Under Pressure by Emma Lysy follows the story of a talented high school athlete, Lily, who grapples with the immense pressure of competition and her family's expectations. As she strives for success in her sport, Lily begins to feel the weight of her choices, leading her to reevaluate her priorities and relationships. Along the way, she discovers the importance of mental health, friendship, and pursuing her passions rather than simply fulfilling the dreams of those around her. Balancing ambition with self-discovery, Lily learns that true strength comes from within, no matter the external pressures she faces. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Moonlight Detective Agency .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Dreamscape Media .