The Academy is an International Sports Mecca for teen
athletes of all sports. There are only two ways in. Deep pockets or enough
talent to score a scholarship.
Young tennis star Maya's dreams have finally come true when she earns a scholarship to The Academy. Plucked from her small town, Maya moves to the sports training facility/boarding school to (hopefully) start the beginning of her pro career. But Maya's fantasy of The Academy doesn't quite match the reality. Because where there are hot, talented teens, there's a lot of drama.
Young tennis star Maya's dreams have finally come true when she earns a scholarship to The Academy. Plucked from her small town, Maya moves to the sports training facility/boarding school to (hopefully) start the beginning of her pro career. But Maya's fantasy of The Academy doesn't quite match the reality. Because where there are hot, talented teens, there's a lot of drama.
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I was really excited to get this book. It was the first
title I requested from a publisher as a reviewer. I saw the book in Barnes and
Noble, noted the publisher (Bloomsbury), and asked if they’d let me review it.
OMG. Tennis! And the author is Monica Seles! I couldn’t believe it when they
sent me an ARC!
What a great premise…we’re talking about a private high
school for super athletes of all sports. My fave? Who else--the golfer roommate (Cleo) of
tennis-playing main character, Maya. I also loved that the golfer girl was
questioning her sexuality. In my opinion, the most interesting character. I’d
love another book all about her.
Maya was a *tiny* bit predictable. I would have loved to see
her play a bit more tennis—I found myself wondering how these kids made it to this
elite school with all the time they spent partying and goofing off. But all in
all, I liked Maya and found myself rooting for her.
This is a fun summer read—light and airy. I sort of wish the
book had been longer—a higher word count would have allowed the authors to
delve a little deeper into the back story, spend a bit more time playing
tennis, and exploring the relationships between the students.
If you’re looking for a deep, meaningful read—this is not
the book for you. If you’re looking for fun read; light and sporty—give GAME ON
a try. It’s the first in a series, so hopefully there will be more time to
explore the characters and the game in the sequel.