First published 2024
Viola Restrepo needs to escape her old life fast. When she transfers to prestigious Illyria Preparatory Academy, she spots her chance on the soccer field. The boys team dominates the school while the girls team barely exists. Viola cuts her hair, binds her chest, and becomes Cesario to join the elite squad. She excels at the deception until complications arise. Her roommate Sebastian covers for her secret. Team captain Duke obsesses over unattainable Olivia while growing closer to his new teammate. Olivia herself seems drawn to the mysterious Cesario. Viola finds herself caught between her growing feelings for Duke and the impossible situation her disguise creates. The season progresses toward championships as her web of lies grows more dangerous. Discovery means losing everything she has built at Illyria.
Genres: drama, romance, contemporary, young-adult, contemporary-romance, young-adult-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Illyria Preparatory Academy