I liked the narrator. Sal Casillas is strong, funny, and swears appropriately. But she's also a bit annoying, in a righteously indignant way. And let me tell you, she. has. done. nothing. wrong. If there is a takeaway from this book, let it be that. Because she will remind you every flipping day.
So I guess I didn't like this one as much as everyone else.
But overall, it was good. I enjoyed the story of a U.S. professional female soccer player, whose team brings on Reiner Kulti, a soccer legend, as a coach. Of course personalities conflict, the past is dredged, revelations are made, and shenanigans ensure. Despite the soccer and professional sports thing, it's really a story that could happen to anyone. In that way, it's relatable, but also non-eventful.
Yet I kept reading. It was safe and comfortable, I guess. Like the old toaster in the attic my old boyfriend tried to compare me to when he was breaking up with me. But that's a different story in no need for further comment.
So I'll end with this: you'll probably like this book. I've heard it's really very good.
I'll admit it...I've read every single Mariana Zapata book. They are all just as you described, safe and comfortable. The romance is a slow burn which is nice and all of the author's romantic leads are typically strong and not too annoying. So if you want something predictable with a happy ending and can't stand Nicholas Sparks this is a good author.
ReplyDeleteHah, that's a great way to put it. Thanks for reading.
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