When Left Feelings

"When Left Feelings" by Yong Fenlon is a novel published in 2025. Fiction filled with Emma's story is one of glory and sacrifice, of a childhood spent balancing on the fine edge between triumph and exhaustion. Yong Fenlon's novel delves into Emma's psyche, exploring what it feels like to push a child's body to its limits for a dream she's told is hers. The novel captures the sharp contrast between the beauty of her movements and the pain behind them, the way she soars through the air like a bird, only to land with the crushing weight of expectations on her shoulders. Emma was just eight years old when she first felt the magic of skating, her blades whispering across the ice like the wind carried music only she could hear. Over the next decade, she turned her dream into reality, culminating in a breathtaking gold medal performance at the age of eighteen. But Emma's journey wasn't just about competition; it was about discovery. The Magic Notes on Ice is a spellbinding novel that follows Emma's transformation from a curious child to a world-class ice dancer. Guided by the mysterious "wind massaged music," Emma unlocks secret skills for mastering the ice, developing her own unique art form with determination, creativity, and endless practice. The story dives deep into the steps she took to perfect her craft, the lessons learned from mistakes, and the resilience required to keep moving forward. Emma's journey reveals that ice is more than a frozen surface – it's a stage for those who dare to make it their own. With themes of perseverance, self-expression, and the magic of creativity, The Magic Notes on Ice is an inspiring tale for anyone chasing their dreams, both on and off the ice. Through Fenlon's evocative prose, readers feel every wobble on the beam, every slip on the ice, every bruise hidden beneath Emma's leotard for gymnastics. They hear the sharp commands of her coaches, the silent disappointment of her parents, and the deafening roar of the crowds cheering her name. And yet, they also feel Emma's quiet yearning for something more-something beyond the medals, the routines, the endless cycle of perfection. The pivotal moment comes when Emma, standing on the edge of what could be her greatest triumph, chooses to walk away. She steps off the ice, not because she has failed, but because she has finally realized that she is more than her sport.