One of the Boys is an ARC I got from NetGalley,  that is set to release May 15th 2025. I can start off by saying it's a queer book aimed at young adults, and mentions transphobia/homophobia, racism and bullying.

We meet Grace, the main character, who is trans and love American football. She came out a couple weeks ago, and now needs to adjust to her new life as a girl. One of the Boys is mostly a book about friendship, and being a teenager struggling with yourself, but football is also a pretty big part of the book.

I honestly loved it way more than I thought I would. I knew I would like it, but I'm not a sports fan, and thought that my aversion to sports might make the book a little unenjoyable. But it was not a problem at all, and I even learned a lot about the sport!

The queer space is the biggest focus, and Grace herself is trans and lesbian. Her struggles with adjusting to school, sports and her new everyday life are a big part of the book. Finding out who she truly is, and want to be, is tormenting her. 
I think many people will be able to relate to her, even if you're not trans or lesbian yourself. Just being considered a woman who likes more 'manly' things, like sports, might be able to relate to Grace. The struggles with friends and teenager drama is pretty relateable to most folks as well, and this setting is also part of why the book is aimed at young adults (I assume).

I rated it 4.75 stars. The only thing I wish we saw more of was her relationship with her dad. But at the same time - she is a teenager, and will most likely not hang out with her dad that often, which explains why we don't meet him that much. I still think it would elavate the book, and could've worked out in the books' favor. 

Overall, One of the Boys is a great book that I would recommend everyone to read!