reviewsbyerin

When competitive figure skater Addisyn Miles suffers a devastating defeat at Eastern Sectionals, her dreams of making the Olympic team appear to be over. Especially with a coach who seems to have given up on her as well. Feeling she's lost everything, she flees to the mountains for refuge.

Darius Payne is hiding a secret. But when he meets Addisyn, all the pain from his past seems to melt away. Who is this girl and how ca she capture his heart so quickly?

When figure skating coach Brian Felding realizes he's let a genuine talent slip through his fingers, he begins searching for her. But is he more concerned about his own future or Addisyn's?

This novel is highly introspective with strong spiritual themes. As a figure skating fan, I love a good skating story, though there does need to be a healthy suspension of disbelief when it comes to Addisyn's possible Olympic journey. I thought the author's writing was strong overall, though less might have been more effective when it comes to certain emotions and the number of point of view characters. The story does wrap up some things but leaves room for a sequel, which I would love to read.

I would recommend this book for fans of winter sports and contemporary fiction with a strong spiritual arc.