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bergerta0313 's review for:
Pitch
by Will Parkinson
Pitch is my first book by Will Parkinson and what a beautiful beginning.
Taylor is your typical high school student who is struggling with where they fit in. The day that Jackson walks into his homeroom Taylor knows he wants Jackson. But why would the popular, good looking, starting pitcher for the baseball team look twice at him?
Jackson is the new guy in school, which is something he is familiar with and is hoping baseball is his ticket to being accepted. After struggling with his mom leaving when he was young and moving from place to place as he grew up Jackson just wants a place where he can put down some roots.
In comes the bitchy cheerleader (no I do not have jealousy issues left over from high school LOL) and she basically messes up everything. Throw in a crazy stalker, and the most awesome best friend in the world and you have the makings for a truly engaging story. And that doesn't even take into consideration the incredible summer camp that Taylor and his best friend Ben are peer counselors at.
This is a story of friendship and loyalty and betrayal that is told without being preachy. It's told in a way that I think any YA can read and relate too. Situations arise that a kid of 16-17 would absolutely react to in the way that the author portrays. And you as the reader can see what's happening but have no way to stop it. You have positive adult representation which doesn't always happen in YA books but was great to read here.
Fabulous story with great characters!
Taylor is your typical high school student who is struggling with where they fit in. The day that Jackson walks into his homeroom Taylor knows he wants Jackson. But why would the popular, good looking, starting pitcher for the baseball team look twice at him?
Jackson is the new guy in school, which is something he is familiar with and is hoping baseball is his ticket to being accepted. After struggling with his mom leaving when he was young and moving from place to place as he grew up Jackson just wants a place where he can put down some roots.
In comes the bitchy cheerleader (no I do not have jealousy issues left over from high school LOL) and she basically messes up everything. Throw in a crazy stalker, and the most awesome best friend in the world and you have the makings for a truly engaging story. And that doesn't even take into consideration the incredible summer camp that Taylor and his best friend Ben are peer counselors at.
This is a story of friendship and loyalty and betrayal that is told without being preachy. It's told in a way that I think any YA can read and relate too. Situations arise that a kid of 16-17 would absolutely react to in the way that the author portrays. And you as the reader can see what's happening but have no way to stop it. You have positive adult representation which doesn't always happen in YA books but was great to read here.
Fabulous story with great characters!