Court of Fives

In this engaging young adult novel by Kate Elliott, a girl named Jessamy navigates a society divided by class and privilege, balancing her outward role as an upper-class Patron with her secret dreams of freedom. Her passion for training in a complex athletic competition leads her to form an unexpected friendship with a fellow competitor from a different background, challenging societal expectations. When her family faces a dangerous disruption orchestrated by a powerful uncle, Jessamy must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect her loved ones and forge her own path.