**I received an ARC from Netgalley. These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.**
Out of Left Field by Kris Hui Lee
Release Date: May 1, 2018
My Rating: 3.75 stars
Summary: There’s no playing it safe in love or baseball in this sparkling debut, perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Kasie West.
Marnie has never had a hard time fitting in with the guys. It would take a lot more than their goofy antics to keep her from joining them at the neighborhood sandlot to do what she loves best: play ball.
An added perk of hanging out at the sandlot? Spending time with Cody Kinski, their high school’s star pitcher and Marnie’s best friend. Sure, he can be stubborn and annoying. He also knows how to make her laugh and respects her skills on the mound. And when he gets nailed in the arm by a bone-fracturing pitch, Marnie becomes the team’s best chance at making it to the playoffs. Except no one told the guys they’re supposed to be on her side.
With her own team against her, Marnie begins questioning her abilities. And when fate throws her a curveball, can she play without losing the game, Cody, and her belief in herself?
Out of Left Field was a surprisingly heartwarming, cute read! I was intrigued by the summary, and I'm glad I decided to request it. The romance was super cute and I loved the characters.
Now, I'm not a fan of baseball, which is why I was a little wary of reading this, but Kris Hui Lee makes it so exciting! I still don't care for baseball that much, but I enjoyed reading those scenes in this book. Baseball, of course, is incredibly important for Marnie and Cody and all of their friends. It's central to their characters, in a way, especially how they deal with their love and talent for it.
I adored Marnie; I think, within about 5 pages I thought, wow, this girl is me. I really enjoyed how she was written. We honestly talk the same way, the same kind of rambling. She's stubborn and has an easy temper, which I liked seeing in a female character. Sometimes, though, I did want to scream at her because of her stubbornness, but I understood her feelings.
The romance was so cute! Friends to lovers is a favorite trope of mine, and this book is a clear example of why. The teasing and the banter, I loved all of it.
Out of Left Field is definitely a book you want to pick up! Cute and wholesome, it's a perfect book to read this baseball season (or just summer, as I think of it). It releases May 1.
Now, I'm not a fan of baseball, which is why I was a little wary of reading this, but Kris Hui Lee makes it so exciting! I still don't care for baseball that much, but I enjoyed reading those scenes in this book. Baseball, of course, is incredibly important for Marnie and Cody and all of their friends. It's central to their characters, in a way, especially how they deal with their love and talent for it.
I adored Marnie; I think, within about 5 pages I thought, wow, this girl is me. I really enjoyed how she was written. We honestly talk the same way, the same kind of rambling. She's stubborn and has an easy temper, which I liked seeing in a female character. Sometimes, though, I did want to scream at her because of her stubbornness, but I understood her feelings.
The romance was so cute! Friends to lovers is a favorite trope of mine, and this book is a clear example of why. The teasing and the banter, I loved all of it.
Out of Left Field is definitely a book you want to pick up! Cute and wholesome, it's a perfect book to read this baseball season (or just summer, as I think of it). It releases May 1.
About the Author: Kris is a contemporary YA author who found success through the online writing contest Pitch Wars in 2015, where her submitted manuscript eventually became her debut novel OUT OF LEFT FIELD. She is also a graphic designer and pianist.
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