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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Mia and Cricket were raised by a single mother who gave up her dreams to help make her daughter’s ones real. Or at least one of them. A family that loved soccer (futbol) more than anyone, they focused their life goal to make Cricket the US National Team future goalkeeper, everything in their lives was about that goal, the plan was set and Liz (their mother) and Mia (the oldest daughter) knew they’ll do anything to make that happen.
But life doesn’t care about your plans, life takes your plan and throws it away and tells you to find a different one to follow, life also tells you that sometimes the sacrifices you make mean nothing if you’re not really enjoying the life you’re making for yourself.
This story is about family, and siblings, and dreams and plans that make us forget sometimes what we already have in the present, that makes us forget to enjoy the people around us, people that have always put us first, sacrificing their own dreams for us, because that’s what life gave them and they had to act as adults and figure things out for a better life, not only for them but for their kids, their siblings, their parents. We are not alone in this world, even if sometimes it feels like it, we’re part of a family, we’re part of a community, and we need to learn to live fully, in connection to them, not isolated.
I really loved this one guys, like i’ve said before i really love reading stories about sisters and learn about how strong their connection is, and the love they have for each other. So if you’re interest in that and also in soccer and sports in general, this one is definitely for you.
Rating: 4 stars
Thank you to Dial Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
But life doesn’t care about your plans, life takes your plan and throws it away and tells you to find a different one to follow, life also tells you that sometimes the sacrifices you make mean nothing if you’re not really enjoying the life you’re making for yourself.
This story is about family, and siblings, and dreams and plans that make us forget sometimes what we already have in the present, that makes us forget to enjoy the people around us, people that have always put us first, sacrificing their own dreams for us, because that’s what life gave them and they had to act as adults and figure things out for a better life, not only for them but for their kids, their siblings, their parents. We are not alone in this world, even if sometimes it feels like it, we’re part of a family, we’re part of a community, and we need to learn to live fully, in connection to them, not isolated.
I really loved this one guys, like i’ve said before i really love reading stories about sisters and learn about how strong their connection is, and the love they have for each other. So if you’re interest in that and also in soccer and sports in general, this one is definitely for you.
Rating: 4 stars
Thank you to Dial Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was so incredibly perfect
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
medium-paced
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒈𝒊𝒇𝒕 ⚽❤️🌊✨
That is what this book is. A gift. It’s a story that can be understood and appreciated by those who have sisterly bonds. It is for those who have ever been part of a sports team, or something similar, where the dreams are as big as their sacrifices. If you value family, friends, and being there for each other when you need each other most, then this is the book for you.
Things start off with a bang, with one sister’s greatest achievement, and the other’s most harrowing day of her life, all occurring at once. We are then taken on a journey to the past, where we learn of Mia and Cricket’s origins, as well as their mother. I love learning about where people come from and about their life’s journey to date (fictional or otherwise), so of course I was eating this story up!! We are eventually brought back to the present (a few cry sessions later), and let me tell you, every aspect of this novel was simply gorgeous - the storytelling, the oceanside setting, the relationships. I loved all of it.
The true meaning of sacrifice and the strong bonds of family (specifically, sisters) are the main concepts explored throughout the novel. I couldn’t help but get emotional whenever Mia (the older sister) had to put her hopes and dreams on standby indefinitely for the sake of Cricket’s success. How many of us older sisters have done something similar for our own families, siblings, friends, coworkers, or perfect strangers?
There is a lot of reference to soccer. The game itself, well known players, the season dynamic, training, and the like. While it can be overwhelming at times, you can sense the passion behind it and can’t help but get fired up with these characters. Cricket could also be grating at times, but I had to remind myself of the burdens on her own shoulders and that her behaviours are simply a response to this.
Huge thank you to NetGalley and Dial Press for an e-ARC of this novel!
⚠️TW: Death of parent, grief, pregnancy, miscarriage, infertility, car accident, pandemic
⚽ Literary Fiction
⚽ Sisterly Bonds
⚽ Soccer ‘Goals’
⚽ Dreams & Sacrifices
That is what this book is. A gift. It’s a story that can be understood and appreciated by those who have sisterly bonds. It is for those who have ever been part of a sports team, or something similar, where the dreams are as big as their sacrifices. If you value family, friends, and being there for each other when you need each other most, then this is the book for you.
Things start off with a bang, with one sister’s greatest achievement, and the other’s most harrowing day of her life, all occurring at once. We are then taken on a journey to the past, where we learn of Mia and Cricket’s origins, as well as their mother. I love learning about where people come from and about their life’s journey to date (fictional or otherwise), so of course I was eating this story up!! We are eventually brought back to the present (a few cry sessions later), and let me tell you, every aspect of this novel was simply gorgeous - the storytelling, the oceanside setting, the relationships. I loved all of it.
The true meaning of sacrifice and the strong bonds of family (specifically, sisters) are the main concepts explored throughout the novel. I couldn’t help but get emotional whenever Mia (the older sister) had to put her hopes and dreams on standby indefinitely for the sake of Cricket’s success. How many of us older sisters have done something similar for our own families, siblings, friends, coworkers, or perfect strangers?
There is a lot of reference to soccer. The game itself, well known players, the season dynamic, training, and the like. While it can be overwhelming at times, you can sense the passion behind it and can’t help but get fired up with these characters. Cricket could also be grating at times, but I had to remind myself of the burdens on her own shoulders and that her behaviours are simply a response to this.
Huge thank you to NetGalley and Dial Press for an e-ARC of this novel!
⚠️TW: Death of parent, grief, pregnancy, miscarriage, infertility, car accident, pandemic
⚽ Literary Fiction
⚽ Sisterly Bonds
⚽ Soccer ‘Goals’
⚽ Dreams & Sacrifices
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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:
Yes