FINDING HER EDGE, by Jennifer Iacopelli, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, Dec. 2, 2025, Paperback, $12.99 (young adult)
Jennifer Iacopelli’s popular novel and soon-to-be Netflix series Finding Her Edge is now available in paperback.
Adriana Russo is figure skating royalty, born to gold-medalist parents and an equally talented sister. Adriana’s dream? To conquer the Junior World Championships and uphold the family legacy. But when the family’s legendary skating rink faces financial ruin, everything she’s worked for is at risk.
Training with her new partner, Brayden, sparks an idea: let the world believe their on-ice chemistry isn’t only for show. The fake-dating gains traction, and Adriana realizes maybe she actually is falling for Brayden. But then her past crashes into her present and changes everything, when Freddie, her former partner—and first crush—reenters the scene.
As the biggest competition of her life draws closer and her family’s legacy hangs in the balance, Adriana is torn between the future she’s worked so hard for with Brayden, and the one she gave up long ago with Freddie. Will she find her edge and claim her place at the top, or will her heart lead her in a different direction? —Synopsis provided by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Finding Her Edge is set to become a Netflix series, and it reads like one. Not that that’s a bad thing. There’s action in the form of ice dancing, love triangles, drama, political jockeying, and social media fame. And it all comes together in a bingeworthy story.
Iacopelli’s writing style is immediately comfortable, allowing readers to slip right into the story. And all the figure skating aspects, from practice to politics to costumes to competition, are strong. It’s where the characters and romance come along that the book feels a little formulaic.
Adriana’s father and older sister are absolutely awful. Like it’s hard to find any redeeming qualities. Especially the father. The fake relationship element feels a little forced, and the romantic element doesn’t have much meat to it, despite years of history.
But none of that really matters if you’re looking for a quick read that you can enjoy as an escape. It’s sweet, light and fast-moving and perfect for Netflix.
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