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Finding Center by Katherine Locke

bookdevouringmisfit's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed the first two books but this one, this one I LOVED. I don't even know how I can convince any of you to read this book by just merely saying that I loved it. I feel like it's not enough but on the other hand, I just can't form any other words other than I LOVE THIS WITH ALL MY HEART OMG READ THIS. No words are enough but please take my words to heart and start this wonderful series, fall in love because THIS BOOK IS A MUST NEED IN YOUR LIVES. That's all. Bye.

blvelances's review against another edition

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3.5
a story with ballet dancers ? angst ? the way they’re obsessed w each other ? yes it has all the ingredients -
it was a bit slow though? i feel like it could have been one book instead of 3 -or 2 and a half

took me a ridiculously long time to finish because i was a bit bored

mindfulbanter's review

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4.0

Again, these characters are the most relatable that I've read in a while. I'm not incredibly well versed in romance novels so I can't really tell you if it meets that standard, but I did enjoy this for what it was. I found myself in both main characters and spent a good amount of time reflecting on my own struggles. This also had -way- more sex but it wasn't just thrown in there like I know some books can do. I'm torn up about not having another book to gorge myself in Aly and Zed, but I think I'll be okay.

simplyxkate's review

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3.0

This series was different from other new adult books in the sense that it's dramatic but not overly so for the sake of having drama. The characters and their problems feel very real. The author did a good job of expressing Zed's love for Aly. But what kept me from rating it higher is I want to know WHY? What made Aly such a special snowflake other than she's one of the best ballerinas in the country? That's like me saying I love my husband because he's an IT guy and he can build a computer like no other. Take away the ballet and I couldn't tell you what else made them fall in love. Aly was selfish at times and Zed often walked on eggshells around her, which made for a frustrating read. This wasn't a bad series but it's far from a great love story in my opinion.

mayakanga's review

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4.0

3.5

cupcakegirly's review

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5.0

Lyrical, magical and full of feels, FINDING CENTER does not disappoint! If you loved TURNING POINTE and SECOND POSITION, you will love this one even more. Read it.

christy82984's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 stars

anabelsbrother's review against another edition

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4.0

E-ARC received thanks to Carina Press and Netgalley.

4.5 stars

"There will be bad days. What if the bad days are too bad?"
"There were bad days before this, and we'll handle any bad days to come. I promise. That's what we do, Aly. We're pretty good at weathering storms."


oh dear. oh dear, dear, dear.

I was pretty scared too before I started this because what if it's not as good as the first one? But my fear was unfounded because you guys, Second Position was great but this one? This one just blew its predecessor out of the water.

I came across this term on Twitter that I feel fit Finding Center perfectly: quiet intensity. If I were asked to describe District Ballet Company series it'd be that. Katherine Locke's writing is just so gorgeous and the feels...you don't see it coming until it socks you in the gut.

Aly and Zed are the characters you can't help but to root for. I love how they support each other through good and bad days. I'm so not good at describing stuff but gosh I love how real they are. I love how they're both more because of each other, does that make sense?

gosh this review is going to be a list of I Loves and I'm going to spoil things if I didn't stop now. this series is definitely going into my auto-rec list, and I'm excited for more books from this author.

jawolffe's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

melbsreads's review against another edition

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4.0

This was basically the happily ever after to Second Position, but I was totally on board with it. I loved that Alyona continues to struggle with food, that happiness didn't instantly fix her mental health problems. I loved that Zed finally realised that there's still hope for his future. I loved that Alyona's in therapy and that she's open about having good days and bad days.

It DOES contain
Spoilerthe most cringe-worthy public proposal of all time. Like, stops in the middle of performing a ballet to hundreds of people to propose in the middle of the stage kind of cringe-worthy
, but the rest of it was pretty stinking great.