Devon has been happy to sit on the sidelines of life, crushing on her best friend, a football player named Cas, and never committing to any activity. During her senior year, life has thrown her some curve balls. Her cousin, Foster, has come to live with him, and he doesn't fit in at all until his freakish ability to kick a ball lands him a spot on the football team. Because of this, Devon is thrown into the world of Ezra, the intense and driven star running back who is working to coach Foster. Suddenly, the sidelines are no longer safe for Devon, and she must start making some big plays in life and love. A cross of Pride and Prejudice and Friday Night Lights, this romance will make you swoon.
First and Then by Emma Mills
Devon has been happy to sit on the sidelines of life, crushing on her best friend, a football player named Cas, and never committing to any activity. During her senior year, life has thrown her some curve balls. Her cousin, Foster, has come to live with him, and he doesn't fit in at all until his freakish ability to kick a ball lands him a spot on the football team. Because of this, Devon is thrown into the world of Ezra, the intense and driven star running back who is working to coach Foster. Suddenly, the sidelines are no longer safe for Devon, and she must start making some big plays in life and love. A cross of Pride and Prejudice and Friday Night Lights, this romance will make you swoon.
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Zeroboxer by Fonda Lee At age 17, Carl "the Raptor" Luca has only lost one fight, and as he continues to win, he has to prove he the smarts and strength to defeat more experienced and successful opponents. Carl's match-ups are even more exciting that a traditional MMA bout. Set in the future, Carl is a zeroboxer, where opponents use MMA style moves and flying in a zero gravity cube where they fight. Fights are held on the moon, Mars, and other colonized planets, and the sport is just gaining popularity on earth, mostly due to Carl's success. Carl is one of the first earthborns to be successful in this athletic and dangerous sport. As his fame grows, Carl learns some dark secrets about the sport, and what he does with this information could change life in this universe for good. With action-packed fight scenes, plot twists, and well-developed characters, this action-packed mystery should be a huge hit for fans of boxing, MMA, and action. It was fast-paced and fantastic. Highly recommended! |
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