Iva-Marie Palmer

So much time is spent on Susan’s idolization of Bobby that equally important themes of friendship and family, which are otherwise well handled, take a back seat to her lust. Jennifer Mathieu’s Moxie delivers a similar message without the overt sexuality, but for teens ready for Susan’s awkward and authentic appetites, this is a suitable feminist manifesto.

Not recommended.

It's refreshing to see a female ballplayer protagonist in a middle grade novel. Consider for robust collections or where baseball stories circulate well.