Part of Beartown, book 2
First published 2018
In the snowy forests of Sweden, the people of Beartown are defined by their passion for ice hockey. When the local team faces elimination, the town must put aside old rivalries and come together to save their beloved sport. As tensions escalate between Beartown and their longtime foes in Hed, a surprising new coach arrives, offering a chance at redemption. But can this fractured community put aside their grudges and find the strength to fight for their team - and each other?
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, sports, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, redemption
Setting: Sweden
448 pages · Paperback · Atria Books