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cats33's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Vomit, and Medical content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Medical trauma, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
annahamburger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Classism, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Abandonment, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, and Transphobia
dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
When Phoebe Matthews gets the opportunity to try out for the U.S. Women’s World Cup Team after getting drafted in the first round of the AWSA, she feels that her hard work is finally paying off. Meanwhile, U.S. soccer legend Grace Henderson is burnt out over her decade-long career and is grudgingly placed on the sidelines after getting injured. As Phoebe is placed as Grace’s replacement, the two try to work together in order for both of them to make the World Cup and if their relationship can be something more.
I thought Cleat Cute for the most part was okay. This is my first time reading Wilsner’s work and her writing style was good. Along with having an interesting plot, Wilsner’s writing does keep you engaged in the characters, even if you’re not a huge soccer fan. Phoebe and Grace were good MCs and I liked how Wilsner used a third-person dual POV to explore their character development with their own moments for growth.
Personally, as a #ActuallyAutistic book reviewer, I really appreciate the neurodivergent representation in Cleat Cute and it was one of the reasons why I was interested in reading this book. In the book, Phoebe is diagnosed with ADHD and Grace is believed to be Autistic (never really confirmed in the book). I thought that Wilsner did a good job with accurately portraying Grace and Phoebe, and I feel that this book can resonate with neurodivergent readers.
Though I don’t know if I would read this book again, Cleat Cute is a good choice for readers who are looking for a queer sports rom-com with neurodivergent leads.
When Phoebe Matthews gets the opportunity to try out for the U.S. Women’s World Cup Team after getting drafted in the first round of the AWSA, she feels that her hard work is finally paying off. Meanwhile, U.S. soccer legend Grace Henderson is burnt out over her decade-long career and is grudgingly placed on the sidelines after getting injured. As Phoebe is placed as Grace’s replacement, the two try to work together in order for both of them to make the World Cup and if their relationship can be something more.
I thought Cleat Cute for the most part was okay. This is my first time reading Wilsner’s work and her writing style was good. Along with having an interesting plot, Wilsner’s writing does keep you engaged in the characters, even if you’re not a huge soccer fan. Phoebe and Grace were good MCs and I liked how Wilsner used a third-person dual POV to explore their character development with their own moments for growth.
Personally, as a #ActuallyAutistic book reviewer, I really appreciate the neurodivergent representation in Cleat Cute and it was one of the reasons why I was interested in reading this book. In the book, Phoebe is diagnosed with ADHD and Grace is believed to be Autistic (never really confirmed in the book). I thought that Wilsner did a good job with accurately portraying Grace and Phoebe, and I feel that this book can resonate with neurodivergent readers.
Though I don’t know if I would read this book again, Cleat Cute is a good choice for readers who are looking for a queer sports rom-com with neurodivergent leads.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Vomit
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