We didn't have to win. We didn't have to score. We just had to show that we were something.

As someone who is also trying to make their way in their sport, the premise of Furia drew me in right away. Camila is such a spunky character whose voice you enjoy from the very first chapter. Her determination and drive for her dreams are inspiring. The way Camila chooses to love herself and go after everything she wants is ground-breaking. It's been a long time since I've read a book where the MC unapologetically goes after what she wants. I loved the relationship shown with her family and the people around her. Some of the relationships were complicated but she loves every one of them. This is was the first book I've read in a long time where there was such a complicated parent relationship. I highly enjoyed that. The romance!!! I am a big sap FYI. I enjoyed the romance so much. The complications of it all, from beginning to end gave me life.

I couldn't put Furia down. The writing was smooth and flowing and Camila's narration was *chef's kiss.* I enjoyed seeing Aregntinain culture from a native perspective. The undercurrent message of women's rights and the abuse some women have to endure in Argentina was heartbreaking and inspiring. I LOVED seeing that throughout the book. The friendship of the women on the team, Roxanne & Camila's, and even the other teams they competed against were touching. I loved how Mendez showed how catty women can be to each other and how Camila's view on her competitors changed throughout the book. Women carried Furia. The women in Camila's life have the most impact, and it shows throughout the book. Camila's mother's growth was everything I needed to see.

The ending of the book had me shook. I hated it and I loved it. I couldn't put Furia down. I adored everything about Camila, the world, and Furia.

Thanks to Algonquin Young Readers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All quotes were taken from an uncorrected reader’s proof.