In 1970s New York City, a female roller derby player must confront her rival's sabotage and societal expectations to lead her team to victory, only to discover they have more in common than they thought, leading to a surprising alliance to challenge gender barriers in sports.
Protagonist: A female roller derby player, fighting against gender stereotypes and societal expectations to prove herself in a male-dominated sport; Antagonist: A rival roller derby team captain who will stop at nothing to sabotage the protagonist's team and reputation.
The protagonist discovers that the antagonist has been spreading false rumors about her, causing her to be faced with the decision of whether to confront her rival and defend her reputation, or take the high road and focus on winning the championship through skill and determination.
In the final championship game, the protagonist's team faces off against the rival team. Despite the rumors and attempts at sabotage, the protagonist leads her team to victory, proving her skill and determination. She confronts the antagonist after the game, standing up for herself and earning the respect of her peers. The novel ends with the protagonist being celebrated as a trailblazer in women's sports, breaking gender barriers and inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
Twist: The protagonist discovers that the antagonist was also fighting against gender stereotypes and societal expectations, and was only trying to prove herself in a male-dominated sport. They both realize that they have more in common than they thought, and decide to join forces to challenge the status quo and promote women's sports together.