Kyantha, The Shard of Wit

In the sparkling town of Rivalridge—where even toddlers treat talent shows like war—two prodigies were born. Unfortunately, they were born at the same time, in the same hospital, and immediately hated each other over who screamed louder first. Meet Kyantha Vale: sharp-tongued, logic-obsessed, and permanently allergic to losing. And then there’s Ashen Lucier: dangerously charming, insufferably brilliant, and regrettably her number-one rival since age three. From stealing crayons to sabotaging debate finals, Ky and Ash have spent their lives trying to outdo, outwit, and outlast each other. What they refuse to admit? No one else gets under their skin—or into their heart—quite like the other. They say they’re rivals. They act like enemies. They feel like something else entirely. But as they grow up—through unsent letters, unsaid words, stolen almost-kisses, and cliffhangers that never resolve—the line between competition and something far crueler begins to blur. One thing’s for sure: Only one can win. But to lose each other might be the greatest tragedy of all.