Inside the Paint Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Inside the Paint by Sasha Brennan book cover

Verdict: A tender slow-burn sports romance: Sonia Munroe, a Canadian former WNBA player, signs with the Blizzards in Cardiff for one season and displaces Asha Bhamra, the quiet, autistic point guard and artist who struggles with change. Readers love the representation, the care between the leads and Asha’s dog Iolo; one found it too innocent … Read more

Full Court Crush Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Full Court Crush by Sasha Brennan book cover

Verdict: A warm, slow-burn debut about two teammates on a Welsh basketball team, with a sweet meet-cute, found family and a sizzling locker-room payoff. Readers enjoyed the heart and the UK setting; critics felt it juggled too many issues and lacked chemistry in places. Best for: Readers who want a cosy, low-miscommunication slow burn with … Read more

Rebound Play Review — Is It Worth Reading?

Rebound Play by Sasha Brennan book cover

Verdict: A warm, spicy wheelchair basketball romance with standout ADHD and disability representation, great banter and a sport that is actually central to the story — held back only by a third-act breakup some readers found unnecessary. Best for: Readers looking for disabled and neurodivergent leads written with care, fans of golden-retriever-meets-black-cat dynamics, and anyone … Read more