So much more than a football novel

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Wally Hestia has dreamed of playing football at Bastille University and being a member of the Tribe for as long as he can remember, and his brother Henry may be the ticket he needs to get there. Henry is a kicking prodigy, possessing skills and a level of perfection all kickers would envy, but Henry is also mentally disabled and will only kick when Wally is the holder. As Wally lives out his dreams at Bastille University, he learns that perceptions can be deceiving, and this realization soon places himself and his brother in danger, forcing Wally to decide between living out his dreams or doing what is right. 

Sins of the Tribe is a novel full of serious themes and topics that I greatly enjoyed. While a story centered around a football team–sometimes there were large sections describing plays and games–this book is so much more, exploring the toxic and intense atmosphere and community that is (sometimes) college football, from sandals to cover ups to consequences, as well as tribal mindsets. The characters are honestly written and well-developed. The Professor is easily my favorite; he is a wise and compassionate individual and I feel as though he would be someone I could listen to for hours. This novel drew me in rather quickly and kept me interested throughout. 

Football fan or not, Sins of the Tribe is a novel anyone can enjoy; I highly recommend it.