I received a copy of FIELD OF SCHEMES by Jennifer Coburn in exchange for an honest review.
Field of Schemes follows newly widowed Claire Emmett as she embarks on a new world outside LA so that she and her young daughter can start a fresh new life in the picture-perfect suburb of Santa Bella, CA. But, it appears as though things are different than what they seem once she gets settled and she learns very quickly that children’s sports are in demand and the other parents are very involved. Things get complicated when sweet Rachel gets scouted for an elite team and poor Claire is thrown in head first into the world of drama and deceit and things go downhill fast as she realizes just how far some parents are willing to go for their kids.
I have been a big fan of Jennifer Coburn for quite sometime now (my favorite book is Tales from the Crib) and this book does not disappoint. I have seen first hand the crazy world that are competitive sports and I remember some of the parents and the things that they would do when I was a kid, and this book is just like that but to another level. This book is laugh out loud (as most of Coburn’s books are) and was an absolute riot. I really enjoyed reading about Claire and I thought that Coburn excelled (yet again) with her character and story development. And poor Rachel, my heart ached for her. On and off the field, this book is a winner and I think that any fan of sports or of a good, fun read will enjoy this book.
