Just Between Us: A Graphic Novel

In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, Lydia tries to fall back in love with figure skating without falling for her competition

Lydia Chen knows how good she is on the ice. Technically perfect, she's been the one to beat since her debut years ago.

Except now, something is missing in her performances--a spark that's been gone for a while. Between the constant training, appealing to sponsors to fund her, and the pressure to perform, Lydia's passion for skating has disappeared.

When her rival Elaine Yee starts training at the same rink, Lydia's struck by the emotion in Elaine's routines and unwillingly finds herself getting closer to her as they compete for a spot in the Olympics.

As the tension between them comes to a head, Lydia's about to find out how a competitor can become an ally and figure out how to feel alive on the ice again.

Author: Adeline Kon
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 02/24/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
ISBN13: 9780593696965
ISBN10: 0593696964
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | LGBTQ+
- Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Romance
- Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports

About the Author
Adeline Kon is a freelance illustrator and designer from Miami who graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in illustration. Just Between Us is their debut graphic novel.