether swoon-worthy and a top read on my shelf. Although this is a high-school romance, it doesn't feel that way. The writing was done so well and contained pop-culture references without seeming too cheesy or like an adult writing a high-school romance. This book comes equipped with steam and some fade-to-black because this is YA, but those scenes are still rewarding.
Overall, I loved this book and would recommend it.
Thank you, Dahlia Adler & NetGalley
*eARC received in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley*
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
medium-paced