A review by theproficientreviewer
Whatever Life Throws at You by Julie Cross

5.0

Athletes are definitely my favorite type of heroes so when it comes to sports reads, I may be a little biased in my ratings. This book is especially a pleasant surprise because I am already missing the World Series, which just recently ended, and the Kansas City Royals had a dream run before losing to the San Francisco Giants.

I enjoyed this book so much, I had a big fat grin on my face right from the first few chapters. I even stayed up really late—1:30 AM is really late for me, considering I can barely stay awake at 10 PM these days—just so I could read "one more chapter".

I love Annie Lucas' character because she's funny and thankfully not annoying at all. Of course, Jason Brody is so dreamy, anyone would want him as a book boyfriend. I also love how there wasn't much angst, but it wasn't exactly an insta-love kind of thing either. This was just a cute, fun, light read.

I also like how each chapter starts with a series of Facebook status from Annie, Lenny, and Brody.

Annie Lucas: States I've visited in the last 2 days—Arizona (hot, dry, familiar), New Mexico (why not call it Arizona? What's the point of separation?), Texas (slept through it). Oklahoma (hot cowboys at rest stops that hold doors open and call me ma'am, MORE PLEASE!), Kansas (Toto, we're totally not in Arizona anymore)
6 hours ago, near Wichita, KS


If you're looking for a good standalone NA book, you might want to check this out.

Life is funny sometimes...the worst possible things can get you to the best possible places.

If you just enjoy the game.