"The Favorites" by Layne Fargo is a fictional novel published by Random House in 2025 available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ED8Alv

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The story revolves around American ice dancers Katarina Shaw and Heath Rocha. It explores themes of obsession, scandal, and tragedy within the competitive world of ice skating. Katarina narrates her story of skating and life on her own terms. The novel delves into their intense partnership, overshadowed by personal demons, rivalries, and a past that threatens to destroy their Olympic dreams. A key element is the exploration of the  ...