About this book
The fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Field Party series—a southern soap opera with football, cute boys, and pick-up trucks—from USA TODAY bestselling author Abbi Glines. Ryker Lee is finally enjoying his senior year—he has great friends, hangs out with hot girls, and is on track to get a football scholarship that will set him up for college. Despite this, a small part of him wonders if there’s more to life than parties and meaningless hookups—and if football even means as much to him as it does to his fellow teammates. And when he meets the new girl at school, his world totally changes… Aurora McClay is new to Lawton. She’s grateful that her twin brother, Hunter, is star of the football team and can help her adjust to her new school, but she’s not grateful at how overprotective he is over every person she meets. Just because she is deaf does not mean people have to treat her differently. When she meets Ryker Lee, the two of them spark an instant and intense chemistry, one that proves to be controversial not only because of Ryker’s reputation as a player, but also because of Aurora and Hunter’s father’s bigoted views about who Aurora can and can’t date. Aurora and Ryker know in their hearts that they are meant for each other. But can their relationship endure the turmoil of rumors and prejudice?
Censorship history
In 2024, "Making a Play" by Abbi Glines was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its sexual content and perceived immorality. The bans were often initiated by concerned parents and local advocacy groups, leading to heated discussions at school board meetings and formal complaints filed against the book's inclusion in curricula. As of late 2024, the bans remain upheld in many districts, with ongoing debates about the appropriateness of the book in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | SexualMoral |
