Gossip is juicier, secrets are bigger, and tensions are higher than ever in this riveting sequel toBalancing Act.

Hot Lipz, everyones favoriteor least favoriteChatter account is back at it, stirring up gossip among the rival schools in Da Icy City. Selena knows that its only a matter of time before she finds herself on the other end of the rumorsand she has a secret.

While Selena sets out to uncover Hot Lipzs true identity, Leesh is still reeling from the accounts last big reveal: she has a sister, and its none other than her biggest gymnastics rival, Chyna. Now somebody from Leeshs past is calling in a favor, and if anyone finds out, it could ruin everything shes worked for.

The pressure is on as the Power Panthers Gymnastics team prepares to compete in the Diamond Cup, and with a new student arriving at the Heights, loyalties will be tested like never before.

Co-founder of the award-winning blog, The Brown Bookshelf, Paula Chase is a longtime advocate for diversifying the type of fiction featuring Black characters. Chase is the author of nine critically acclaimed Upper Middle Grade and YA novels and a winner of NCTEs Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) Konigsberg Award.

• Publisher: Wednesday Books
• Publish Date: October 20, 2026
• Pages: 368
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9781250809414
• Dimensions:8.3 in H | 5.4 in W | 1 in T | 0.94 lb Wt
• BISAC Categories: Teens & YA