I really wanted to like this book, but I had a hard time reading it because of the formatting. It was difficult to understand who was saying what, and also the social media posts were confusing as well. I thought the premise was really cool, and felt extremely fun, but the eBook was just a tough read. I might pick this up as a physical book when it comes out and see if it's any better to read that way.

um ok wow. I've never read anything like this. Really impressive, and definitely worth reading. I never thought I would care about volleyball but now I find myself obsessed?

While the message is great, and the inclusivity of trans characters is wonderful, I had a really difficult time with the formatting of the book. The characters do not speak in quotation marks, and the social media posts weren’t formatted any differently. I really enjoyed the characters and the overall discussion and dialogue, but it was difficult to read because of the formatting.

I’m sorry, this one seemed like it could be interesting but couldn’t hold my attention! The specific style of writing seems like something I’d need to be in a specific mood for. Might give it another try in the future!

I don't know if it was the format of this book or what, but I could not get fully into it. I loved the beginning, and I love the premise, but I didn't know where it was going. I may pick this up when it is physical and see if that helps any. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an electronic copy of this.

This left me thinking a lot about fame, performativity, race, racism, racial projections, internalized oppression, trans misogyny, Asian American femininity, envy, the role of the chorus and social media. The first sentence drew me in & I'm partway through the book. An engaging, postmodern narrative - I look forward to reading more!

I had to sit with this one for a bit, because it was a loaded piece of art.

I LOVE SATIRICAL NARRATIVES, especially when there is mixed media formatting.

Buckle up, babes.

Six and Green are volleyball superstars. And now it’s time for the big game! Yay, sports!! Six and Green are also trans women fighting for their lives on and off the court, defying internet trolls and maintaining their sponsorships.

Hot Girls with Balls, yet satirical, paints a picture of how trans persons are fetishized, ridiculed, and erased to appease the current flow of societal “acceptances.” From the way they are invalidated and preyed upon in online spaces, in person through violent acts, and within governing bodies to strip rights is infuriating and sad in this day and age. But glorifying over sexualized trans women because their body parts mirror that of what’s deemed “hot” and “sexy” and “what women should look like” …

Dang, this was good, and its messaging definitely stuck with me.

I am so thankful to Catapult Books, Benedict Nguyên, and Netgalley for granting me advanced digital access before this one hits shelves on July 1, 2025.