Everything she wanted. Everything to lose.
She has never felt this strong. So why does it feel like everyone's trying to hold her back?
Olive is so close to realising her dreams. With her final year of high school looming, she’s got a lot on her plate, but she can handle it…right?
Her training. Her boyfriend. Her schoolwork. Her friends. But then a new boy arrives, showing her a different world, and a different side of herself. As she prepares for the fight she’s risked everything for—the same stage where her mother once competed—the past refuses to stay buried.
A stranger who isn't quite a stranger, holding a secret that will change everything Olive and Boyan thought they knew about where they came from.
In this powerful second book of the 'OSU Rising' series, Sensei Sarhn returns to the dojo with an empowering and gripping story of ambition, family secrets, and the challenge of forging her own path without losing herself in the process.
Because for Olive, the hardest fight was never going to be on the mat.
WHY READERS LOVE YAME:
• If you are searching for literary coming of age fiction that captures the messy, transformative journey of finding one's place in the world, YAME is the perfect addition to your shelf.
• This second book in the OSU Rising series is an uplifting teen fiction story that explores the complex dynamics of found family books and the courage required to forge a unique path while reconciling with the weight of the past.
• Perfect for those seeking feel good fiction for teens that prioritises emotional authenticity, character growth, and the universal experience of choosing who you want to become.
PERFECT FOR FANS OF:
• Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen’s heart-tugging character arcs, the empowering ambition found in Ali Hazelwood’s YA novels, and the gripping family secrets and 'found family' dynamics of Karen M. McManus.
• Karate Kid and Cobra Kai fans.
• Uplifting teen fiction with a heart-pounding edge.
• YA contemporary fiction books that stay grounded in reality.
• No spice books ya readers who prioritise emotional depth and intense character arcs over adult content.
• Stories about coming of age books for girls and boys who are wanting to take control of their own future.
TROPES:
• Inner Warrior
• Found Family
• The Coming-of-Age Crossroads
• The Overachiever’s Wall
• First Love vs. Next Chapter
Praise
“Touching story of a teen finding peace and power in karate.”
- BookLife by Publishers Weekly
Disability Own Voices
Young Adult, Karate Fiction, Sports Fiction, Coming of Age, YA Inspirational Fiction, No Spice YA, Wholesome Teen Fiction, Dyslexic Representation, Strong Female Protagonist
About The Author
Renowned and highly trusted in the 1990s and 2000s for her striking and distinctive flair as a professional photographer, Sarhn photographed four Australian Prime Ministers, immortalised numerous celebrities, and vividly captured a plethora of sporting legends through her lens.
After retiring her camera, Sarhn followed her passion for martial arts into founding a karate dojo, channelling her desire into making a profound and positive impact on the lives of her students. Imparting invaluable life skills such as strength of character, compassion, respect, self-awareness, focus, confidence, determination, and discipline.
The 'OSU Rising' series serves as the latest evolution of Sarhn’s mission, sharing with young adults everywhere the tools and mindset needed to make a meaningful difference in their lives and the world.
Author Website
Youtube
Threads
Amazon Author Page
Goodreads Author Page
BookBub Author Profile
