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A review by alexfromistemor
Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Thanks to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for an eARC of this title!
Two queer high school football stories in the span of a month?? Huh...
This was a really great book! I felt for the protagonists, even though I sometimes have trouble understanding that small town, southern US mindset of sports (particularly football) being god...unless you're a girl.
Jack and Amber's arc's through the narrative were both very strong. Obviously, I think Amber goes through the biggest change from start to finish, but they do both go through a lot. The romance between them was sweet, when they butted heads it was understandable (as long as you looked at it from their POV), and the you couldn't wipe the smile off my face once it got the the climax and ending.
The supporting cast were good. I had a little trouble relating to them all the time, but maybe that was a me thing.
No real issues I had with the book. As I said, great book! 4.5 stars.
Two queer high school football stories in the span of a month?? Huh...
This was a really great book! I felt for the protagonists, even though I sometimes have trouble understanding that small town, southern US mindset of sports (particularly football) being god...unless you're a girl.
Jack and Amber's arc's through the narrative were both very strong. Obviously, I think Amber goes through the biggest change from start to finish, but they do both go through a lot. The romance between them was sweet, when they butted heads it was understandable (as long as you looked at it from their POV), and the you couldn't wipe the smile off my face once it got the the climax and ending.
The supporting cast were good. I had a little trouble relating to them all the time, but maybe that was a me thing.
No real issues I had with the book. As I said, great book! 4.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Alcohol and Death