The Academy IV: Title Fight

Now a New York Times bestselling series! Leo and his teammates are riding high after their performance in the Tournament of Champions.

Winning once is hard—defending the title is even harder.

In The Academy IV: Title Fight by T.Z. Layton, the team returns not as underdogs, but as champions with everything on the line. Expectations soar as rivals study their every move, determined to take them down.

Set in a season defined by pressure and reputation, the players must adapt to a new reality—one where every match feels like a final. Old strategies no longer guarantee success, and new challengers emerge stronger, faster, and hungrier.

But the toughest battles aren’t just against opponents. Fatigue, self-doubt, and the fear of losing what they’ve earned begin to take their toll. Leadership is tested in new ways as the team struggles to stay united under mounting stress.

As the decisive title match approaches, the stakes couldn’t be higher: victory means cementing their legacy, while defeat could unravel everything they’ve built.

Intense and emotionally charged, this installment explores what it truly means to stay on top.

Because being the best isn’t about reaching the top—it’s about proving you belong there, again and again.