Let the Games Begin
A Novel
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3.8 • 5 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Set against a sizzling-hot Greek summer filled with sunshine and souvlaki, Rufaro Faith Mazarura’s Let the Games Begin is a page-turning debut rom-com about two strangers at the top of their game.
MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF JULY 2024: NPR, Kirkus, Elle, Amazon, Bustle, and more!!!
"A debut deserving of a gold medal." —Kirkus (starred review)
"A radiant, joyful debut novel with a particularly fun setting." —ELLE
Athens, 2024. Olivia Nkomo has always been ambitious, smart, and an overall go-getter. Now that she’s graduated from university, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to land her dream job at the Summer Games. The first step? Securing her new internship, which will put her in the center of all the action, where she hopes to run into some of her favorite athletes.
Ezekiel “Zeke” Moyo, the heartthrob star runner of Team Great Britain, is more than ready to claim his title as the fastest man in the world, following in the footsteps of the greatest athletes of all time. His future to the finish line is looking bright—despite his recent breakup with celebrated gymnast Valentina Ross-Rodriguez constantly making headlines.
When Olivia and Zeke collide—literally—on the first day of training, sparks fly. As the games grow closer, so do Olivia and Zeke. But the competition starts stirring up uncomfortable memories from Zeke’s past . . . and Olivia’s internship doesn’t turn out to be what she expected. Will they be able to overcome these hurdles and achieve their dreams? Or will it come at the cost of their budding romance?
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Shiny as a gold medal, Rufaro Faith Mazarura’s debut rom-com sparkles with possibilities. Ambitious Olivia Nkomo is beyond excited to be interning at the Summer Olympics, but she soon discovers she’s little more than a volunteer. Meanwhile, British sprinter Zeke Moyo is trying to balance Olympic-level pressure with the troubling thought that he’s competing for the wrong country. When they cross paths in the Olympic Village, sparks fly and might ignite a romance—or burn them both. Like Mazarura, Olivia and Zeke come from Zimbabwean families who immigrated to Great Britain. Their commonality adds depth to their story, and the weight of living up to their parents’ hopes and dreams is ever present. Mazarura maintains just the right tone to keep you hoping the pair will find a way to make it work, and the result is a swoon-worthy romance. With its world-class charm, Let the Games Begin definitely takes the gold.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A flirtatious collision between an Olympic athlete and a summer intern ignites Mazarura's fun and wholesome debut. Overachieving recent college grad Olivia Nkomo lands an internship with the Olympic Organizing Commission at the summer games in Athens, which she hopes she'll be able to turn into a full-time dream job by the end of the season. Meanwhile, dreamboat British track star Zeke Moyo is determined to metal, but he's thrown off his practice regimen by his recent, very public breakup with a fellow Olympian, which keeps making headlines. When Olivia and Zeke literally bump into each on the first day of training, an undeniable chemistry forms between them. But in the pressure cooker of the games, with both of their dreams on the line, can they make a relationship work? Olivia and Zeke's romance is ridiculously cute and their mutual crushing lightens up the stress of whether they'll achieve their professional goals. Mazarura is a writer to watch.
Customer Reviews
Incredible Read
I truly loved reading Let The Games Begin! Zeke and Olivia’s connect carried me through the pages! The book had beautiful lessons, secrets and took me on an incredible journey. I Highly recommend!❤️