In the tight-knit town of Asteria Heights, volleyball isn't just a sport – it's a way of life.
Amelia Thomson, as captain, grapples with the weight of leading arguably the school's worst team in decades. And with the coach being her own father, the town's blame for every loss feels personal.
But that well-worn volleyball she grip at every practice? It's more than leather and air. It's the embodiment of her dreams and the ticket out of a town that feels increasingly stifling.
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Ivy Scott was born a prodigy. Her path seemed to be set: the Olympics and stardom awaited.
Until one fateful night shattered her dreams.
Starting over in a tiny Indiana town, Ivy has one wish: to blend into the shadows during her senior year. But flying under the radar becomes next to impossible in a town consumed by volleyball.
Especially when she finds herself drawn to the coach's daughter. Because Amelia Thomson is determined to break down every barrier Ivy has meticulously erected, brick by brick.