Shiny broken pieces
Shiny broken piecesSona Charaipotra

Shiny broken pieces (2016)

Sona Charaipotra

Creators: Mixed

June, Bette, and Gigi are competing one final time for a spot at the prestigious American Ballet Company. With the stakes higher than ever, these girls have everything to lose ... and no one is playing nice. June is finally starting to see herself as a prima ballerina. But being the best could mean sacrificing the love of her life. Legacy dancer Bette is determined to clear her name after she was suspended and accused of hurting her rival, Gigi. And Gigi is not going to let Bette or the other dancers who bullied her go unpunished. It all comes down to this last dance. Who will make the cut? And who will lose her dream forever?

ISBN:
9780062342447
Length:
384 pages

Genres: thriller , young adult

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