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The Wall of Winnipeg and Me (also by Zapata), From Lukov with Love , or any romance where the first kiss happens after page 300.

Zapata clearly did her homework. The book respects the physicality of women’s soccer. Sal deals with injuries, team politics, sexist fans, and the terrifying reality that a career in sports has a short shelf life. It’s not just a backdrop; the sport is a character in itself. The Wall of Winnipeg and Me (also by

It’s a book that will make you want to kick a soccer ball, learn German insults, and find a grumpy former athlete to call your own. From Lukov with Love

⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/5 Trope highlights: Sports romance, grumpy/sunshine, slow burn, age gap, enemies to lovers (reluctant allies to friends to lovers). learn German insults