ariegraceaird's review

5.0
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

An unapologetic main character who leans into their “flaws” and an examination of systems of power through the setting of the Paris ballet and the dark secret world that exists beneath it, wind together in a spellbinding story of unrepentant rage and self discovery. 
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bwadae's review

3.75
dark inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

meagar12's review

4.0
adventurous dark medium-paced
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kaabtik's review

4.0
dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

"Firm but still broken. And always beautiful.
Just like the perfect ballerina."

A gripping and intense read that, like the dance, dips and flies at certain parts.

The 2nd quarter of the book made me 🤨🤨 because of the approach but it ultimately made sense. I do think there is more to be explored but seeing as it is the first of a series then that is a good omen.

The body horror aspect isn't as severe as I expected (and would have liked) though.

Daghan sa ka serious actually falls away once I'm reminded na Laure just turned 18 and maka break sa immersion so I just don't think abt their ages. 

Pretty good read and I'm excited for the next book.