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Spectacular Things
Spectacular Things | Beck Dorey-Stein
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Two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true--from a New York Times bestselling author whose writing has been called "witty, heartfelt" (New York Times), "lively [and] intelligent" (People). What would you give up for the person you love most? What would you expect in return? Mia and Cricket have always been close. The gifted daughters of a young single mother, the "Lowe girls" are well-known in the small Maine town they call home. Each sister has a role to fill: The responsible and academically minded Mia assumes the position of caregiver far too young, while Cricket, a bouncing ball of energy and talent, seems born for soccer stardom. But the cost of achieving athletic greatness comes at a steep price. As Mia and Cricket grow up, they must grapple with the legacy of their mother's secret past while navigating their own precarious future. Can Mia allow herself to fall in love at the risk of repeating a terrible history? Will Cricket's relentless chase of a lifelong goal drive her sister away? When does loyalty become self-sabotage? A sharply observed and tender portrait of sisters, love, and ambition, Spectacular Things is a sweeping story about the impossible choices we're forced to make in pursuit of our dreams.
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TorieStorieS
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This family drama centering around the Lowe women completely hooked me in from the very start. I didn‘t want to put it down at all—& I honestly, I don‘t care about soccer, but yet I found myself rooting for them. It‘s a compelling story of love & sacrifice spanning decades with multiple perspectives. All of the characters spring to life & while some of the non-soccer aspects seemed lacking in research, I really enjoyed this more than expected!

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ICantImReading
Spectacular Things | Beck Dorey-Stein
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Sisterhood, soccer, sacrifice. This book thrusts you right into the action from the start, then unfurls into an emotional journey. It was mostly enjoyable, but I did feel bored at times. I love the book cover! #reesesbookclub 🎧

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marleed
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This book had Reese Witherspoon bookclub seeped into every page of this homage to women‘s soccer and sisterhood. It screams (or many be kicks⚽️) to be adapted to a limited series, and I‘m casting Elle and Dakota Fanning as the sisters. This is a very different story but did give off some My Sister‘s Keeper vibes - if anyone remembers that book from 20 years ago.

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wallacereads
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A book about two sisters navigating life together and apart. I loved this book and particularly enjoyed learning more about elite soccer. Thanks to Random House and NetGalley for the ARC.

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