Blue Lock is the antidote to the 'everyone is a winner' sports story. It’s loud, it’s arrogant, and it’s incredibly fun to read.

While it scores low on traditional 'wholesomeness' because it literally tells kids to be 'monsters,' it’s actually quite enriching in how it handles the reality of high-level competition. It’s not teaching your kid to be a jerk on their local AYSO team; it’s exploring the mindset of elite performers.

If your kid is into soccer, this is the book that will actually get them to put down the controller and read. It’s visual candy with a surprisingly sharp brain.