Just Between Us: A Graphic Novel

Just Between Us: A Graphic Novel marks Adeline Kon’s debut as both writer and artist. In this intimate coming‑of‑age story, Lydia Chen is a world‑class figure skater whose technical mastery has carried her toward the Olympics, yet a creative spark has faded. Between relentless training, sponsor pressure, and the ache of a career on edge, Lydia’s love for skating wanes. When rival Elaine Yee arrives at the same rink, Lydia is drawn to Elaine’s expressive routines and a tension that blurs lines between foe and ally. As their competition blossoms into collaboration, Lydia must navigate new feelings, heartbreak, and the question: can honesty and vulnerability help her feel alive on the ice again? This LGBTQ+ romance set in the winter skating world explores identity and resilience across 320 pages, with lush color and bold artwork.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Readers who enjoy LGBTQ+ romance in YA graphic novels.
• Fans of character-driven sports stories and figure skating.
• Readers drawn to emotional, coming-of-age tales with vibrant artwork.
• People seeking diverse voices and debut works by new creators.