5 of 5 stars
This is a fantastic story of three friends, Delphine, Lindsay and Margaux, who meet when they are young girls at a prestigious ballet school in Paris. The story is told from Delphine's POV and it was captivating and kept me turning the pages. Together they train and compete for advancement. Can three young girls remain friends when they compete for the same thing? Can they honestly support each other? The story flips back and forth between the past and present and Ms. Kapelke-Dale slowly reveals the secrets that cannot stay hidden forever.
The story is not solely about the world of ballet, but more the relationships surrounding the men and women in their lives. Delphine left the ballet company suddenly with a Russian choreographer and finally comes back to the school as a choreographer thirteen years later. She tries hard to get back to the same level of friendship with Lindsay and Margaux who are still dancing, but people change and friendships evolve. Everyone always referred to Delphine as the nice one, but a shocking moment changes everything. The story is full of twists and turns and I did not see the ending coming. I've never taken ballet and it didn't matter as this story is about the friendship of three girls who grow into three accomplished young women.
I voluntarily read the advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.
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