Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: PG-13 (On page sex act); Violence: PG-13 (Stalking, Kidnapping, Threat of Death)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
London, 1933. Identical twin sisters, Olivia and Clara both dance for the acclaimed ballet company, Sadler’s Wells. Olivia is talented and dedicated to dance and works hard to rise in the company. However, Clara, also supremely talented, is less interested in the intense competition of the company and dreams of leaving to see the world. Both young women will come into contact with men who become obsessed with their beauty and talent. One of those obsessions could turn deadly.
For readers interested in ballet and what it means to be part of a competitive company, this book will intrigue them until about three quarters through. At that point, the “thriller” aspect of the synopsis kicks in leading to a rushed and unbelievable ending that seems incongruous with the beginnings of the story. Too often the unrealistic aspects of the plot take the reader out of the story as they find themselves questioning how certain situations have come about and why the characters are making typical thriller trope choices that don’t fit with the overall book.
Reviewer–AEB
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