22 capítulos Concluída Valerie Hawthorne thought getting into Le Rosey, one of the world's most prestigious boarding schools, would be the fresh start she desperately needed. With a full gymnastics scholarship and a chance to leave her troubled home life behind, everything seemed perfect on the outside.
But hiding pain behind a perfect landing only works for so long.
Balancing elite gymnastics, the pressure of academics, and late-night texts from her little brother about the reality back home-no food, no warmth, no safety-Valerie is on the edge of breaking. Then there is Xavier, the mysterious boy who sees through her silence, whose piano becomes a sanctuary when words fall short. And a tight-knit friend group that slowly becomes the family she never had.
As Valerie begins to open up, everything starts to fall into place. Until one fateful practice threatens to take it all away. An injury forces her to face the truth. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is stop pretending you're okay.
Told through raw emotion, quiet romance, and the rhythm of recovery, One Step at a Time is a powerful coming-of-age story about resilience, friendship, falling in love, and learning that healing isn't linear, but it is always worth it.