Title: The Foxhole Court
Author: Nora Sakavic
First published January 15, 2013
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.02
Overview
Andrew Minyard is the star player of the Palmetto State University Exy team. He’s ruthless, he’s precise, he’s got a ton of baggage—and he’s the adopted son of a notorious crime family.
When Neil Josten joins the team, Andrew knows there’s something off about him. He can’t put his finger on it, but he knows that Neil is hiding something.
As the two become unlikely allies on the court, they begin to unravel the secrets that their teammates are hiding. But as Neil’s past threatens to catch up with him, Andrew realizes that he’s not the only one with something to lose.
Can they trust each other enough to survive the game, or will their secrets tear them apart? The Foxhole Court is a heart-pounding thriller about unlikely friendships, dangerous enemies, and the high stakes of college sports.
About the Author
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Editoral Review
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic is a gripping journey into the underground world of college sports, where violence, secrets, and betrayal are the norm. This YA novel was first published on January 15, 2013, and has since gained a cult following for its complex characters, intense plot, and deft writing style.
Sakavic is a Korean-American author who has published several successful YA novels, including The Raven King series. Her writing explores the themes of identity, trauma, and resilience, with a focus on LGBTQ+ characters and relationships.
The Foxhole Court is the first book in her All for the Game series, which has been praised for its gritty portrayal of competitive sports and its multifaceted characters. The plot revolves around Neil Josten, a high school student and runaway who is recruited to play for the Palmetto State University Exy team, a sport that is a violent hybrid of lacrosse and handball.
Neil’s arrival at the team sets off a chain of events that exposes the corruption, violence, and secrets that are plaguing the Exy world. Along the way, Neil forms bonds with his teammates, including the enigmatic Andrew and the volatile Kevin, but also faces threats from rival teams and dangerous outsiders.
Sakavic creates a vivid, immersive world filled with complex characters who are struggling to overcome their past traumas and forge a new identity on the Exy court. She is particularly adept at capturing the tense, high-stakes matches, where the players engage in bruising battles for possession and victory.
Despite its strengths, The Foxhole Court does have some flaws, particularly in the pacing and plot structure. The novel can feel slow at times, with too much focus on exposition and not enough on action.
Additionally, some of the plot twists and revelations can feel contrived or predictable, taking away from the overall impact of the story. Overall, however, The Foxhole Court is a gripping, engaging novel that will appeal to fans of YA, sports, and LGBTQ+ literature.
Sakavic’s writing is stylish and sharp, with a keen eye for detail and nuance. The characters are fully realized and sympathetic, despite their flaws and struggles.
The novel also succeeds in addressing important themes of trauma, identity, and the search for connection and belonging. Taking all of these elements into account, we give The Foxhole Court a rating of 8 out of 10, based on its strong writing, memorable characters, and immersive world-building.
We recommend this novel to anyone looking for a dark, thrilling YA story that doesn’t shy away from complex emotional and social issues.
