Book Review: From the Sidelines

 

Friends don’t look at each other like that—right?

Blair Miller is used to pressure. Former college soccer star, gym owner, relentless competitor—she thrives on challenge. But nothing could have prepared her for life as the NFL’s first female player. Overnight, she’s gone from coaching classes at Embers & Ashes to breaking barriers and kicking extra points for the Upstate Cosmos.

Crowds? Cameras? Press? Blair can handle it. A whole different kind of challenge is Tyson Bishop–her best friend, biggest what-if, and now her teammate.

Tyson’s loved Blair for as long as he can remember—quietly, patiently, from the sidelines. Now between every look, every practice, and every moment they shouldn’t want more… it’s getting harder to hold back.

They’ve spent years playing it safe. Maybe it’s time to rewrite the playbook?

My Review

I absolutely love this book. It is so uplifting and empowering. What I loved the most through is that most everyone was very encouraging and supportive of Blair. Yet it did not feel forced or like everyone had to support Blair. They honestly were excited to have Blair on the team

In regard to Blair and Tyson and their relationship, I liked it. They are both so supportive of one another. I loved getting to see how they went from friends to lovers. Yet they frustrated me a bit because there were signs that they both were interested and it took them a long time to cross that line. Although, they felt it and there was a time or two that it was not their fault as they were interrupted. 

Zach one of the other players on the team was a hoot. Blair is my girl. This book is such a delight to read and the best way to start off this series. A "kickin" great read!