Most Valuable Player

As the star QB of Elwood High, Cameron Morelli is both, a player on the field and a player in love. When rejected by Mason Gray, his ego is shattered, and to add to that, the very same boy has to tutor him. A.M. Woody writes a very emotional book about abuse and found-family, portraying well-rounded characters who go through a journey of personal growth and development. Even though Cameron and Mason have lovable personalities and a thought-through history, at times it feels like they're presented as over-the-top, which takes away some power and weight from meaningful moments in the book. "Most Valuable Player" is a good read for fans of queer high school romance, as it tackles the harsh realities many people might find themselves in, and can be a guiding light to freeing oneself from terrible circumstances.