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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, a teenage girl tries to fall back in love with figure skating without falling for her competition.
Lydia Chen knows how good she is on the ice. Technically perfect, she’s been the one to beat since her debut years ago.
Except now, something is missing in her performances—a spark that’s been gone for a while. Between the constant training, appealing to sponsors to fund her, and the pressure to perform, Lydia’s passion for skating has disappeared.
When her rival Elaine Yee starts training at the same rink, Lydia’s struck by the emotion in Elaine’s routines and unwillingly finds herself getting closer to her as they compete for a spot in the Olympics.
As the tension between them comes to a head, Lydia’s about to find out how a competitor can become an ally and figure out how to feel alive on the ice again in this tender, compelling, and beautifully illustrated debut graphic novel.
Lydia Chen knows how good she is on the ice. Technically perfect, she’s been the one to beat since her debut years ago.
Except now, something is missing in her performances—a spark that’s been gone for a while. Between the constant training, appealing to sponsors to fund her, and the pressure to perform, Lydia’s passion for skating has disappeared.
When her rival Elaine Yee starts training at the same rink, Lydia’s struck by the emotion in Elaine’s routines and unwillingly finds herself getting closer to her as they compete for a spot in the Olympics.
As the tension between them comes to a head, Lydia’s about to find out how a competitor can become an ally and figure out how to feel alive on the ice again in this tender, compelling, and beautifully illustrated debut graphic novel.
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4.8
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Thao Quyen Trinh
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February 27, 2026
A delightful and poignant read about the unique struggles of being a competitive athlete at a high level. Elaine and Lydia have such a compelling relationship—both heartwarming and heartwrenching in equal measure. Complex topics are handled in a realistic yet hopeful way, inviting people to look forward to the small moments of happiness in dark times. All parts of life matter, even the most painful ones.
Adella Cho
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February 28, 2026
Loved it! The complications of being an athlete while managing the relationships on and off the rink was well done and the art was beautiful, especially the hands and turns. Lydia & Elaine made me smile. I'm glad Lydia could rediscover her love for skating and Elaine could finally have a clean skate and live authentically.
Althea Jane Lopez
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March 3, 2026
This is so beautifully written and illustrated! I'm in love! 10/10 I'm closing this book with my heart happy and full.
About the author
Adeline Kon is a freelance illustrator and designer from Miami who graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in illustration. Just Between Us is their debut graphic novel.
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