You had me at soccer gays.

You Don't Have a Shot is a heartwarming, funny, and incredibly gay YA sports romance. It also features one of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers. I loved the banter between Vale and Leticia and the deep connections the girls at camp formed with each other. This had me smiling big at the end. A book I'll certainly be suggesting to others.

I'M SCREAMING!!! I loved loved loved this book! Reading this book made me want to rewatch Bend it Like Beckham and She's the Man. The enemies to lovers trope was executed so well, I could feel the tension! The found family aspect was really sweet and there was depth in the side characters that made it feel more genuine. This book also touched on some heavy family themes that I was not expecting to relate to as much as I did. I can't recommend this book enough!

Where to start? This book follows Valentina Castillo-Green's summer at soccer camp as she co-captains her team with her rival Leticia. While she finds the experiences very aggravating in the beginning, them ending up paired together probably is the best thing that could have to Vale. I love the banter that they have between each other, it's very easy to understand why her best friends Ovie and Dina would make fun of her so much about her obsession with Leticia. I feel like this book was able to grapple with how the pressures from a parent (especially a parent that is very scant with their affection) can lead to someone pushing themself into become a person that they may not really want to be. Seeing Vale slowly regain a love of soccer with the help of her team and rebuild the relationships that she actively damaged was touching. With this and Ophelia After All under her belt, I am very excited to see the next thing that Racquel Marie whips up.