"Johnson adeptly captures Charlie's life as an elite athlete and effectively addresses the more familiar teen issues of first dates and first romantic relationships. She skillfully builds the emotional intensity of the tale, culminating in a suspenseful finale at the Olympic trials. Johnson's first novel for teens is an absorbing portrait of a young athlete's quest to achieve her Olympic dreams."

– Kirkus Reviews

"Writing with Sonnichsen (Red Butterfly), Johnson offers crisp accounts of Charlie’s grueling gymnastic training and physical and mental fortitude, while also credibly conveying her anguish atmaintaining dual identities and her remorse at the hurt that her deceptions cause. Though there’s little doubt that Charlie will stick the landing, so to speak, in the novel’s exhilarating finale, readers will be drawn into her passionate devotion to both spheres of her life."

– Publishers Weekly, April 11, 2016

"Readers will be drawn into [Charlie's] passionate devotion to both spheres of her life."

– Publishers Weekly

"Romance fans seeking a quick fix will speed right through."

– School Library Journal

"Readers interested in gymnastics and what it takes to succeed should find this illuminating, while gymnast Johnson’s experiences as an Olympic gold medalist add additional insight."

– Booklist