Book of The Month discussion

To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession.

An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating about a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the ice.

She might not have a famous name, funding, or her family’s support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating—and each other—to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and rollercoaster relationship. Until a shocking incident at the Olympic Games brings their partnership to a sudden end.

As the ten-year anniversary of their final skate approaches, an unauthorized documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha, claiming to uncover the "real story" through interviews with their closest friends and fiercest rivals. Kat wants nothing to do with the documentary. But she can't stand the thought of someone else defining her legacy either. So, after a decade of silence, she's telling her story: from the childhood tragedies that created her all-consuming bond with Heath to the clash of desires that tore them apart. Sensational rumors have haunted their every step for years, but the truth may be even more shocking than the headlines.

Inspired by the powerful love and hate that fuel Emily Bronte’s classic, Wuthering Heights, The Favorites is an exhilarating dance between passion, ambition, and what it truly means to win.

Part 1

I flipped to audio because I thought the interviews and news information would be good and IT IS! Loving the audio!

(view spoiler)[ wow, I don't think I'd trust the other girl. Pushing can certainly be a head game. I'm worried, since she didn't claim her boyfriend, that she's going to make a move

and I worry she's going to end up with the brother.

very Wuthering Heights! lol

the training, the goal of the olympics and medals - I can't even imagine how hard that would be! (hide spoiler)]

Part 2

(view spoiler)[ wow, that moment when Heath overheard what she said.
and then she paired with him.

I wonder what Heath will get up to when he's gone
and we know from the original story, that Cathy dies? Does she die young here too?

Heath makes his child marry Cathy's child, to try to make Cathy haunt him, to carry on their love - I wonder how this will all translate into this story! lol (hide spoiler)]

I wish I'd brought my book with me! I need to read this one before I go home for our chapter quest challenge or change my book. Not sure what to do, but I'm so glad to see you liked it.

I flipped to audio and it was SO good because there are parts that are interviews and they had a whole cast! So good!

I double checked your Chapter books and I think you're good! Are you switching it out for another one?

I'm getting ready to start Playworld today!

I'm so sorry. I can't believe I didn't see your last message until now! Did you ever get to Playbook? I just finished The Favorites but didn't have time to post any comments yet. I'll do that over the next few days when I have time...watching the littles all week and overnight as well. I also got the audio based on what you had said.