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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
I honestly didn’t think I would like this book, it’s definitely not my usual type of book, but I was hooked. It was super interesting for me to read a book about ballerinas as someone who used to take a lot of ballet and now teaches ballet. The ending was heartbreaking and yet so beautiful. I loved Luc. Marine and Kates determination and unique journeys were definitely something I could connect to and it meant a whole lot to read such a story.
Much more serious than the description makes it seem. This book deals with some pretty heavy stuff but I think it really materialized into a constructive resolution at the end.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not as interesting as I thought it would be! I usually love a story set in the ballet world.
Enjoyed it but didn’t love it.
Enjoyed it but didn’t love it.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am exactly, exactly the target audience for this book. I love intense female friendships, and books about ballet and gymnastics and cheerleading, and good mental illness representation. The only thing that could have made it better is if it had some murders in it.
You can also read this review on my blog illbefinealonereads.
A huge thanks to Algonquin Young Readers for the chance to be a part of this blog tour.
Bright Burning Stars pulled me in with the first sentence and it didn’t let go.
I found it to be very well-written, I liked Small’s writing style. The voices she gave the characters suited the story well and I have to note that the multiple POV was pulled off really well. The plot was intriguing and well paced, I really enjoyed it - it just felt fresh to me. I thought the characters were beautifully written, the friendship between Kate and Marine and the way it developed felt way too real.
This book was surprisingly dark and heavy, but a quick read at the same time. The story was haunting, emotional, at times heartbreaking, and it was filled with twists that made it so enticing. It left me wishing there was more.
The story is about teens who are under a lot of pressure, all of them in a competition with one another. It deals with how they handle themselves and how they navigate through it. This was exceptionally well-executed, it seemed realistic, and I can’t help but think that Small’s personal experience with the world she described in this world might have played a big part in it.
Everything about this book was just so good. It’s one of those releases that shouldn’t be missed.
*Copy received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
*Rating 4/5 stars
YOU CAN FOLLOW ME ON: MY BLOG | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER
A huge thanks to Algonquin Young Readers for the chance to be a part of this blog tour.
Bright Burning Stars pulled me in with the first sentence and it didn’t let go.
I found it to be very well-written, I liked Small’s writing style. The voices she gave the characters suited the story well and I have to note that the multiple POV was pulled off really well. The plot was intriguing and well paced, I really enjoyed it - it just felt fresh to me. I thought the characters were beautifully written, the friendship between Kate and Marine and the way it developed felt way too real.
This book was surprisingly dark and heavy, but a quick read at the same time. The story was haunting, emotional, at times heartbreaking, and it was filled with twists that made it so enticing. It left me wishing there was more.
The story is about teens who are under a lot of pressure, all of them in a competition with one another. It deals with how they handle themselves and how they navigate through it. This was exceptionally well-executed, it seemed realistic, and I can’t help but think that Small’s personal experience with the world she described in this world might have played a big part in it.
Everything about this book was just so good. It’s one of those releases that shouldn’t be missed.
*Copy received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
*Rating 4/5 stars
YOU CAN FOLLOW ME ON: MY BLOG | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER
mysterious
medium-paced
I love a ballet horror and a bitchy YA one at that! Very niche but there seems to be many Black Swan-esque reads to be enjoyed! Interesting concept, nothing I didn’t like, just a little forgettable.