by C. S. Pacat
First published 2019
Nicholas Cox grips his sword as tryouts continue at Kings Row. The scrappy fencer knows the odds stack against him. Surly upperclassmen dismiss him. His roommate Seiji Katayama moves like a machine, cutting down opponents with cold precision. Nicholas wants more than just a place on the team. He needs to prove himself worthy of facing his golden boy half-brother in competition. The fencing prodigy Seiji shows no mercy in practice. Other candidates fall away as the pressure mounts. Nicholas discovers that raw determination alone won't carry him through this trial. He must find something deeper within himself to survive the brutal selection process and earn his place among the elite fencers of Kings Row.
Genres: fantasy, contemporary, sports, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Kings Row
112 pages · Paperback · BOOM!Box