A review by lauren_miller
It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson

adventurous emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

this is everything I would've wanted in a sapphic YA romance as a teen. it has sports, it has supportive friends, it has chill parents, it has an adorable romance, and most importantly, it has a main character that feels so freaking real. I, as a 30-year-old woman, still identified so much with Charlie and her silly and sometimes irresponsible attitude at odds with her incredible determination and ability to lock in and challenge herself. I was absolutely rooting for her the whole time, and despite knowing that there would be some kind of third act conflict regarding their performance, was totally convinced that Charlie would make it through. Some people may complain that this ending is too happy, too convenience, too unrealistic—to which I say, sapphic stories deserve cliché HEAs too!! It makes me want to be a librarian—to have the ability to put this in the hands of queer kids and watch them enjoy reading while also feeling seen and represented. I seriously love and recommend picking this up!!