The Favorites: A Novel


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To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating, starring a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the ice

“Part Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones & The Six, this novel is as brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance and will keep you guessing until its last page.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here

She might not have a famous name, funding, or her family’s support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating—and each other—to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and roller-coaster relationship.

Until a shocking incident at the Olympic Games brings their partnership to a sudden end.

As the ten-year anniversary of their final skate approaches, an unauthorized documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha, claiming to uncover the “real story” through interviews with their closest friends and fiercest rivals. Kat wants nothing to do with the documentary, but she can’t stand the thought of someone else defining her legacy. So, after a decade of silence, she’s telling her story: from the childhood tragedies that created her all-consuming bond with Heath to the clash of desires that tore them apart. Sensational rumors have haunted their every step for years, but the truth may be even more shocking than the headlines.

From the Publisher

Buckle up writes Kirkus ReviewsBuckle up writes Kirkus Reviews

As brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance says Jodi PicoultAs brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance says Jodi Picoult

A drama of epic proportions writes Library JournalA drama of epic proportions writes Library Journal

A tale of ambition and scorching passion says Jean KwokA tale of ambition and scorching passion says Jean Kwok

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D1QKJLYT
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House (January 14, 2025)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 433 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1784745499

Customers say

Customers find the book thrilling and passionate with well-written dialogue. They appreciate the well-developed characters, especially strong female ones. The storytelling is compelling, intertwining the characters’ lives into rollercoaster relationships. Readers appreciate the emotional depth of the characters and the high stakes of a competitive sport. Overall, they are pleased with the overall outcome and feel the book is an excellent read.

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