Rufi Thorpe's The Knockout Queen
I love both of Thorpe's earlier novels, and this one was just as good! It centers on a gay teen boy, living with his aunt after his mother is arrested, who becomes best friends with the girl next door—a super tall volleyball player. To me, this felt suffused with melancholy, as the two struggle to fit in and deal with various crises. I also wanted a little bit more from the end—the protagonist is slightly older, but not far enough removed from things to have enough perspective. I mean, that is probably the point—the muddled feelings feel very real. Anyway, this was still excellent, and I’ll be thinking about it for a while. A/A-.
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A review copy was provided by the publisher. This book will be released in April.
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