Literary FictionYoung Adult
A teen ballerina faces life after a career-ending injury, finding first love while confronting racism and perfectionism in the dance world.
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A teen ballerina faces life after a career-ending injury, finding first love while confronting racism and perfectionism in the dance world.
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For fans of Sarah Dessen and Mary H.K. Choi, this lyrical and emotionally driven novel follows Alina, a young aspiring dancer who suffers a devastating injury and must face a world without ballet--as well as the darker side of her former dream. Alina Keeler was destined to dance, but then a terrifying fall shatters her leg--and her dreams of a professional ballet career along with it. After a summer healing (translation: eating vast amounts of Cool Ranch Doritos and binging ballet videos on YouT...
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Sexual content
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Teen romance with attraction and a budding relationship; light intimacy
Violence & gore
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Career-ending fall and shattered leg injury; no intentional violence
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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m/m side romance subplot; diverse supporting characters
Religious content
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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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Central focus on systemic racism, microaggressions, and identity in ballet
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Recurring racism, microaggressions, bullying, and emotional distress
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