The King Of Black Diamonds By Nicole S. Goodin May 2026

Introduce the setting—Westlake High, where rugby is "basically religion".

Explore Berlin’s mindset of "striking the first match" to survive, showing she isn't afraid of the school's established bullies. 4. The "Enemies-to-Lovers" Arc The King of Black Diamonds by Nicole S. Goodin

Summarize how the novel uses typical high-school tropes to explore deeper themes of self-worth and breaking social molds. Introduce the setting—Westlake High