Playing for Keeps
Playing for Keeps by Lee Heart is a middle grade book published by Simon and Schuster on August 26, 2025. This 160-page story is presented in English and is part of the tween rom-com Spotlight Sprinkles series. The narrative follows Aaliyah as she navigates the complexities of friendship and emerging feelings when she reunites with her best friend, Travis, at the start of the school year.
In this engaging tale, Aaliyah grapples with her growing affection for Travis while feeling jealous of his new friendship with Harlee. As the summer ends, Aaliyah must confront her emotions and the changes in their relationship, particularly as Travis becomes increasingly focused on soccer. Readers will find themes of growing up and the challenges of friendship woven throughout the story, making it a relatable exploration of young emotions and social dynamics.
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A girl starts to like-like her best friend and feel jealous of the girl he’s hanging out with in this book in the new tween middle grade rom-com Spotlight Sprinkles series!
Although she’s bummed that summer is over, Aaliyah is excited for school to start. She hasn’t seen her best friend, Travis, all summer! But when they reunite, Travis looks different—taller and…kind of cute.
It’s different spending time with him too because now all he talks about is soccer! And he’s been hanging out with Harlee like a lot. And she’s much prettier and cooler than Aaliyah. Can Aaliyah get her best friend back? And does she maybe like him as more than a friend?
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