ARC Review of "Tiny Pretty Things"

Tiny Pretty Things 

By Sona Charaiporta and Dhonielle Clayton 

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Source: Edelweiss 

Release Date: May 26th 2015 

June, Bette and Gigi. Three completely different girls all vying for the shot to be a prima ballerina. 

June is barley holding on, with her mother threatening to pull her out of the elite ballet school and the school nurse threatening to send her away if she doesn't gain weight she feels like her dreams of dancing are slowly slipping away. 

Bette is desperate to get out of her older sister shadow and prove she has what it takes to stand in the spotlight even if that means pushing someone else out of it. 

Gigi is the new girl with an old secret. A beautiful dancer who finds herself with a target on her back after getting the coveted lead role. Now worrying about her secret isn't her only problem, now she has to watch her back too. 

A drama filled book with twists and turns fit for a premiere danseuse. 

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Sona Charaipotra & Dhonielle Clayton met while attending the New School's Writing for Children MFA program. Sona is a journalist who has written for the New York Times, People, Parade, Cosmopolitan, and other major media. Dhonielle is a librarian at a middle school in Harlem and taught English at a cutthroat ballet academy. Together, the pair have also co-founded CAKE Literary, a boutique book packaging company with a decidedly diverse bent. Find them online at www.cakeliterary.com. 

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I was really excited to read this book, mostly because it was promoted as being a cross between Black Swan and Pretty Little Liars. While I haven't yet watched Black Swan I've heard a great deal about it and was eager to jump into this book. 

For me it started off great, lots of intrigue, backstabbing and lies. As I got farther into the book it seemed to lose my interest and I found myself getting bored, but when it picked up it really picked up.

I'm not a huge fan of ballet books, they just aren't something I seek out but this was the most honest ballet book I've read. Most try to paint this perfect picture of what it's like to be a dancer and they gloss over- or don't mention at all- the struggles that go along with that. 

Eating disorders and drug abuse and body issues. 

This book did an incredible job of diving into those subjects without it overpowering the characters or their stories.

While I wasn't a fan of 2 out of the 3 characters I did enjoy reading from all 3 point of views and getting a glimpse as to what drove each of them to continue dancing. 

If you're looking for a cute, light read about some ballet dancers this is not that book. These characters are spiteful, vicious and down right nasty to one another. While it wasn't something I would normally read I did enjoy parts of it and will probably be keeping an eye out for the sequel. 

Until next time, 

Ginger 

In compliance with FTC guidelines I am disclosing that this book was given to me for free to review. 

My review is my honest opinion.

Waiting On Wednesday

 Waiting On Wednesday 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. 

Here is my selection for the week:

From Sara Shepard, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pretty Little Liars series, comes the shocking sequel to The Perfectionists—with an ending you'll have to read to believe!

Mackenzie, Ava, Caitlin, Julie, and Parker have done some not-so-perfect things. Even though they all talked about killing rich bully Nolan Hotchkiss, they didn't actually go through with it. It's just a coincidence that Nolan died in exactly the way they planned . . . right? Except Nolan wasn't the only one they fantasized about killing. When someone else they named dies, the girls wonder if they're being framed. Or are they about to become the killer's next targets?

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I read the first book in this series last year when I was sent an ARC and I was praying I would get one of "The Good Girls" but it looks like I have to wait for it to be released just like everyone else. 

I feel like this series is going to become one of my guilty pleasures. I flew through the first book (which going into it I thought was a standalone!) and even though it's VERY similar to Pretty Little Liars sometimes you just need that completely unrealistic read to get you through a Monday afternoon. 

The release date is June 2nd. 

Until next time,

Ginger

ARC Giveaway for "Tiny Pretty Things"

So today's post is a little different than my usual ones, I was asked if I wanted to participate in an ARC giveaway for all my readers and of course I said yes! 

I myself haven't read the book yet but I'm very excited about it and I'll be participating in the blog tour later this month so keep an eye out for that post! 

Here's a little info for you: 

Tiny Pretty Things 

Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this soapy, drama-packed novel featuring diverse characters who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet school.

Gigi, Bette, and June, three top students at an exclusive Manhattan ballet school, have seen their fair share of drama. Free-spirited new girl Gigi just wants to dance—but the very act might kill her. Privileged New Yorker Bette's desire to escape the shadow of her ballet star sister brings out a dangerous edge in her. And perfectionist June needs to land a lead role this year or her controlling mother will put an end to her dancing dreams forever. When every dancer is both friend and foe, the girls will sacrifice, manipulate, and backstab to be the best of the best.

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It comes out May 26th but you can enter to win an advanced readers copy now!

All you have to do to enter is follow the instruction below and you'll be set! 

Have a great rest of your weekend, hopefully Monday doesn't come too terribly soon! 

Until next time,

Ginger 

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