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Her heart needs mending… this scene with her dad is a moment that must be felt and honored as one of the best verses in the book for what is implied, said and what it means. It’s like it’s getting to the end of the story where things will definitely take a turn.

The indentation of the text being more important and subtle was when Vale is told by Amanda that sometimes adults don’t see the dreams we carry because we are so young. But adults have been worn by time and what I love about Andrea’s books are the MC’s friends can help with those deep, private and often intimate yet vulnerable parts. This book really highlights the importance of change that wasn’t asked.

So yeah, I love that Coach is giving her a role where she can teach because she is best of the best despite her injury. She realizes she isn’t disabled enough to do wheelchair fencing but this begs the question of where is the grass greener. It’s never greener just different circumstances. I made long notes that will be included and enmeshed in my review. Really focusing on how comparison and competition yikes

Val is struggling with ego,is trying to wrap around the idea of disability. She pushes her training and that does not cure her ever growing jealousy towards kind and friendly Cuban girl, Myrka. It is very funny to see her inner thoughts and how everyone misreads her intense nature around Myrka as a crush.IT IS not lol. Valentina researches her-insane perfectionism behavior.But when tries salsa-growing elation- w/ dad