Love Match (The Academy Series #2)

by Monica Seles

Overview

Getting into The Academy is the easy part. Staying there takes more than just talent. After being betrayed by her rival and her boyfriend, Maya knows she needs to shrug off the drama and focus on her game. And after a strong showing in the semi-finals at a tennis competition, Maya seems pretty focused. Until that competition brings a new round of gossip, a modeling gig, and renewed feelings for . . . her ex?

And Maya's not the only one with drama. Cleo just won her first big golf tournament, but the blogs are bashing her alternative style. Renee is smitten with the school's newest soccer star, Diego. And the Reed brothers are being pitted against each other by their father, their love for Maya, and the press.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781619631588
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	02/25/2014
Series:	Monica Seles' Academy Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

MONICA SELES won the French Open at the age of sixteen. She went on to become the number one ranked woman in tennis, winning a total of nine Grand Slam titles. Monica was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009. She is now a board member of the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation, using the power of sport as a tool for change. Her memoir, Getting a Grip: On My Mind, My Body and Myself was a national best-seller. Monica lives in Florida.

Editorial Reviews

An enticing combination of suspense, romance, mystery, fashion, and, of course, sports.” —Booklist

“Readers will find themselves pulling for this scrappy teen as she navigates fame and relationships.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Seles writes what she knows, providing a fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes business aspects that are a huge part of today's sports scenes. Readers who need a break from the violence, cruelty, and relentless menu of crises that are so much a part of current teen fiction will find a welcome diversion here.” —VOYA

“For readers who can't get enough of series like Cecily von Ziegesar's Gossip Girl and Zoey Dean's The A-List.” —School Library Journal on Game On

“This is a series premise with a lot of potential: The world of high-stakes athletics and its impact on teens hungry to succeed is compelling . . . the premise will attract readers, and the cast of characters is varied and interesting enough to hold them.” —Kirkus Reviews on Game On

From the Publisher

2013-12-01
Seles returns with the second in her series about teens in training to become elite athletes and envied celebrities (Game On, 2013). Maya is settling into her stay at the Academy after enduring a few months full of drama on and off the tennis court. Jake's betrayal with her archrival was a blow, but now she is determined to improve her game as she makes her way on the professional women's tour. Despite coming up short against a veteran player, Maya's unexpectedly strong performance garners attention from the press and a possible agent. When she gets back to school, she is welcomed and encouraged by the solid friendships of Cleo and Renee, who help her cope with the additional distractions of paparazzi, gossip sites, a possible modeling job and an entanglement with Jake's brother, Travis. Maya has learned a lot during her time at the Academy, but the high-stakes combination of competition and celebrity create new challenges for the savvy 16-year-old. This installment provides a look behind the scenes as the all-important image-making of young athletes unfolds. Here, a headline can give sought-after exposure, or an influential blogger's targeted comments can bring misery. Seles does a good job of portraying the pressures of Maya's need for financial success, unlike some of her peers. Readers will find themselves pulling for this scrappy teen as she navigates fame and relationships. (Fiction. 12 & up)

Kirkus Reviews