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Spectacular Things: Reese's Book Club

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Spectacular Things: Reese's Book Club

By: Beck Dorey-Stein
Narrated by: Emily Rankin
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REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • Two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true in this “epic story” (Reese Witherspoon) from New York Times bestselling author Beck Dorey-Stein.

What would you give up for the person you love most? What would you expect in return?

Mia and Cricket have always been close. The gifted daughters of a young single mother, the “Lowe girls” are well-known in the small Maine town they call home. Each sister has a role to fill: The responsible and academically minded Mia assumes the position of caregiver far too young, while Cricket, a bouncing ball of energy and talent, seems born for soccer stardom. But the cost of achieving athletic greatness comes at a steep price.

As Mia and Cricket grow up, they must grapple with the legacy of their mother’s secret past while navigating their own precarious future. Can Mia allow herself to fall in love at the risk of repeating a terrible history? Will Cricket’s relentless chase of a lifelong goal drive her sister away? When does loyalty become self-sabotage?

A sharply observed and tender portrait of sisters, love, and ambition, Spectacular Things is a sweeping story about the impossible choices we’re forced to make in pursuit of our dreams.

©2025 Beck Dorey-Stein (P)2025 Random House Audio
Coming of Age Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Sports Heartfelt Witty

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“Kicking off July with our newest book pick! Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein follows sisters Mia and Cricket as they navigate an impossible choice that will change everything. Think sisterhood, sacrifice, and the golden age of women's soccer all wrapped into one epic story.”—Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club July ’25 Pick)

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I loved it all and was caught up in all the characters and the message of each.

The emotion of a beautiful journey

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I strongly disliked the inclusion of lesbian love. it just want necessary for this story and it prevented me from recommending this novel to others.

I loved most of this story.

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I thought the daughter was good but left a lot of loose threads. Even the most interesting parts of the story were left open and never revisited.

Sisterhood

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This book tells a wonderful story of life and how soccer is not just a game. Sports teach us so much more than just how to play a game. They teach us how to live and be good people, teammates and hard workers.

A great story of life and soccer

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A sweet story but pretty predictable but worth a read, it’s an easy listen that’s easy to follow.

Sister Relationships

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Love love the sisterly bond. Entertaining story that kept one engaged. Could not wait to go back to listening everyday.

Deep connections

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Love, sacrifice, inspiring book. It was so easy to read and makes me want to read it again.

Great story

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It was al so sickly sweet and boring. I honestly couldn’t get through it. It was really slow moving, and I didn’t really care about the characters. Very disappointed in Reese Witherspoon‘s recommendation.

Absolutely the most sickly sweet, boring story.

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there was no chemistry between Sloane and Cricket and drama was intense but thoughtful. Meh

Too Melodramatic

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