The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis is a heartwarming, funny, and emotional journey. It follows Maggie, a sarcastic, once-driven soccer star who’s struggling after losing her vision, until she meets ten-year-old Ben, who helps her see the world differently. This story is full of hope and growth, perfect for fans of realistic, feel-good YA.

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This has been on my TBR pile for so long, and I'm glad I finally got around to it. I really enjoyed the storyline and seeing the characters change throughout the story was a great character development. The plot was great and kept my attention. I'm glad I got the chance to read this and will be on the lookout for more in the future!

Sorry, requested but didn't find the time to read.

*I never got around to reading and reviewing this title.*

In the moment, I loved this book. On reflection, I see some problems. The protagonist is a strong abrasive personality unwilling to acknowledge her vulnerabilities. Curtis makes no excuses for her behavior. We're not meant to forgive her bad behavior just because she's blind. In fact, this is a tendency the character herself finds exceedingly frustrating and worth mocking. And it accomplishes a lot of small things in a relatively quick read. Not groundbreaking but very readable. I realize on reflection that all of the big reveals were absolutely zero surprise. Also, the relationships are a bit over-simplified.