Off Edge - Brae, Addison

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Résumé :
Do you know what it's like to win an Olympic gold, then have it stripped away? I do. Gold is every figure skater's life dream. At fifteen, I experience the thrill of wearing the medal for a few minutes until judges accused me of being too young to be eligible. That's when I realized my father's ultimate lie could cost more than my title. During our daring escape from Russia, I pressured my coach to tell the truth about my adoption. But the quad combination and two world titles aren't enough to keep the scandal from erasing my career and identity. Disgraced, disqualified, and devastated, I can't face a rink, fans, or daily life. My controlling dad's betrayal lights a fire to break free from his bad decisions. My best friend and a journalist who will tell my story step in to stop the downward spiral and help me uncover my past. The story of Docia's fierce determination to discover her true identity, unerase her career, and find the passion to skate again will engage teen readers, figure skating fans, and anyone who's ever experienced betrayal from someone close....

Biographie:
Addison Brae lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child, she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with diaries, letters, and short stories. When she's not writing new adult and adult speculative and romantic suspense, and young adult contemporary fiction, Addison spends her time traveling the world, collecting interesting recipes, and entertaining. She is still addicted to reading and enjoys jogging in her neighborhood park, binge-watching TV series, vintage clothing, and hanging out with her artistic other half and their neurotic cat Lucy....

Sommaire:
Maxy Awards 2025 Runner-Up: Young Adult Her gold medal vanished. Now her identity might too. Fifteen-year-old figure skating phenomenon Docia thinks winning Olympic gold is the start of her future-until the judges strip her of the medal and accuse her of being too young to compete. The scandal threatens to destroy her career overnight. Forced to escape from Russia, Docia pushes her coach for answers and learns the secret her father never meant her to uncover-he has lied about her adoption. Without proof of her age or her past, the judges' accusation might be true. Cut off from the sport she loves, Docia turns to her best friend and a journalist she barely knows. Their search for the truth leads to buried documents, powerful enemies, and a legacy that someone is determined to keep hidden. As lies swirl around her, Docia must find the courage to reclaim her identity, her career, and the fire inside that made her unstoppable on the ice. Perfect for fans of twisty YA mysteries, fierce heroines, and stories about family secrets. Immersive, empowering, and inspiring. Un-put-downable! (5-Star Reader Review)...