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The Favorites: A Novel
Layne Fargo
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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, starring a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the ice.
“Part Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones & The Six, this novel is as brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance and will keep you guessing until its last page.” —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here.
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 roller-coaster 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. 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.
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Rootbound\ \ Kenzi Didericksen\ \ • May 18
Help me pick June’s book club pick! & I have a very exciting announcement 🌱🌙🕯️🌥️ #rootbound #booktok #bookish #bookclubpick
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Rootbound\ \ Kenzi Didericksen\ \ • May 18
Help me pick June’s book club pick! & I have a very exciting announcement 🌱🌙🕯️🌥️ #rootbound #booktok #bookish #bookclubpick
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Won't Calm Down\ \ Maya Gabrielle\ \ • Feb 18
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Probably my least popular opinion on a sports romance...
am I risking being decimated for this bc it’s easy to figure out what popular book it is? yes. but I have to speak my truth. #booktok #queerbooktok #sapphicbooks #iceskatingromance #hottake
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Laura Rae Says\ \ Laura\ \ • Oct 30 2025
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Boundless Press\ \ Jananie\ \ • Apr 7 2025
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the 13 books i read in march | monthly reading wrapup + reading stats
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Boundless Press\ \ Jananie\ \ • Mar 19 2025
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Enchanted Echoes\ \ Deirdre\ \ • Feb 28 2025
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One of my goals this year is to actually sit and process what I'm reading with a bit more intention and I'm hoping that will transition into more of these longer form type of videos where we talk about what I'm loving and maybe not loving in the books I'm reading.
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Enchanted Echoes\ \ Deirdre\ \ • Feb 28 2025
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Brining back The Favorites Video style 1. because I want to and 2. I love seeing what has continued to impress me throughout the month. Everything from beauty to my own content, the items are vast! I've pulled together the prompt list along with links in case you are interested. As always lets chat about what you've been loving this month
Prompts with links - some of these are affiliate links Makeup: Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-eyes Volumizing and Curling Mascara https://rstyle.me/+E5iCAuQQedvCZ-pA5r7lBw
Skincare Sofie Pavitt Face Mandelic Acid Exfoliating & Clearing Serum https://www.sephora.com/product/mandelic-acid-exfoliating-clearing-serum-P514512?country\_switch=us&lang=en&skuId=2836583&om\_mmc=ppc-GG\_17798154149\_\_\_2836583\_\_9004077\_c&country\_switch=us&lang=en&gad\_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA74G9BhAEEiwA8kNfpYYvrJlOM4sfoLyUC4rfVf5\_rU5Dxe7JO-ilKVx7miAGnKJMddubfxoCSv0QAvD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Nails: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish, That’s A Blazing https://www.sallybeauty.com/nails/nail-color/nail-polish-and-lacquer/thats-a-blazing-nail-color/SBS-020381.html?gad\_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA74G9BhAEEiwA8kNfpdp66rTepsg-7rQiAIGDQvMt3KC-nfgpX7g5POlmSj-S5Yb16MvM3xoCwycQAvD\_BwE
Fragrance: Forvr Mood You Remind Me https://rstyle.me/+ll0\_99PB-ch1XZeBINU6BQ https://rstyle.me/+KZRx0qNlwQfOHpxdr3hytg Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb https://rstyle.me/+PpnhpB1wfemm8\_PoY8fe2w August & Piers Star https://www.augustpiers.com/collections/scented-candles
Snack: Popcorn
Recipe Mushroom Asada recipe from Trejo’s Tacos https://rstyle.me/+ZHRjSbTDU766s5wpun6hSQ
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Purse Coach Cassie 19 https://rstyle.me/+cGW3BwxaUuTSyxiSNK7jTA
Shoes Vince Camuto Seshon Wide Calf Boot https://rstyle.me/+0vZFrwKCFMR6L2rfA\_Lx\_Q
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Boundless Press\ \ Jananie\ \ • Feb 26 2025
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My FIRST Book Haul of the Year! new 2025 releases, lit fic, new ali hazelwood
Check out all the books that were sent to me recently or that I bought!
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Kiln Books\ \ dylan joseph\ \ • Feb 19 2025
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spend the weekend with me 🌲 january wrap-up, bookshopping vlog & quitting booktok?
🐻 in this video, i go for a hike and talk about being in a creative rut, write at a café, go bookshopping, talk about my january reads, and talk about my struggles with short form content!
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Arcane Nights Press\ \ Cassidy\ \ • Jan 16 2025
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New Books Released January 14th
Here are just some of the many books that came out today! We’re talking romance, mystery, fantasy, and more!
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