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Three dancers—June, Bette, and Gigi—compete in a final audition for the prestigious American Ballet Company. With the stakes higher than ever, each girl wrestles with ambition and personal conflict. June is on the cusp of becoming a prima ballerina, but her rise could force her to sacrifice the love of her life. Bette, a former legacy dancer, seeks to clear her name after a suspension and accusation of harming Gigi. Gigi, determined not to let bullying go unanswered, confronts both rivals. Their intense rivalry culminates in a single, decisive dance that will determine who is cut, who advances, and who may lose her dream forever.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Sona Charaipotra
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