Books The Favorites: A Novel Book by Layne Fargo

"The Favorites" by Layne Fargo is a thrilling and intense novel set in the competitive world of elite figure skating. The story follows Katarina Shaw, a determined young skater from a challenging background, and Heath Rocha, a foster child with a troubled past. Together, they form a powerful ice dancing duo, capturing audiences with their rebellious style and passionate chemistry.

The narrative spans multiple decades, exploring their rise in the figure skating world, the sacrifices they make, and the scandals that threaten to dismantle their partnership. The story is uniquely framed with a mix of traditional storytelling and documentary-style interviews, which adds layers of intrigue and drama as the two confront their pasts and the consequences of their ambition.

Themes include obsession, ambition, love, and the harsh realities behind the glamorous surface of competitive sports. The novel highlights the cost of success and personal sacrifice, alongside a gripping romance filled with conflict and intensity.