A review by readingonthehorizon
Just One of the Boys by Leah Rooper

emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Read in one sitting and I'm honestly surprised at how nice this was. Whilst it is a glorified wattpad book, with it's repetition of particular phases often stemming from a more limited vocabulary, it does showcase the lack of respect and representation of women in sports.

She's the Man paved the way for this conversation of women in sport and I'm glad it was brought to the hockey scene in Just One of the Boys (and many other pieces of media and such), even though it's just a short romance novel. Now with the PWHL set in motion, maybe Alice can have her big moment in the professional league.
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