First published 2021
Stella Steckler lives for cross-country running. She trains relentlessly, keeps to herself, and focuses on one goal: being the fastest runner in her small town. Her sister Ellie runs fast too, but she also makes time for friends and parties. Their different approaches create tension between them, but both sisters know running offers their only escape from their suffocating town. Then Mila Keene arrives. The new girl was her previous team's star runner, and she threatens everything the Stecklers have built. Ellie finds herself drawn to Mila's warmth and charm, sharing secrets she's never told anyone. Stella discovers someone who finally understands her drive and ambition. As regionals approach and college scouts watch, both sisters form deeper connections with Mila. But friendship becomes dangerous when their futures depend on beating her. The pressure mounts until Mila vanishes during a training run. She never returns home, and suspicion falls on the Steckler sisters.
Genres: contemporary, sports, mystery-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Small Town
284 pages · Hardcover · Razorbill