A young Parisian dancer’s ambition draws her into a seductive mentorship in this stark literary novel of power and exploitation.
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A young Parisian dancer’s ambition draws her into a seductive mentorship in this stark literary novel of power and exploitation.
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Award-winning author, Lola Lafon continues her exploration of the psyches of young girls-their fragility, their resilience. Fontenay, a Parisian suburb, 1984. Cléo is 12 when her parents prod her into taking ballet classes. She drops out after a long year of feeling lost, not classy nor graceful enough, and undoubtedly not as rich as the other kids. By chance, she signs up for Modern Jazz class at a MJC-a state funded organization whose mission is to provide access to art and culture to all chil...
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Sexual content
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Sexual exploitation and assault of a minor; coercive, not romantic
Violence & gore
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Feminism, class, #MeToo, and abuses of power are central themes
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Grooming and sexual exploitation of a teenage girl; defining sustained trauma
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