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Everything is Fair in Love and Bowling: A Review of The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee

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The story follows Grace, a driven, Type-A perfectionist whose life has been meticulously planned out—right down to her corporate career trajectory. But when a family obligation forces her back to her small hometown, she finds herself face-to-face with everything she left behind. The 7-10 Split - Karmen Lee.epub

Grace, a professional bowler and local celebrity, has returned to her hometown after years away, looking for something she felt was missing from her life. The two haven't spoken since a "sweet and confusing" kiss years ago that led to a painful split. Forced to co-coach for the next six months, Ava and Grace must navigate their fierce competitive drives, lingering grudges, and an undeniable attraction that threatens to explode. Key Themes and Tropes Everything is Fair in Love and Bowling: A

The title refers to the infamous "7-10 split" in bowling—the hardest spare to convert in the game, where the two farthest pins (7 and 10) remain standing on opposite sides of the lane. It is a metaphor for Ava and Grace: two people who seem impossibly far apart, destined to miss each other. The question of the novel is whether they can beat the odds and close the gap. The two haven't spoken since a "sweet and

The Tropes: It is a classic second-chance, rivals-to-lovers story. Reviewers on Apple Books appreciated that it celebrates Black queer love without revolving around trauma or homophobia.

as the head coach instead. Grace, a professional bowler and local celebrity, is also Ava’s former childhood best friend and rival; the two have been estranged since a confusing kiss years prior. Forced to co-coach the team, they must navigate their unresolved history and a resurfacing attraction. Key Themes and Tropes