Kicks

The author of the Kicks’ series, the brilliant Women’s Soccer player and Olympic Gold Medalist, Alex Morgan, tries out in a completely different field: that of writing. A champion athlete who rose to FIFA fame in 2011 and struck gold in the London Summer of 2012, Morgan uses her unique talents to give her readers an insight into the world of soccer from a high-schooler’s POV. The first book was released in mid 2013, and since then the series has gained a steady, faithful fan base. “The Kicks” books showcase the themes of sportsmanship, rivalry and determination, in a delectable high school sports drama. From high-powered, nail-biting soccer matches to bittersweet childhood experiences, these books are a treat from beginning to end, and is no doubt partly culled from the author’s own high school days. Each book can be viewed as a symbolic reflection of one’s inner child, striving to escape anonymity and kick her way to stardom. Devin Burke (the lead character) is not just a girl that loves soccer; she’s every one of us.