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The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
3.0
I absolutely love the cover and that was ultimately what drew me in. I wanted to like this one a lot.
I love thrillers and this one is being marketed as one, but be aware that nothing within that vein of genre happens until the last 10%. This is where literally ALL the action takes place.
We have the ballerinas, Delphine, Margeaux and Lindsay who are somewhat peas in a pod, they are besties but as best as friends can get when they are constantly competing against each other. Each of them thinking that they are the best while willing to push others down to ensure they get the spot.
I didn't find any of the characters in this one likeable. They were all quite selfish in their thoughts, words and deeds. Not one male figure had any redeemable qualities whatsoever.
What I did like was that some of them had the realization of what they were doing and how it was hurting all those around them. I understand one thing, the business of the ballet is cut throat and absolutely horrid on your self worth and confidence.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Rachel Kapelke-Dale and NetGalley for the review copy.
I love thrillers and this one is being marketed as one, but be aware that nothing within that vein of genre happens until the last 10%. This is where literally ALL the action takes place.
We have the ballerinas, Delphine, Margeaux and Lindsay who are somewhat peas in a pod, they are besties but as best as friends can get when they are constantly competing against each other. Each of them thinking that they are the best while willing to push others down to ensure they get the spot.
I didn't find any of the characters in this one likeable. They were all quite selfish in their thoughts, words and deeds. Not one male figure had any redeemable qualities whatsoever.
What I did like was that some of them had the realization of what they were doing and how it was hurting all those around them. I understand one thing, the business of the ballet is cut throat and absolutely horrid on your self worth and confidence.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Rachel Kapelke-Dale and NetGalley for the review copy.