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A review by aingealwroth
Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
While you will run face first into some neurotypical nonsense (like the girls not declaring what conversation they are actually having) and a very strong amount of internalized neurodivergent/ableist shaming, this book is otherwise a lot of light hearted, hot, Sapphic rom-com goodness. What little drama there is gets swiftly (and cleanly) resolved and everything ends on a high "do what makes you happy" note. Would recommend.
(Bonus, while it is a sports book and there is some discussion of sports, and in-depth understanding of football or American soccer is not needed. It makes sense as the characters discuss it, and most terms have context to explain. Would improve rec for the book if you like the sport, though, as it is infused with the plot.)
(Bonus, while it is a sports book and there is some discussion of sports, and in-depth understanding of football or American soccer is not needed. It makes sense as the characters discuss it, and most terms have context to explain. Would improve rec for the book if you like the sport, though, as it is infused with the plot.)
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail