A review by girlreading
The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

This was an absolute joy to read. It's sweet, genuine, funny and written with so much heart and care. The multiple facets of casual representation was a delight and I loved that, whilst it was discussed, this wasn't a book about transphobia, it was a coming-of-age love story between two boys navigating their passions with their identities and voices. It was also a story of friendship and family (I especially adored the dynamic between Spencer and his autistic little brother, Theo) and the power of being a team and having your teammates backs. Isaac Fitzsimons writing style was comfortable and effortless to read in the best kind of way and is someone I'd happily read more from in the future. This is such a joyous example of the multitudes YA contemporary stories can contain and I loved my time with it.
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