Fence: Attack position

Inspired by the award-winning graphic novels Fence, by CS Pacat and Johanna the Mad, discover the first volume of Sarah Rees Brennan's original series, which explores the relationships and dramas of comics' most beloved fencers.

The fencing team at the exclusive Kings Row School doesn't seem destined for glory, but Coach Williams is determined to get the team back into shape.

Nicholas, Seiji, Harvard, and Aiden couldn't be more different, but their coach is certain they'd be even more amazing if they learned to trust each other and work as a team. So she assigns them a task to develop their interpersonal skills that promises to bring about changes within the team... and disastrous consequences.

The school's pick-up artist, Aiden, contemplates his tragic past; an Olympic fencer falls prey to a criminal scheme; and two other team members grapple with deep feelings while "practicing" a relationship. Is the group doomed to defeat, as each young man grapples with conflicting emotions? Or is this team exercise exactly what Kings Row needs to achieve victory?

"A queer statement. Fans of the Fence graphic novel series can re-enter that world in novel form." – Kirkus