The Misdirection of Fault Lines

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In an emotionally honest and openhearted novel, three teen girls compete at the elite Bastille Invitational Tennis Tournament, each grappling with their dreams and identities. Alice, feeling out of place, attends the tournament with a sponsorship she barely earned, and struggles to find her footing after the death of her beloved Ba, who shared her passion for tennis. Violetta, the darling of Bastille and a social media influencer, feels the weight of her mother’s past sacrifices and questions whether the path laid out for her is truly what she desires. Leylah, returning from a forced two-year hiatus, sees this tournament as her last chance to prove that professional tennis is her destiny, but she must navigate her emotions and avoid distractions, especially from her ex-best friend. As the competition unfolds, the stakes rise, and the girls must confront their relationships and aspirations, revealing the complexities of their journeys. This incisive coming-of-age story, infused with wit and wisdom, captures the messiness and confusion of adolescence through the experiences of three Asian American teens. Anna Gracia, acclaimed author of Boys I Know, delivers a refreshingly true-to-life teen voice that resonates deeply.