"With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes-an addictive, readable delight." -Caroline Weber, author of Queen of Fashion A tale of sibling rivalry, youthful ambition and dreams lost and found." -Susan Fales-Hill, author of One Flight Up Her revelations about family, talent, and what makes us special create a thought-provoking and entertaining read." - Publishers Weekly Kate is an ideal guide to an unfamiliar world, from her irreverent explanations of her ballets (Howrey was a professional dancer) to her relatable self-doubt and honesty. "Howrey's engaging new novel exposes the competitive world of professional ballet through Kate Crane, a charmingly sarcastic ballerina at a crossroads. I love this novel!" -Amanda Boyden, author of Pretty Little Dirty Finding out who's behind that stage curtain, really behind the curtain, makes for utterly engaging reading. It's fresh and often hilarious, sharp and adroit. " The Cranes Dance holds the door open to the candy store-the sacrosanct world of ballet-and I couldn't be happier for the privilege.
"An engrossing novel about the cutthroat world of New York City ballet, without the hallucinations.The Cranes Dance is an addictive, absorbing take on competition and sisterhood.
"A page-turning narrative.Howrey captures the intricacies of an ambitious and thwarted ballerina dealing with the weight of her younger sister's success in the same field."
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