"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted
over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly
anticipating.
This week, what's really got my pages in a twist is...
Tiny Pretty Things
Publication Date: May 26, 2015
Hardcover,
448 pages, HarperTeen
Genres: Contemporary
TINY PRETTY THINGS digs beneath
the practiced poise of a cutthroat Manhattan ballet academy, where three young
protagonists all fight for prima position while navigating secrets, lies, and
the pressure that comes with being prodigies.
Free-spirited new girl Giselle
just wants to dance – but the very act might kill her. Upper East Side-bred
Bette lives in the all-encompassing shadow of her ballet star sister, but the
weight of family expectations brings out a dangerous edge in her. Perfectionist
June forever stands in the wings as an understudy, but now she’s willing to do
whatever it takes – even push someone out the way – to take the stage.
In a world where every other
dancer is both friend and foe, the girls have formed the tenuous bond that
comes with being the best of the best. But when New York City Ballet
Conservatory newbie Giselle is cast as the lead in The Nutcracker – opposite
Bette’s longtime love Alec – the competition turns deadly.
My Thoughts
This cover is so pretty. Plus, I love ballet. I don’t
actually do it, because that requires coordination, but I love watching it. I’m
not sure about the mystery aspect, simply because I’m not a huge mystery fan,
but we’ll see.
What book are you waiting for this Wednesday?
I love books like this. Drama, dance and deception! I hadn't heard of it before now, so thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteMichelle @ Michelle's Minions
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