A Matter of Heart

Reviewed by: Mary Lehmer - Freeport Community Library, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 10, 2015

Review

This story is about a swimmer named Abby that has a chance to go to the Olympic trials but right before them, finds out she has a heart condition called HCM that could kill her if she keeps racing. But Abby doesn’t care; she is going to compete no matter what the cost. The romance in this story was the weak part, but Abby’s reaction to having the condition- she denies it and is willing to risk her life to compete- was really interesting. It was a good look at the reaction an athlete might have to a condition that stops them from reaching their goal and what they are willing to sacrifice to reach that goal. It makes you wonder how many competitive athletes have reacted the same way under the similar circumstances.

Overall Book Score: good