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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Transphobia, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia, Vomit, Abandonment
The vibes were perfect. I wish I could read this again for the first time. The MC’s are my personality now and I had so many feelings I will probably never touch this book again, definitely recommend!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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 was such a great sports romance!!! It had the perfect amount of sports in it for context, without overwhelming the story. Also I love a good friends-to-lovers and this one was soooo good! They were so cute together, I loved getting to see them learn to open up to others and find the love that they both deserve. I also loved the discussions of what it means to be queer, specifically trans, in sports and discussing representation! Very important conversations to be having!! And the found family and team dynamic was so heartwarming endearing!! Overall, I definitely recommend this one!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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:
Yes
I love stories that center hope and optimism and joy, especially when they're queer stories! The Prospects does that in a way that feels honest, true, and possible.
Gene is the most chaotically optimistic person I've read and I love him for it. He is unapologetically himself the whole time, flaws and fears and wants and all of it. He's gay, he's trans, he's neurodivergent (ADHD), he's an athlete. Luis is a darling with his anxiety and quiet support. I loved seeing their relationship bloom and grow, watching them settle into themselves. It's a very queer experience to give yourself permission to want things that someone like you hasn't achieved before and KT Hoffman captured it brilliantly.
If you're like me -- not a baseball fan AT ALL -- don't let that stop you from reading this book. Yes, baseball is a huge part of Gene's life and story but it's done in such a way that even total noobs can understand. I never felt lost or bored by it. It's unpredictable and demands optimism in the face of uncertainty. It's perfectly Gene and perfect for him.
Many thanks to NetGalley, The Dial Press, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Gene is the most chaotically optimistic person I've read and I love him for it. He is unapologetically himself the whole time, flaws and fears and wants and all of it. He's gay, he's trans, he's neurodivergent (ADHD), he's an athlete. Luis is a darling with his anxiety and quiet support. I loved seeing their relationship bloom and grow, watching them settle into themselves. It's a very queer experience to give yourself permission to want things that someone like you hasn't achieved before and KT Hoffman captured it brilliantly.
If you're like me -- not a baseball fan AT ALL -- don't let that stop you from reading this book. Yes, baseball is a huge part of Gene's life and story but it's done in such a way that even total noobs can understand. I never felt lost or bored by it. It's unpredictable and demands optimism in the face of uncertainty. It's perfectly Gene and perfect for him.
Many thanks to NetGalley, The Dial Press, and the author for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
C’était mignon, avec beaucoup de représentations mais il manque quelque chose à mon goût.
Étant une fan de romance sportive qui déteste le sport j’apprécie quand même mes lectures car on a souvent des explications sur le sport mais pas dans ce livre. Je n’ai donc rien compris pour ce qui concernait l’aspect baseball et c’est dommage car il y avait un bon équilibre entre le sport et la romance.
On a une bonne dose de représentations avec un personnage principal, Gene qui est un homme trans, Luis le love interest qui est latino, gay, souffre d’anxiété et a un côté du visage paralysé à cause d’un accident de voiture. On a aussi le mari de son meilleur ami, Vince, qui est sourd donc ils utilisent le langage des signes pour communiquer.
Pour le côté romance on ne peut pas appeler ça un ennemies to lovers mais plutôt j’avais un dent contre toi car tu m’a blessé mais je passe vite au dessus to lovers. Leur relation est quand même mignonne et douce mais le third act breakup (quand ils se séparent à 70/80% de la fin et se remettent ensemble) m’a gâché le plaisir car ça enlève des scènes où on pourrait voir leur relation évoluer. Ce qui est dommage car il n’y a pas tant de scènes que ça entre eux vu qu’on a l’aspect sportif bien présent.
En bref c’était sympa mais je n’ai pas compris grand chose à l’aspect baseball et j’aurais aimé un peu plus de romance.
Étant une fan de romance sportive qui déteste le sport j’apprécie quand même mes lectures car on a souvent des explications sur le sport mais pas dans ce livre. Je n’ai donc rien compris pour ce qui concernait l’aspect baseball et c’est dommage car il y avait un bon équilibre entre le sport et la romance.
On a une bonne dose de représentations avec un personnage principal, Gene qui est un homme trans, Luis le love interest qui est latino, gay, souffre d’anxiété et a un côté du visage paralysé à cause d’un accident de voiture. On a aussi le mari de son meilleur ami, Vince, qui est sourd donc ils utilisent le langage des signes pour communiquer.
Pour le côté romance on ne peut pas appeler ça un ennemies to lovers mais plutôt j’avais un dent contre toi car tu m’a blessé mais je passe vite au dessus to lovers. Leur relation est quand même mignonne et douce mais le third act breakup (quand ils se séparent à 70/80% de la fin et se remettent ensemble) m’a gâché le plaisir car ça enlève des scènes où on pourrait voir leur relation évoluer. Ce qui est dommage car il n’y a pas tant de scènes que ça entre eux vu qu’on a l’aspect sportif bien présent.
En bref c’était sympa mais je n’ai pas compris grand chose à l’aspect baseball et j’aurais aimé un peu plus de romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Deadnaming, Car accident, Death of parent
fast-paced
hopeful
inspiring
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