: A central conflict involves Cliff's fear that being openly gay will ruin his professional basketball career. The book explores his journey of realizing he needs to come out for himself, rather than just for his partner.
: Fans of the "childhood crush" and "brother's best friend" tropes will find plenty of pining and angst as the two navigate their evolving relationship. Summary of Reviews Rating / Sentiment Key Takeaway Amazon (Canada) 4.0 / 5 stars Out of Bounds by A.J. Truman
Praised for the character investment and the focus on self-discovery over just the romance. Goodreads ~4.01 average : A central conflict involves Cliff's fear that