This book is lovely and heartwarming, though I subtracted one star for what I felt was a cheesy ending that somewhat took away from the impact of the rest of the novel. Cricket and Mia’s relationship felt so real and lived-in, and I loved all of the behind the scenes details of a professional soccer career in the making.

What I loved most is how the story never simplifies the complexities of love between sisters, between parents and children, between partners. It asks impossible questions, the kind that linger long after the last page. The result is a heartfelt, deeply moving novel that celebrates both the power and the cost of chasing something spectacular. I adored it.

wow I absolutely LOVED this book. One, being a soccer player, and also having a sister, this book hit home! This was spectacularly written and such a beautiful story. 100% recommend this book!

Sisters. Complex family relationships. Exploring self-discovery themes. This story has it all and more. I was hooked from the start. The writing is effortless and the book just captured my attention right away. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Bonus for a Maine setting! My fave.

This will probably be very popular with a lot of people but unfortunately, I could tell immediately that the writing style wasn't for me.

Beck Stein, you wrote such a phenomenal book with this! WOW! So captivating. The life of these girls and their expectations. All the heart strings were pulled with this one. I loved it.