by Markus Zusak
First published 2006
When their family falls on hard times, brothers Ruben and Cameron take jobs as underground fighters to make ends meet. But as they step into the ring, they find themselves battling for more than just the purse. Ruben embraces the violence, using it to prove his worth, while the more sensitive Cameron struggles with the brutality. As the brothers are forced to confront their differences, they must decide what they're truly fighting for - pride, love, or just the chance to win for once.
Genres: 20th-century, coming-of-age, action, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
214 pages · Paperback · Red Fox