Blades of Furry, Vol. 1

Gr 9 Up–The world of figure skating is a battleground. Literally. Skaters compete with jumps, spins, and attempts to knock their opponents to the ice. Emile is a rookie, and due to another skater getting injured, he must battle the number one skater in the world: Radu. Emile holds his own and discovers Radu’s biggest secret in the middle of their battle: he’s a vampire. At risk of getting kicked out if discovered, Radu begs Emile not to reveal his secret to the skating federation. The two come to an understanding, begin training together, and discover an unlikely friendship—and attraction. As Emile’s confidence grows, his skating improves and he shoots up the rankings, but not everyone is pleased with his rising star. Zootopia meets Yuri!!! on ICE in this fun romp of a sports romance. With endearing protagonists, delightful sidekicks, and an infuriating antagonist, the story will keep readers engaged; this sports-centered graphic novel is hard to put down.