Heat
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Mike Lupica
The #1 Bestseller! Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat along with aspirations of leading his team all the way to the Little League World Series. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat Michael faces in his day-to-day life. Newly orphaned after his father led the family's escape from Cuba, Michael's only family is his seventeen-yearold brother Carlos. If Social Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system—or worse, sent back to Cuba. Together, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many questions. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as much power as Michael Arroyo throws. With no way to prove his age, no birth certificate, and no parent to fight for his cause, Michael's secret world is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected sources. Perfect for any Little Leaguer with dreams of...
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Mike Lupica
Pages
208
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Penguin Group US
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"<strong>Dnf too harsh and no originality </strong><br/><br/>55% DNF<br/><br/>To start I think I will give the author the benefit of the doubt. This was some of her earlier works. Honestly this is the first time I didn't enjoy one of Smith's books. The most frustrating part was the alien's description was fanned out over 100 or more pages. So what I thought they looked like and what they ending up looking like was not even close. Also it baffles me that the alternate cover has a normal man on it. But apparently the aliens looked almost like us which was not very orginal and kind of boring.<br/><br/>I am well aware of the authors writing style and prepared that the story will be harsh but this one was overly done. A lot of detail in following one of the man characters (Kane) who is a wanted felon. There was just too much detail and repetition of his cruelty. Although I did appreciate that Smith didn't cross the fine line of Stockholm syndrome and play it out as a romance.<br/><br/>Honestly thought about dnf sooner but I really enjoy the Authors work so I tried. 55% of the way through and nothing significant happened. POV's of the victims were thrown in and I found that I couldn't care less. It became a struggle to get through the repetition of rape and murders.<br/><br/>Just was highly disappointed with this but I know you have to start somewhere and I really enjoy her newer books. The wasn't much of a plot, no character arc, no originality, nothing to tie me to the story."
Ashley