Blades of Furry (a Graphic Novel): Volume 1

Enter the high-stakes world of battle skating in this rivals-to-lovers romance based on the spectacularly popular webcomic.

Emile is an up-and-coming rookie in battle skating, a sport that combines the grace of figure skating with the high impact sparring of martial arts. Just as he is gearing up to fight in his next duel at the championships, there's a change in the lineup! To his horror, he'll have to face off against reigning champion Radu, the best battle skater in the world (and Emile's longtime skating idol). There's no way he can win!

During a pivotal moment in their match, however, Emile discovers Radu's most closely guarded secret...and it's a bloody one. This could destroy Radu's career for good, but when feelings start to develop between them both on and off the rink, will this rivalry turn into something more...?

Based on the WEBTOON hit comic with over forty million views and half a million subscribers, this irresistible story full of heart-pounding romance, breathtaking skate battles, and secrets both good and bad collects episodes 1-36 in a gorgeous print edition that includes a never-before-seen story!

Author: Deya Muniz, Emily Erdos
Publisher: Little, Brown Ink
Published: 05/13/2025
Pages: 512
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9780316459938
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
Emily Erdos was born and raised in the Midwest with a wild love of making up tales that tugged on people's heartstrings. After attending the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Savannah College of Art and Design, she graduated with an MFA and married her comic partner-in-crime, Deya Muniz. They now live and create sweet and silly stories together with their dog children, Ellie and Pumpkin, by their sides!

Deya Muniz was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they grew up watching Pride and Prejudice and reading copious amounts of shojo manga. In 2017, they moved to the United States to pursue a master's degree in sequential art, where they met and fell in love with a wonderful girl who makes delicious grilled cheese sandwiches.