Tap Out

"A boy who knows only grinding despair finds hope within the walls of a gym. . . . This is bound to have huge appeal." --"Kirkus Reviews""Devine instantly captures your attention and holds it until the very end. . . . The storyline, the drama and the characters were all thoroughly put together."--"School Library Journal" Teen"From the first line, author Devine announces that he plans to hit hard and hit often, and most of the strikes hit home in perhaps the grittiest sports novel since Joshua C. Cohen's "Leverage" (2011)...this strong outing deserves plenty of readers.--"Kirkus Reviews""Devine doesn't pull any punches."--"Publishers Weekly""Highly recommended."--"LifeIsBetterwithBooks.com""It is honest, raw and emotional, and deserves a place on every high school and public library bookshelf."--"You Decide: Should I Read It or Not? blog""It is a wonderful tale of realizing you have to make your own decisions if you want your life to go anywhere." --" Barefoot Dokusha blog""[A] book that is relevant to teenage boys "and" one that they will read." --"The Literati Press""The book is very gritty, and completely unapologetic in revealing parts of our society that often get overlooked or swept under the rug. I think that is wonderful." --"Sharon the Librarian blog""A lot of contemporary YA deals with serious issues, but "Tap Out" may be the most brutal, stark portrayal of the utter hopelessness that is a reality for a lot of kids." --"Forever Young Adult"