Hometown - Five Star Review
Hometown grabbed a Five Star Review from Novels Alive! You can check it out here . "A cross-town football rivalry explodes as a community gets caught up in controversy surrounding the relocation of a Confederate monument. Author S.A. Fanning takes a page from current events in Hometown . Narrated by Ben, a white football player, the story traces a community at odds, seemingly divided along racial lines. However, Ben sees beyond the color. His call for unity put him at odds with his coach, his friends, and even members of the community. He and the opposing linebacker, Devin, soon discover they have much in common despite their differing skin color. The tension is thick and palpable within the story as Ben must decide whether to stand his ground or get caught up in the controversy. Without taking a side, the author demonstrates the value of unity. Hometown ultimately tells the story of two teens who want to make their community better in spite of long-held p...
