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elliott_the_clementine's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A masterpiece. I genuinely do not have the words to encapsulate the rawness of this book and its complete and unapologetic frankness. As someone who grew up in dance, albeit in America and three decades after fictional Cléo, I can say that the depiction of what it is like to come into adolescence in the dance world is truly unparalleled. I especially appreciated how Lola Lafon did not romanticize the ugly parts of the dance world and portrayed them alongside the very real allure of dance as art and entertainment. Stunning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexism and Racism
Minor: Homophobia
nerguez's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
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