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Heart The Lover by Lily King

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This is easily one of my top favorite reads of 2025! I didn’t want Heart the Lover by Lily King to end. It’s a book where you feel all the feels: full of love, friendship, tragedy, and family. I will be recommending this book for a long time.

Book cover of '_Heart the Lover_' by Lily King featuring an orange background with stylized eyes and a flower design, showcasing the title and author's name.

5/5 stars ★★★★★

From the publisher: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Lily King has written another masterpiece. This book overflows with her brilliance and her heart. We are so lucky.” —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow

From the New York Times bestselling author of Writers & Lovers comes a magnificent and intimate new novel of desire, friendship, and the lasting impact of first love.

Published on: September 30, 2025

Pages: 256

To read more about the book: https://amzn.to/4q9qu1s

What I Liked About Heart the Lover:

I love stories about first love, and this one takes you right back. We follow ‘Jordan’ (as her friends call her) from her heady college days with Sam and Yash to her life as a mother 25 years later. King’s characterization is so masterful that I felt like I knew them personally. Now that it’s over, I feel a bit lost. Is it weird that I’m not ready to ‘meet’ new characters yet? Yes, I loved the book that much.

It’s a short book. If you are looking for an intense, edge-of-your-seat book, then this book isn’t for you. This is the kind of book where you cozy up with a blanket by the the fire. It was a nostalgic book for me, especially the first half.

I highly recommend this book. It was even recommended for a Goodreads Choice Award for 2025.

Favorite Quote:

“A great novel, a truly great one, not only captures a particular fictional experience, it alters and intensifies the way you experience your own life while you’re reading it. And it preserves it like a time capsule.”

When someone asks me what a book is about, I don’t always remember. But I can tell you how it made me feel. I can picture where I was when I was reading it. Sometimes, it helps to preserve the memories that were going on in my life at the moment. It’s why books are truly special.

Where To Buy This Book and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, Grove Press, and Lily King for my free copy. This is my honest opinion.

To read more about Lily King: https://lilykingbooks.com/

What is a book that ‘altered or intensified’ the way you looked at your own life?

Falling Apart and Other Gifts From the Universe by Catherine Ryan Hyde

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Catherine Ryan Hyde books always make me feel hopeful for the world, and Falling Apart and Other Gifts From the Universe didn’t disappoint. She seems to know how to take her characters through real-life struggles, and yet, you feel like the world can still be a cozy place to live. This is a 5-star book for me. I couldn’t wait to get back to the characters each day to find out how their life was going.

Book cover of 'Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe' by Catherine Ryan Hyde, featuring two individuals in a sunflower field under a cloudy sky.

5/5 stars ★★★★★

From the Publisher: Two disparate people―lost in their own way―find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.

Publication Date: November 11, 2025

Purchase the Book: https://amzn.to/48A7wKb

What I Liked About Falling Apart and Other Gifts From the Universe:

Focusing on the themes of hope, addiction, family, depression, and kindness, this book takes you through all of the emotions.

I absolutely love the two main characters: Addie Finch and Jonathan. Addie is a recovering alcoholic who is estranged from her son. Jonathan is a homeless teen that I wish I knew in real life. Their lives become intertwined, and their resilience is what makes them interesting people in the story. You can’t help but fall in love with both of them.

Many times, you come across people who become part of your chosen family. I know that I have those people in my life as well. It can be a special relationship, and filled with unexpected love and kindness. Hyde does a great job of portraying this in her book.

If you have ever struggled with addiction to drugs or alcohol, I think you will also appreciate this story. You see Addie go through the steps of AA, even though she has been sober for 8 years, as this is a constant struggle in her life. Wendy, her new sponsor, doesn’t take any crap from her. Everyone needs a Wendy in their life! I like the way that Hyde showed the struggle of alcoholism, and how it stays with you throughout life.

This is definitely a feel-good book, although it does have some topics that could trigger people. Hyde warns you about it in the beginning of the book. I highly recommend this book. It would make a great gift this holiday season.

My Favorite Quote From Falling Apart and Other Gifts From the Universe:

“You want to know what life has in store for you? Then get up and start living it and you’ll find out. You can’t figure it out in your head first. Put one foot in front of the other. Take a step with your left foot. Then one with your right foot. Repeat as necessary. More will be revealed. Nobody ever got anywhere lying in bed waiting to start something hard, because you will never feel ready.”

It’s a motivating short speech that could apply to anyone. I tend to swirl in my head with any problem, and it makes me almost immobile. I have to have more trust that life and my decisions will work themselves out. Just put one foot in front of the other.

Where To Buy This Book and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and Catherine Ryan Hyde for my free copy. This is my honest opinion.

To read more about Catherine Ryan Hyde: https://www.catherineryanhyde.com/

Have you read Falling Apart and Other Gifts From the Universe? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo

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A beautiful, thought-provoking story of love, death, faith, and family, Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo has truly stuck with me, earning a resounding five stars.

Cover of the novel 'Life, and Death, and Giants' by Ron Rindo, featuring a silhouette of a giant surrounded by a natural landscape.

5/5 stars ★★★★★

Read more about the story at: https://amzn.to/3XKx4zj

Published on: September 9th, 2025

From the publisher: A heart too big for this world. A life that changes everyone.

“Life, and Death, and Giants is an intriguing and alluring novel from beginning to end. The events are startling, sad, amusing, invigorating, and informative. Reading it is like meeting a family that you never knew existed and becoming close friends in a few weeks. Highly recommended.” –Jane Smiley, author of Lucky and A Thousand Acres

What I Liked About Life, and Death, and Giants

The story pulled me in right from the beginning. Gabriel Fisher was born weighing 18 pounds and was 27 inches long to an unmarried, shunned Amish woman in Wisconsin. This was also the day that his mother died. I don’t want to give away too much of the story from there.

I am intrigued by the Amish community, which is why I chose this book. With Gabriel’s love of animals and his gift of athleticism, it was hard to keep this 8-foot teenage giant hidden from the outside world, turning him from a boy into a figure of modern legend. The story is told through multiple points of view: his Amish grandmother, his football coach, the local veterinarian who became his mentor, and his friend, a local bar owner. All of these points of view truly added to the story. Each character is flawed in his/her own beautiful way.

I also loved the spirituality throughout, which isn’t surprising that it was included since his grandparents are Amish. The references to the poems of Emily Dickinson made my English teacher’s heart happy.

I think this will be a book that you keep hearing about this year. I hope you love it as much as I did.

A horse-drawn Amish buggy traveling along a rural road, with a scenic landscape of fields and clouds in the background. This could be in Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo.

My Favorite Quote From Life, and Death, and Giants:

The writing in this book is well-done. Although this quote isn’t a major part of the story, I appreciated the imagery of this paragraph.

“He looked a little chunkier than I’d remembered. I think every man’s front porch gets a little bigger with age. His beard was streaked with gray, with bits of sawdust clinging to it near the bottom and dusting the hair on his arms. He sat slumped over, elbows on the bar, staring down at his hands.”

In Rindo’s Acknowledgments section, this sentence made me smile. Hopefully, someday one of my students will feel the same way.

“Thank you to all of the teachers and professors I’ve had over the years who inspired with their passion for books and writing.”

Where To Buy Life, and Giants, and Death and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, Ron Rindo for my free copy. This is my honest opinion.

Now, I’d love to hear from you: Do you think that a community defines the person? Or does a person define himself? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

How Girls Are Made by Mandy McGinnis: Secrets, Scandals, and Sex Ed.

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Do you remember taking sex ed in school? When I was growing up, they would pull the girls into a separate trailer to talk about a girl’s body. When I started as a middle school teacher, I taught sex ed for four years. This was the reason that I chose this book. How Girls Are Made by Mandy McGinnis definitely pinpoints what it is like for teenager’s today.

Book cover of 'How Girls Are Made' by Mindy McGinnis, featuring a silhouette of a girl and colorful text on a dark background.

4/5 stars ★★★★☆

You can read the synopsis here: https://amzn.to/3IKxRfr

Published on: November 18, 2025

From the publisher: Sex Education meets Euphoria in this dark contemporary novel that tackles perfectionism, emotional abuse, and the dark side of social media.

What I Liked About How Girls Are Made:

As a teacher of teenagers, I feel like this would really appeal to my students. Would I recommend it to them? Yes, but not all of them. If I was a teenager, I would have eaten this book right up. It has secrets, scandals, and sex ed. I liked that McGinnis put a lot of needed information for teenagers about the world (sex ed, social media, bullying, domestic violence), without dummying it down for them. They will appreciate that also.

It also tore at my heart strings as a teacher of teenagers. I actually think this book would make teenagers think twice about their actions. That’s a good thing. I could picture my students as the main characters, and McGinnis did a nice job of portraying different types of kids that could be sitting right in my classroom.

What I Would Change:

The beginning definitely pulled me in. The last 40 pages or so were a jaw dropper. Even though I enjoyed the ending, I felt that it was abrupt. It was like I walked up to a tree, admired it, shook it, and then all of the apples hit me on the head.

I’m glad that I read the book. Even though it is a YA book, I still think adults would enjoy it.

A student with pink hair holds a sign that reads 'SECRETS. SCANDAL. SEX ED.' in a school hallway in the book How Girls Are Made.

Where To Buy How Girls Are Made and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Children’s Books, and Mindy McGinnis for my free copy. This is my honest opinion.

Now, I’d love to hear from you: Did you have sex ed in school? Do you feel it was effective? Do you feel social media is a positive or negative in a teenager’s life? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly

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Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors, and I’m always excited when a new Lincoln Lawyer book is published. The Proving Ground didn’t disappoint. It plunges Mickey Haller into a terrifying case where a mother is suing a tech company, alleging their AI companion essentially programmed a teenage boy to commit murder. If you are fascinated by the whole concept of AI and the negative impact it might have on the young people of today, then you will love this book!

Cover of 'The Proving Ground' by Michael Connelly, featuring a silhouette of a man walking through a modern corridor, with the title and author's name prominently displayed.

4/5 stars ★★★★☆

To read more about the book: https://amzn.to/47NAA0m

Published on: October 21, 2025

From the publisher: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, the Lincoln Lawyer is back with a case against an AI company whose product may have been responsible for the murder of a young girl.

What I Liked About The Proving Ground:

Mickey Haller returns once again to the courtroom, but this time he is in civil court. Michael Connelly definitely knows how to write an intense courtroom drama and relate it to today’s problems. Artificial Intelligence is such a timely topic, and as a teacher, I truly worry about how it is affecting the youth of today. Sure it is great for research, but as shown in this story, can kids differentiate between what is real and what is AI? I even struggle with it at times. Who is being held responsible for AI anyway?

In the story, a mother takes on a billion-dollar tech company that created an AI companion for a teenage boy. This boy murdered her daughter because the AI companion supposedly told him to. Intrigued yet? I always love how Mickey always finds a way to get to the bottom of what really happened in a court case. The other characters in the story add drama to the book, and that is why I love Connelly books. It’s fun to see Cisco, Lorna, and Maggie reappear and how they add to his character-driven books.

Quotes That Made Me Think From The Proving Ground:

** “Are you saying that an AI program like Wren will carry the biases of those who feed it data and train it? That is absolutely what I’m saying.”

It’s interesting to think that any biases that appear in AI are based on those that have inputted the data. It’s also scary to think about how ideas can be misconstrued but taken as the truth.

** “What is the Eliza effect? In short, it is people’s tendency to attribute human thoughts and emotions to machines.”

I mean, look at how many people have conversations with Alexa? Or Siri? I used to say thank you to Siri for answering my questions.

This, my friends, is why this is such a timely topic and book. Although fiction, it truly makes you think about AI in today’s world.

Where To Buy The Proving Ground and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, Little, Brown, & CO, and Michael Connelly for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.

Now, I’d love to hear from you: What are your thoughts about AI in today’s world?

The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham

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As a teacher, each school year brings about hope. There is nothing like meeting your students for the first time. What you don’t picture is a mixture of Mean Girls and Gossip Girl all rolled into one. The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, takes a fun look at not only working at a boarding school, but the chaos that can happen as a student.

Book cover of 'The Academy' by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham, featuring a young woman sitting on a lawn in front of a boarding school during autumn.

4/5 stars ★★★★☆

Published on: September 16, 2025

From the publisher: From #1 bestselling author of The Perfect Couple Elin Hilderbrand, and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham: the irresistible, deliciously scandalous story of one drama-filled year at a New England boarding school.

To read more about the book: https://amzn.to/4h8KDBm

What I Liked About The Academy:

The mixture of a mother/daughter writer is genius. I felt that both authors could do a great job of bringing their own expertise into this novel based on where they are in life: one offering the authentic teen perspective, the other, the mature, adult faculty perspective.

As a teacher, I could just feel those feelings of a new school year. Simone is a new, young teacher who wants to take on the world and relate to her students. Audre is the head of the school and you could feel the pressure that she was under throughout the book. “Audre thinks of each new school year as a blank composition book, a fresh box of sharpened pencils – but this reveals her age. To these kids, it’s…what? An empty Google doc, the cursor blinking at the top of a laptop screen?”

Charley, a student, reminded me of so many of my past students that loved to read and was every teacher’s dream. Andrew “East” Eastmen reminded me of John Bender in The Breakfast Club, who defied authority, but had a soft side as well. Davi is the “queen bee” on campus, but there is more to her than just her beauty. All of the characters seemed true to life, and this is why I enjoyed the book so much.

It made my heart happy, as an English teacher, that great vocabulary words were introduced, but then there were explanations to go along with them. Just think of the vocabulary that young adults could learn if this was included in all of their books.

I also had to laugh about all of the food that is mentioned in this book. It constantly made me hungry, and it made me wish I could go back to college and eat whatever, whenever I wanted.

Themes Dealt With In The Book:

There are issues introduced in this book that you might want to be aware of ahead of time: bulimia, teacher/student sex, bullying, suicide, and romance. Of course, these issues makes me hope that there is a sequel; I would definitely sign up for next semester!

Final Thoughts on The Academy:

This is an easy read, and the book keeps your attention throughout the story. I found the newly developed app in the story called, “Zip Zap” downright frightening. It exposes the dark secrets of the staff and students on campus. Can you imagine learning THAT lesson? My favorite part was the setting and characters. I think boarding schools are intriguing, and I would love to visit one someday. I’m a big fan of Elin Hildebrand and this book did not disappoint!

Where To Buy The Academy and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, Little, Brown & Co, Elin Hildebrand, and Shelby Cunningham for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.

Now, I’d love to hear from you: Would you or have you ever attended a boarding school? What was your experience?

The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

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Does the thought of a long car trip make you cringe or feel excited? If you are looking for a cozy, heartwarming book that makes you smile, then you should definitely read The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett. It’s an endearing novel that brought back car trip memories for me, even though I’ve never taken one with a long-lost uncle, his daughter, two kids, and a “talking” cat.

The cover of 'The Road to Tender Hearts' by Annie Hartnett featuring a colorful illustration of characters on a road trip in a red car, with a cat walking beside them against a desert backdrop.

4/5 stars ★★★★☆ (It is really a 4.5 for me)

To read about the premise: https://amzn.to/4lNkQje

Published on: April 29th, 2025

From the publisher: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A darkly comic and warm-hearted novel about an old man on a cross-country mission to reunite with his high school crush—bringing together his adult daughter, two orphaned kids, and a cat who can predict death—by the beloved author of Rabbit Cake and Unlikely Animals

What I Liked About The Road to Tender Hearts:

Initially, the cover didn’t appeal to me, but after finishing the book, it totally makes sense. Each character is represented on the cover, and they are all lovable in their own way. My favorite, though, was Pancakes, the cat. He couldn’t talk out loud, but you could read his thoughts, which kept me laughing. I mean, who doesn’t love a cat that walks on a leash and is called, “The angel of death”?

I also loved the two kids, Luna and Ollie. Luna is a tough-minded fourth-grader, and I have a feeling we would have been friends at that age. Her “Irish twin,” Ollie, is sweet and caring, and their sibling relationship is one of the highlights of the story.

A Mix of Light and Dark

At times, the events in the story didn’t seem plausible, but for some reason, it just added to the fun and humor. This is balanced by the realistic subplots that deal with serious topics like death and alcoholism. I love a story that can make me laugh while still having a grounding sense of reality.

I definitely recommend this book. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

An orange cat walking on a leash along a concrete surface. Pancakes in the story The Road to Tender Hearts.

Where To Buy The Road to Tender Hearts and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and Annie Hartnett for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.

Now, I’d love to hear from you: What is your favorite car trip that you have ever taken? I’d love to hear the stories.

Influenced by Sara Darer Littman and Cindy L. Otis

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This is such a good read for middle schoolers and up. So many students say they don’t need to study in school because they are going to become an athlete or an influencer. Is being an influencer all that it is cracked up to be? Influenced by Sara Darer Littman and Cindy L. Otis, although fiction, takes a hard look at this lifestyle and how it can change a person’s life.

Book cover of 'Influenced' by Sarah Darer Littman and Cindy L. Otis, featuring a girl with a smartphone, surrounded by colorful bokeh lights, highlighting the theme of friendship and influence.

4/5 stars ★★★★☆

To read the synopsis: https://amzn.to/3UsBGsm

Published on: August 19, 2025

From the publisher: What happens when friendship goes too far?

What I Liked About Influenced:

I’m intrigued by influencers. I’m a sucker for a good reality show. What I don’t usually think about is how the person became an influencer in the first place or how it has changed their life. This story is centered around two high school girls in the 10th grade. Elizabeth, known as “Bliss” online, has cerebral palsy and became an instant Tik Tok sensation by accident. Lainey, like many other people, starts to respond to Bliss and believes that Bliss is now her best friend.

My heart went out to Bliss. She always wanted to be an influencer, until she didn’t. She realizes that it isn’t as easy as it looks, and it can start controlling her life. It also starts controlling her relationships with people. Lainey is dealing with divorced parents, and a twin brother who moves across the country to live with their dad and his new family.

Littman and Otis portrayed the high school characters in a very true way. Between friendships, bullies, family problems and the romances that start to blossom, high school is hard. I’m just so thankful that I didn’t have social media around to throw that into the mix. The characters are realistic, and I believe that young adults will enjoy this book. I also believe that I will never be too old to enjoy a good YA book myself. This would be a great book for discussion in any secondary classroom.

Influenced is an easy read. It is told from two different viewpoints, and in different timelines. I like how the authors threw in some surprises by setting up the book this way.

Two teenage girls sitting outside, engaged with their smartphones. One girl, in a wheelchair, is wearing a gray hoodie and the other has blonde hair in a denim jacket. This is from the book Influenced.

My Favorite Quote From Influenced:

“True friends can spread their roots and grow in different directions. But we’re still part of the same tree, no matter how far our roots spread.”

So many of my past students are heading off to college this month. I kept thinking about them as I read this quote. You can be miles away from your friends. Your life can change drastically, even as an adult, from that of your friends. But if you are true friends, none of that will matter.

Where To Buy Influenced and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, Scholastic, Sarah Darer Littman and Cindy L. Otis for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.

Now, I’d love to hear from you: Who is your favorite influencer and why? I’d love to hear the stories.

Falling Into Place by Allison Ashley: A Rom-Com Review

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Did you ever “crush” on the sibling of one of your friends? Fantasies about your best friend’s brother usually don’t turn out well, but what if they did? Falling Into Place by Allison Ashley is a witty rom-com that explores just that, making it the perfect read for a cozy summer day. Take an up-and-coming fashion stylist in Oklahoma and mix it with a broody, reclusive doctor, and you have the perfect mix.

Cover of the book 'Falling Into Place' by Allison Ashley, featuring a blue background with pink text, illustration of a male doctor and a female character, along with playful cats and flowers.

4/5 stars ★★★★☆

To read more about the story line: https://amzn.to/3HpDcbG

Published on: August 19, 2025

From the publisher: “Finding a date for a reclusive bachelor is her job. It’s also a risk when she becomes the perfect match in an emotional and hopeful romance by the author of If Tomorrow Never Comes.“

What I Liked About Falling Into Place:

This is a feel-good book, but it was more than that for me. I enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters, Carly and Brooks. Ashley created two characters that were relatable in today’s world. Carly, an accoutant who does personal styling on the side, fantasized about her best friend’s brother, Brooks, while in high school. Brooks was popular in high school, however, he has changed his ways while becoming a doctor. Now, he would rather tend to his garden and play with his cat in his spare time. When Carly starts styling Brooks in order to get a date, things change for both of them. The idea of getting Brooks ready for his dates on a “Bachelor” adventure around Oklahoma was fun to read.

The most compelling part, though, was the relationship between Brooks and his coach from high school. After Brooks’ mom passed away while he was in school, Coach kept pushing him to toughen up and purse his dreams. I think it’s sweet how Coach was always there for him. I also resonated with the relationship that Brooks has with his two older sisters. It was these relationships that made me want to keep reading.

“But with love, it’s not as much about what you win if you hedge your bets just right. It’s about what you stand to lose if you don’t.”

While the ending may be predictable, the journey to get there, filled with heartwarming subplots and authentic character relationships, is what makes Falling Into Place a truly rewarding read. This is why I gave it four stars.

A smiling male doctor in a white coat and scrubs stands next to a stylish woman in a pink blouse and black suit, discussing documents in a bright, modern office setting. These are the characters from Falling Into Place by Allison Ashley.

Where To Buy The Book and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, Montlake, and Allison Ashley for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.

Now, I’d love to hear from you: Did you ever have a crush on the sibling of one of your friends?

What’s Yours Is Mine by Jennifer Jabaley

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Have you ever met a mom who is obsessed with her daughter’s achievements in sports? We’re talking a level of Dance Moms obsessed. Jennifer Jabaley’s What’s Yours Is Mine offers a fun take on this dynamic, featuring two teenage best friends who are dancers, one over-the-top mom, and another mom simply trying to reconnect with her daughter.

Book cover of 'What's Yours Is Mine' by Jennifer Jabaley featuring the title in bold red letters and a pair of scissors on a gray background.

4/5 stars ★★★★☆

You can read the synopsis of the book: https://amzn.to/4l1uqhX

Published on: August 5, 2025

From the publisher: “Determined daughters. Controlling mothers. There’s no such thing as friendly competition in a twisty novel of suspense about ambition, revenge, and unrealized dreams.”

What I Liked About What’s Yours Is Mine:

I really enjoyed the characterization in Jabaley’s book. The story is told from the different perspectives of the four characters: Elise, Colette, Valerie, and Kate. We get a look into the life of dancers and their moms. Elise is the manic mom of Colette’s achievement in dance. Colette is doing everything she can to make her mom happy. Kate is Colette’s best friend, and a dancer herself. Valerie is Kate’s mom. She struggles because she doesn’t understand Kate’s love of dance. She also doesn’t understand why Kate would rather be at Colette’s house all of the time.

My favorite character was Kate. I admire someone who has grit and determination to achieve her goals. She persists even if she doesn’t have the means to make it happen. In order to pay for her dance lessons, Kate even cleans the dance studio to help offset the fees.

My least favorite character was Elise. You aren’t supposed to love her, but I think a lot of parents will relate to her, especially if you have a child involved in sports.

This was an easy read, and I definitely wanted to find out how it ended. I gave this four out of five stars because I enjoyed reading it. The ending seemed a little rushed, but I thought it wrapped up nicely. Middle school readers and young adults would enjoy this book as well.

Two teenage girls in dance attire stand side by side, with serious expressions, while two women, presumably their mothers, watch from behind in a dance studio setting. This is what they looked like in What's Yours Is Mine by Jennifer Jabaley.

Where To Buy The Book and More:

Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and Jennifer Jabaley for my free copy of this book. This is my honest review.

Now, I’d love to hear from you: Have you ever met a parent that is obsessed with their child’s achievement in sports? I’d love to hear the stories.

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