Andrea Beatriz Arango

No one knows hard work and dedication like Valentina Camacho. And Vale's thing is fencing. She's the top athlete at her fencing gym. Or she was . . . until the accident. After months away, Vale is finally cleared to fence again, but it's much harder than before. Her body doesn't move the way it used to, and worst of all is the new number one: Myrka. When she sweeps Vale aside with her perfect form and easy smile, Vale just can't accept that. But the...

Twelve-year-old Iveliz is trying to manage her mental health and advocate for the help and understanding she deserves, but in the meantime her new friend calls her crazy and her abuela Mimi dismisses the therapy and medicine Iveliz needs to feel like herself.

"Nadie sabe de trabajo duro y dedicación como Valentina Camacho. Y lo de ella es la esgrima. Es la atleta estrella de su club. O lo fue... hasta el accidente. Después de pasar meses lejos del deporte, Vale puede practicar otra vez. Pero todo es mucho más difícil que antes. Su cuerpo no se mueve igual, y hay una nueva número uno: Myrka. Cuando Myrka la deja atrás, con su forma perfecta y su sonrisa fácil, Vale no puede aceptarlo como si nada....