This week, what's really got my pages in a twist is...
Publication
Date: September 29, 2020
Hardcover, 368 pages, Little, Brown Books
Genres:
YA, LGBTQ+, Contemporary
The boys of Kings Row bout with
drama, rivalry, and romance in this original YA novel by The New York Times
bestselling author Sarah Rees Brennan--inspired by the award-nominated comic
series by C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad.
Sixteen-year-old Nicholas Cox is
the illegitimate son of a retired fencing champion who dreams of getting the
proper training he could never afford. After earning a place on the elite Kings
Row fencing team, Nicholas must prove himself to his rival, Seiji Katayma, and
navigate the clashes, friendships, and relationships between his teammates on
the road to state championships--where Nicholas might finally have the chance
to spar with his golden-boy half-brother.
Coach Williams decides to take
advantage of the boys' morale after a recent victory and assigns them a course
of team building exercises to further deepen their bonds. It takes a
shoplifting scandal, a couple of moonlit forest strolls, several hilariously
bad dates, and a whole lot of introspection for the team to realize they are
stronger together than they could ever be apart.
The first installment of this
enticing original YA novel series by Sarah Rees Brennan, rich with casual
diversity and queer self-discovery, explores never-before-seen drama inspired
by C.S. Pacat's critically acclaimed Fence comic series and boasts original
cover and interior art by Johanna The Mad.
My Thoughts
I had no idea there was going to be a novelization of the Fence
graphic novels by C.S. Pacat. I adored Pacat’s adult fantasy trilogy, so I was
curious about her next works. Unfortunately, I don’t really like graphic novels,
so I missed out on her new endeavors. I’m simply not a picture person; I like
words better. Needless to say, I am uber excited I don’t have to miss out now.
I am a little hesitant that it’s not Pacat who’s writing this. While I’ve enjoyed
some works by Brennan, she’s not an author I’ve closely followed.
What book are you
waiting for this Wednesday?
Cute pick! I hope you love it once you get a hold of it!
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