Name: The Winged Game
Author: Sophie Kim
ISBN: 9780241786611

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PRE-ORDER this new sweeping 'rivals-to-lovers' sports romantasy from Sunday Times bestselling author, Sophie Kim . . . For a chance at redemption, a disgraced player of carriwitchet - the brutal, rugby-esque sport played atop winged steeds - must team up with and fake-date the rival player who destroyed her career. --Grumpy Taissa Cho lives alone in an obscure corner of Scotland for a reason. Once, she was the UKHC's (United Kingdom's Hidden Cities) most promising carriwitchet player. It was Taissa's coach who had etched the illegal rune onto her, turning the odds in her favour despite Taissa's protestations. And it was Kion, the annoying, handsome star player of her rival team, who caught her out. Her career was completely, and utterly, over. No team would take her. Until Kion asked her to come and play for the Stymphs. To garner publicity and keep Taissa as the Stymphs' secret weapon, she and Kion are forced into a fake relationship. Can they save their team from ruin, even when sabotage seems afoot? Tropes:Rivals-to-loversFake datingFound familyFantasy sports romanceBickering MCs

ISBN9780241786611

PublisherArrow

Publication Date07/02/26

Pages400

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4.0

Sports romance but make it fantasy. Fake dating but make it bantery. All concepts I can get fully behind. And even though the author wasn't for me in the past, I highly enjoyed this book. Not a highlight for me, but really good, unique and surprisingly deep. The Winged Game promises a fun mix of magical sports and romance - with aerial competitions and a fresh world. What surprised me most though was how much heart the story has beneath all the action. The found family aspects are wonderfully done, and there is a thoughtful exploration of grief and belonging. The romance is full of banter, tension, and fake dating shenanigans. While I wasn't completely swept away by the relationship, I had a great time following Taissa and Kion's journey and watching them being stupid and adorable. The worldbuilding can feel a little overwhelming at times, and there were moments where I felt the story was trying to juggle a few too many elements at once. But somehow it all comes together into something that feels distinctly its own. 4/5 stars Thank you @netgalley and @delreybooks for the eARC! #TheWingedGame #NetGalley #Bookstagram

Jun 16, 2026

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Jun 16, 2026

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