![]() But when her oldest friend, Donovan, returns home after spending four long years with his kidnapper, Theo starts reliving memories about his abduction-and his abductor.ĭonovan isn’t talking about what happened, and even though Theo knows she didn’t do anything wrong, telling the truth would put everything she’s been living for at risk. She’s eating again, dating guys who are almost appropriate, and well on her way to becoming an elite ballet dancer. ![]() Go and get this book! Read it, share it and let me know what you think. ![]() She reminded me a lot of myself at the same age, so desperate for love that I sought it in all the wrong places. Theo’s repetitive thoughts swirling through the story were both frustrating and realistic. Pointe by Brandy Colbert (ebook) Pointe Brandy Colbert, Click to preview Speak meets Black Swan in this stunningly dramatic debut novel All that drama, plus pointe shoes Yes, please: this is one book that’s bound to make a splash Theo is better now. This story floated between beautiful, sad, gritty, lonely, tough, mesmerising, shocking, wistful, longing… I like to describe the books I read in words summing up my emotions and thoughts as I read. ![]() The blurb and hype surrounding the story tried to prepare the reader, but I am still reeling in shock…ĭespite a slight slump at the conclusion the story was dramatic and delivered just how I like it – rich smooth writing and a plot revealed in short bite-size pieces keeping the reader on their toes. This did not stop the story from packing a powerful punch. It felt like coming home, the writing warm and soothing. ![]() Pointe was one of those books that you know you’re going to love before you’ve even finished the first page. ![]()
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