“A winning collection of stories…will speak to YAs, touch them deeply and introduce them to characters they’ll want to know better.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
“The characterizations are powerfully drawn, and the dialogue is quick and scorching.” — The Horn Book (starred review)
“If the stereotype of the ‘bonehead jock’ is ever to be defeated, it will be at Crutcher’s hands. Compelling enough to engage even the most sedentary readers.” — Publishers Weekly
“An involving group of stories…thought-provoking and discussable.” — Kirkus
“Crutcher knows teen issues and how kids think and talk…he mixes poignancy and humor in just the right proportion to keep readers involved.” — ALA Booklist
“If the stereotype of the ‘bonehead jock’ is ever to be defeated, it will be at Crutcher’s hands…compelling enough to engage even the most sedentary readers.” — Publishers Weekly
