World Class

by Jay Sandlin, Patrick Mullholland (Illustrator)

Football is a religion where Adrian “The Colombian Cannon” Molina comes from and with his wicked right leg, he has a clear shot to the promised land of the European Junior Leagues.
But when a football scout offers him a full scholarship to an elite prep school in London, the news seems too good to be true. His enrollment hits a snag upon meeting the team’s star striker, Titan Evans. Titan is everything Adrian is not; rich, powerful, connected, and with a hunger to dominate the school as well as the pitch. The constant fighting, teasing, and bullying, brings about crippling anxiety of losing his spot on the team. That’s until Luciano DeSilva takes him under his wing, and gives Adrian the confidence to be himself and value his position on the team.

From visionary writer and podcaster Jay Sandlin (Over the Ropes), illustrator Patrick Mulholland (Power Rangers), and superstar colorist Rebecca Nalty (GLOW) comes a foot- ball story, that blends the energy and heart of Shonen manga with a story about finding the right people in your life to not only make you a better player, but a better person.

Genres: Sports, Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Teen, Comics, Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Kindle Edition

Published March 30, 2022

About the author

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Writer of books and comics/graphic novels: Over the Ropes, Quantum Rule, HH Holmes, Djinn Hunter, World Class and more. Pls, leave a review and enjoy. Jaysandlin.com

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 2 out of 5]

In this Middle School graphic novel, Adrian Molina is the best teenage footballer in Columbia. He gets recruited by a British prep school to play in Europe's under 17 league. This is pretty much your typical sports Manga. There are no surprises. The goal is to win the big championship. There is, of course, a big rival on the team who is a huge jerk with money. I thought the least interesting part of this were the soccer matches. It's all just random images of footballers running and then one of a goal being scored. There's no excitement to any of it because there's no sequence of actions to follow. But then again, this is for kids so they probably won't notice.

Received a review copy from Mad Cave Studios and Edelweiss.

[Kate♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5stars

*ARC provided by the publisher!

this was cute! It felt a bit younger than the other books I've read from this imprint, but i think a lot of people could really enjoy this. Definitely recommend it for sport anime/manga fans!

[Doreen · Rating 4 out of 5]

2/23/2022 I would really flipping love it if publicists would stay on top of their release dates. That said, full review tk around when this book actually pubs in April on TheFrumiousConsortium.net.

4/12/2022 Adrian "The Colombian Cannon" Molina is obsessed with football and dreams of being recruited to Nottingham FC. He knows he has talent, but he also knows he has a lot of work to do despite being a part of the Bogota Condors, Colombia's premier U17 football team. During an exhibition match against England's Regents United, he clashes with their star forward Titan Evans, the epitome of the sneering rich kid who doesn't believe that the rules apply to him. Adrian is glad to see the back of Titan once the match is over, but a savvy football scout has other plans...

Before he knows it, Adrian has been recruited to Regents United and is enrolled in the affiliated Regents Preparatory School. Titan is, unsurprisingly, less than pleased. Will Adrian be able to navigate this world of high school and sports drama while vying for the captaincy of the team and the U17 International Cup, while still staying true to himself?

Wow, I don't think I've ever read a Western sports comic book before! My previous exposure to sports comics are almost entirely manga, so this was a fun callback to my adolescence of reading same. I like how they modernize well-worn tropes for the 21st century tho, playing down any gay panic in favor of embracing diversity. You do have to allow for quite a bit of footballing poetic license, especially if you're a fan of real life footy, but once you get used to the structure of the book's in-universe leagues, the whole thing becomes terrifically enjoyable.

I was a big fan especially of the women in this book, from Syd and Ashlei (even at the latter's most Insta-thirsty) but especially to Olivia, who just kicked ass and took names. The dressing down she gave Adrian near the beginning was well-deserved and extremely well-put. I, personally, wouldn't have had the patience for such nonsense, but I appreciated her blend of nurturing with tough love, and her steadfastness and integrity throughout.

The art in this book was absolutely brilliant, combining realistic poses and breath-taking action with delightful metaphors for the characters' states of mind, such as Salvador embodying a dragon or Ashlei sparkling in imaginary lights. Patrick Mulholland and Rebecca Nalty make a formidable team, drawing on the manga tradition to create a graphic novel that's both visually appealing and almost palpably kinetic. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a sports comic this much, with its redemptive arcs and troughs and narrative triumphs. Definitely recommended for anyone who likes slice of life/gifted high school kids stories, sports-centric or otherwise.

World Class by Jay Sandlin, Patrick Mulholland, Rebecca Nalty & Justin Birch was published today April 12 2022 by Mad Cave Studios and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!

[Elyse · Rating 4 out of 5]

NetGalley ARC.

I've never been attracted to a drawing before but Adrian AND his father are...dayum!! 🤣 The artistry is magnificent in this comic! The woman are beautiful too! I enjoyed this comic about a young teenager with a golden foot. Soccer was always my favorite sport to play growing up. Never cared to watch it though. Or any sport.

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 2 out of 5]

'World Class' by Jay Sandlin with art by Patrick Mulholland is a graphic novel about a young man from Columbia who has dreams of making it big in football.

Adrian Molina loves to play soccer and dreams of playing for Nottingham. When he gets a chance to join Regents United, he is hesitant because he can't afford it, but a talent agent arranges it all for him. Going to a new school in a new country is hard enough without the current star on the team, Titan Evans, giving him a hard time, but with hard work, Molina may just make it work.

This is a mostly paint by numbers sports story that telegraphs every surprise. The agent seems important, then fades into the background, and the cultural stereotypes are embarrassing. The art is fine, but the soccer matches are just like those close fight scenes in movies where you can't actually tell what is happening. This could have been better.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Maverick, and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

[RaspberryRoses · Rating 3 out of 5]

eh...? had a lot of potential but just felt really rushed. and i think its odd that they tried to redeem mr "one dimensional no redeeming character traits ceo of racism and bullying". like i thought the whole point of him was to be a cartoon villain. and if they wanted to try and make him more nuanced thats one thing but they just had him be kind of sad in a hospital for one panel and i just don't see the point of that.

the weird announcer dude was a favorite of mine.

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75

I actually liked this more than I thought I would. I've never been a soccer fan much less any sport. Who cares what ball goes where into which basket? And I confess to picking this up mainly for aesthetic reasons but I actually liked it! It's your classic hero story where the MC starts out from humble beginnings, goes through moments of intense confidence problems, goes toe to toe with an enemy, and then ends with the hero overcoming that hardships that have been plaguing them from the start.

[Dhrish · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I loved the art in the series so far, I'm not convinced I may pick up more of it. There were some positives like how the story dealt with choices parents make about sending their children overseas and the pressures that come with it. But beyond that, there was very little that kept me glued to the page. It is solid for someone looking to read more sports stories.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher's for allowing me to read an arc of this comic.

[Victoria · Rating 2 out of 5]

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing access to this book in exchange for an honest review.*

I want to start by saying that I am a white American, so I can’t say how accurate any of the representation is of any of the characters.

I enjoyed this story overall. I loved playing football (or, soccer, to me) growing up, and it was fun to read a story with it playing such an important role! For me, though, the best parts were the characters. There was such an interesting cast, between the friends and family in Colombia and the many new teammates and classmates made in London. I didn’t like that Titan got away with so much bullying throughout the whole book, though. I thought it was strange that the coach didn’t do much to stop it, especially since Titan was actively sabotaging the team, repeatedly, by bullying teammates until they quit.

Anyway, I loved the ending! No spoilers, but those last few pages were my favorite.

All in all, did I enjoy reading it? Yes, absolutely. At the same time, I don’t know if I’ll recommend it to anyone, because of how the bullying was handled.

[sol · Rating 2 out of 5]

- graphic novel, ya contemporary, sports, soccer,
- side f|f
- latino mc, sapphic SCs and a diverse casting of characters

cw: bullying, injury, minor blood

[Arch Bala · Rating 4 out of 5]

World Class is a Young Adult graphic novel by Jay Sandlin, which centers on Adrian Molina, the Colombian Cannon, who received a scholarship to play football for an elite school. Then he meets the rich, powerful, and star of the school’s soccer team, Titan Evans, who immediately sees Adrian as a rival. After numerous bullying incidents from Titan, Adrian suffered anxiety attacks that may derail his scholarship and spot on the team.

Can we talk about that phenomenal cover first? The color, the drawing, the symbolism—just stunning! If you’re like me, who’s absolutely in love with this cover, then you’d love what is inside even more. The colors are popping; they’re vibrant in continuous panels and just a feast to the eye.

Story-wise, the novel doesn’t feel as fresh, but that did not diminish my enjoyment from reading it. I loved Adrian as a character. I loved that he is from Colombia because we don’t get to see many POC main characters.

I also loved that the author tackled important topics such as bullying, racism, and diversity. I think these aspects of the novel are where the author succeeded, making these topics the story’s focus and associating them with what’s happening in the current events.

I wished we got more of Adrian and his friendship with Luciano, I am personally rooting for them, but I loved that the author handled this relationship. The bullying part, which also relates to racism, was uncomfortable to read. As a person of color myself, I was horrified for Adrian. It felt a bit too much, with the supposed adult in the story not doing anything about it.

Overall, the novel is very entertaining. It is evocative in a way, and I wouldn’t mind reading a continuation of Adrian’s story.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

A copy of this graphic novel was provided by the publisher, Diamond Book Distributors, Maverick, Mad Cave Studios via Netgalley for an impartial and honest review.

[Quill Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.4/5

Adrian Molina is a striker in football, and is recruited for the Regents football team. He and the other striker, Titan Evans, don’t get along at all, but he makes it through his bullying with Luciano DeSilva and the other members of his new team as they make their way to the U17 Championships.

I actually really enjoyed this. I don’t normally read graphic novels, but this was a very good read. It was full of diversity, in everything from race to sexuality, and was very funny as well. I also really liked that Adrian and Luciano became very close friends without them being written as LGBT. Which is weird for me to say, because I love gay books, but we also need more representation of close male friendships that are just that, close male friendships, so guys know that it’s okay to be close with each other without being scared of “losing their masculinity.”

I do think, though, that the facial expressions of the characters were sometimes incorrect/didn’t make much sense. Again, I don’t read many graphic novels, so aim not an expert, but the art wasn’t the best it could have been in my opinion. I loved the bright colours though.

Overall this was a really fun, quick read with lots of things to laugh over and think about. Anyone who likes sports-related things, especially football (or soccer, for US people), would enjoy this, as well as people who like graphic novels in general.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC of this graphic novel!

[Leighton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

World Class by Jay Sandlin is a YA sports graphic novel that will appeal to any soccer (football) fan. The story revolves around Adrian "Colombian Cannon" Molina, who is offered a scholarship to an elite prep school. However, not everything is as perfect as it seems. Adrian strikes up a rivalry with Titan Evans, the star of the school's soccer team. Things take a turn for the worse. Soon, Adrian is being hit and threatened, and he begins to suffer anxiety attacks as a result of Titan's bullying. Will Adrian be able to keep his scholarship at the school? Will he be able to withstand the relentless bullying?

Overall, World Class is a great and exciting graphic novel that features a Hispanic protagonist. It will appeal to fans of the graphic novels Fence and Check, Please. I really enjoyed reading this graphic novel, and I could not put it down. I ended up finishing it in a few hours. One highlight of this book is the slick, almost futuristic art style. The colors really pop off the page. I felt like I was reading a superhero comic. Another highlight of this book is the great storyline. The creator handles bullying and anxiety attacks in a mature way that will educate teen readers without appearing "preachy." If you're intrigued by the synopsis or if you're a fan of sports graphic novels, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in February!

[Pam Withers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Soccer and graphic novel fans will love the excellent illustration and high-action story.
They’ll also smile over some good lines like an announcer’s “Someone ring the Royal Air Force. Regent’s captain just turned the ball into a UFO!”
Hispanic readers will especially appreciate the Colombian hero and sprinkling of Spanish dialogue. And the LGBTQ+ community may appreciate the “coming out” of a minor character.
Unfortunately, the plot itself is a little worn and unoriginal: a rich, handsome, super-entitled guy with a pushy father (who threatens not to donate to the school if his son isn’t given preferential treatment) against a naïve but talented newcomer (the protagonist). A coach who thinks that threatening to fire players will motivate them. A manipulative girl who comes on fast in order to boost her social media following. Parents who are so perfect that one has to raise an eyebrow. Competing scouts (one with a major ego), excitable announcers and international travel.
There are no surprises in the dots connecting these plot points. But most readers won’t care, because there is lots of sports action, authentic teen-player angst and a protagonist who learns that “win or lose, always be who you are.”
This review also appears at www.YAdudebooks.ca

[Theediscerning · Rating 3 out of 5]

Roy of the Rancheros, perhaps, as a comic with lots of footie action and antagonism between two up-and-coming star strikers gets to show Latinx readers their future heroes and villains all in one. What I got with was pretty much standard fare, the likes of which I was reading in my weekly of choice back at the start of the '80s. What I didn't get with was the weird English nonsense – two teams provide a commentator each for a match and there's mucho quibbling about education in English and/or Spanish; the hero is worried about his type of guy not being picked by "preparatory schools" in London. Now, either they've mistranslated football academies or they have less than zero idea about "soccer" in Britain. (And featuring Nottingham FC as a trophy-winner kind of suggests the latter, it goes without saying.) It's all done with the vim and heart of a traditional football book, with the hero forced to find an underdog status on his way to the top (also bromance, also white-characters-equal-evil racism), but there is as I say a heck of a lot more of the fantasy than even this genre normally provides. Three and a half goals.

[☽｡⋆ Shells (jlreads_) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGally for letting me review this graphic novel.

This graphic novel really reminds me of the Super Strikers (can't remember if that's correct) cartoon and honestly, it's giving me a nostalgia while reading it.

The art style really unique, I honestly did like it. The only think I think I didn't like was that the expressions that the characters shows sometimes not there, or I think aren't showing to what the dialogues are pertaining to.

There's also rep diversity in here which I thought was good. I'd honesly like this to have a 2nd issue because honeslty, this is such a fun read, this absolutely be a good series.

Also Adrian, I think he's the character I like the most and love their friendship and the gang!

I'd also like to add that the execution or pacing seemed to way much faster than I'd like and a little bit short? Like, I honestly would have love it more if we get to see more interaction and not just the action scenes.

Overall, I really did enjoy it. Would love to have another issue of this one!

TW: Racism

[Maura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adrian is the "Colombian Cannon," though his shot is not always accurate. When a scout attends a game vs. Regents United, an English prep school, Adrian is invited to fill an open spot on the team in exchange for a full scholarship, bringing him one step closer to his goal to play for the European junior league. Adrian’s opportunity is overshadowed by bullying when the team's current hot shot, Titan Evans, does not appreciate the competition. The heart of the novel is Adrian’s relationship with teammate Luciano who helps Adrian develop his full potential, take on his anxiety, and grow into the star he is destined to be. A side story romance distracts from the true strengths of the book – the games and one of my favorite characters, the team’s plucky announcer. A vibrant art style and the soccer/football content will lure readers, but I wish that the plot went into more depth into the themes of bullying, class, and the politics of soccer.

[Kayt O'Bibliophile · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent standalone graphic novel about a Colombian teen who gets scouted for an English school's soccer team, which would give him a great shot at being noticed and turning pro. Unfortunately, the team has a great player who is the Biggest Jerk Ever and who would rather bully other players and intimidate the school by threatening to pull Daddy's Money if he doesn't get his way.

You can see where this is going.

There are no surprises; as a standalone, there's no time for it to cover more than a few small setbacks and still get the big payoff in the finale that the readers want. This doesn't make it bad, and I enjoyed reading, but the sports parts are all predictable--whether you consider that a negative or a positive is up to the individual. Certainly there are benefits to following a fairly predictable template, and that final win is likely one of the draws to people who seek out sports books.

[⋆｡‧˚ʚ Chantal ɞ˚‧｡⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

ℚ𝕦𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕤:

❝𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮.❞

❝𝙔𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙧, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙚𝙚... 𝙄 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢.❞

𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤:

Who knew this graphic novel was gonna be as exciting as an actual football match lmao

You have 16 yr old Adrian from Colombia who transfers to a prep school in London, and catches the eye of his new teammate Titan—and not in a good way.
These two butt heads with their opposing personalities and how they treat people.
It often leads to Adrian feeling lost and frustrated, but with the help of his other teammate Luciano, he also improves his gameplay and confidence.

I really enjoyed this book! There were moments where I was yelling at my sister (she used to play in high school) and showing her what had upset me 😂 Besides those scenes, I loved the camaraderie within the team, and the way the team's scout believed in Adrian from the beginning.

I'd say if you liked the show 𝘛𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰 and the book 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘳 by 𝘈𝘯𝘢 𝘏𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘨 you should check this out ⚽

[becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really really enjoyed this graphic novel. The art style was very engaging and colorful, which helped further the impact of the story as it continued from panel to panel. The story itself touched on a lot of important topics', (i.e. bullying, racism) while also being extremely diverse in both the ethnicity aspects, but also with some LGBTQIA+ representation, which added a lot to the storyline. I originally requested this ARC because the main character was Colombian, as am I, but I was pleasantly surprised and happy to see how much more the story had to offer. I would recommend this to anyone who would want a light, fun, & easy read, even if they don't typically read graphic novels & I hope to see another volume in the future!

[TheNextGenLibrarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A world class football event told in YA graphic novel format.
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Adrian “Colombian Cannon” Molina dreams of playing professional football (aka soccer). He has a power shot that’s sure to land him an automatic spot on the European junior league. When he gets a full scholarship to an elite private school to play, his anxiety starts to get the best of him. It doesn’t help that one of the best players is bullying him non stop. Will Adrian be successful in his new life on a new team?
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Well, I stand corrected. This is my last book to read for #latinxheritagemonth It’s one of our #MaverickList nominated titles and I loved the artwork, the colors and the overall theme from this graphic novel. A perfect book for those who love a good sports story that also deals with mental health awareness & bullying awareness

CW: bullying, anxiety attacks, hospitalization

[Radish · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun graphic novel about soccer or football (whichever you prefer). I loved the art. It's dynamic and pleasing to look at. I liked the character and environment designs. I liked the characters themselves. Adrian is a good protagonist and I rooted for him throughout the whole book. Luciano is best boy. The plot isn't mind-blowing and it's easy to predict what will happen next, but it's still good and does put you in a good mood by the end of the book.

However, I thought the pacing was a bit too fast. It would have been nice if it spent more time expanding on the lives of the side characters a bit more. For example, it would have been great to see more interaction and gain more of a backstory for Ashlie and Syd. I also wanted to know more about Titan's fate by the end of the story. Anyway, this is still a decent book and I recommend this book to kids and teens who enjoy sports.

[Kiki Penoyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

"World Class" is cute, sweet, and a little after-school-special-y--but it's really nice to read a story about kids in sports that doesn't so aggressively reinforce the usual high school clique stereotypes. Love to see the LGBTQ+ representation, too--it's refreshing to see queer love stories that aren't automatically tragedies. The art is really beautiful generally, but the thing that struck me the most were the various illustrations of light; they were eye-catching on their own, but the way they were used to enhance the storytelling was on a different level. I found myself staring for long moments, trying to understand how a two-dimensional drawing could give off a glow that powerful. Really cool stuff.

[Amanda Shepard (Between-the-Shelves) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean, this was fine for me, if you enjoy basic sports stories. A lot of the storyline was predictable, though honestly I was kind of hoping for a rivals to lovers situation. Maybe it would have made the story a tad more interesting?

There's a lot of bullying in here, and Titan, the bully, never really faces any consequences for his actions. Which is kind of weird, since his actions are directly affecting the soccer team. Like, for how involved the coach seemed, he also seemed pretty oblivious to this. It was just a weird contrast.

The art wasn't bad, though, I really enjoyed that aspect of the book. It's a quick read, and a great one if you're looking for a sports action story in graphic novel format. Just probably not my favorite.

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full of plenty of action shots of playing soccer and the technical side of things, the graphic novel does movement and power well. In this graphic novel for teens, a South American boy has the talent to be a U17 futbol superstar. His parents and others believe in him but sometimes he doubts himself. He has an opportunity to play for a bigger team but that means possibly playing with his rival, so he travels halfway across the world to go to a boarding school and play more elite futbol. The rivalry is palpable. The emotions of each character from the hot girl crushing on him to the intense hatred are all on the page. It's a perfect graphic novel in those respects.

Series? I'm thinking it's likely.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read this!

I LOVED this graphic novel. There’s diversity, LGBTQIA+ rep, and I felt the storyline behind it was very wholesome. I’ll keep this spoiler free.

I really hope there’s a second installment at some point in the future. This was light and fun at parts but also touched on topics that are very important (racism)

The only con for me was that it felt short and rushed in parts. But that could also just be because I really wanted it to keep going. I really liked how he found his team/family and realized that sometimes the big goals can be reached but not required for happiness.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

In World Class, Adrian "Colombian Cannon" Molina receives the chance of the lifetime to play football (soccer) for an elite team in Europe. As he starts career at Regents United, he's met with more difficult classes, hazing, and bullying from the team's "star" player. Adrian must make friends and build relationships to improve his football game, succeed in theatre class, and get the play time he deserves. This graphic novel features a racially diverse cast and conversations of privilege and sexuality. I love that Adrian gets to be a strong, positive, male protagonist who succeeds via his compassion, perseverance, and strong friendships.

[Mar · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

I got this mainly because the main character is Colombian and I am too so I was excited and curious about how the story was going to be.
I was pleasantly surprised how fun and interesting this was.
I liked the art work and the arc of the characters.
I adored the representation of male friendships with Adrian and Luciano. It was refreshing and fun to read about them.
Overall this was a fun entertaining read.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this Graphic novel in exchange for an honest review

[Swapnil Dalal · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own."

"Life's a pitch for teen football star, Adrian "Colombian Cannon" Molina. With his powerful shot, he seems a shoe-in for the European junior league........" this line wins my ❤️ heart. Can't stop recommending it to all my reader friends. Have no words for it's charm. Don't think or blink, just go grab it or request it as soon as possible. In love with it. This graphic sports novel is more than it's name, it's super fantabulous.

5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 s

[Donna Lavender · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute YA story about a boy coming of age and discovering a world that he is not yet grown enough for.

I think this had a lot of potential but missed the mark in places. I hope that one day the author could expand on the story because I feel like it just needed more.

The characters were quirky and fun in a very youthful way. But the plot was a bit slow for such a short story. Over all it was pretty and character development and world building was pretty good.

I was provided a free copy via NETGALLEY