A review by toscareads
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic

emotional tense 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

4.0

Neil Josten has been running from his father and his haunted past for most of his life, until he’s given an opportunity to play the sport he loves for Palmetto State University. Only thing is, this will put him in the spotlight where it’s easier for his father to find him, and it requires him to play with a group of delinquents - one of which he remembers from his past.

Overall the book was very well written, save from the occasional line that brought me secondhand embarrassment, but nowhere near enough to deter me from wanting to finish it. I found it a very easy and quick read, and just really enjoyed it!

The book is largely based around a made-up sport called Exy, and therefore involves a lot of descriptions regarding it. However, even being someone who tends to stay away from sports at all costs, it didn’t bother me in the slightest.

The interactions in this book, and I’m not exaggerating, gave me life. A couple of emotionally damaged teenagers that are forced to get along? Please and thank you. The power dynamics in the group are just so well written and intriguing, and although they’re not very detailed in the beginning, I was still living for every shred that did shine through.
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