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javalenciaph's review
5.0
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Turning Pointe is the prequel novella to the new adult (NA) romance series from Katherine Locke entitled District Ballet Company. Beautifully written, this prequel introduces readers to Zed Harrow and Aly Miller, two people who are very much a couple minus the romance but whose friendship evolves into the very much expected. The chemistry between the two characters isn't just clear, it's palpable. They're crossing the line between being friends to lovers is inevitable and when they're faced with life-changing news, there's such hope...until something devastating happens and their lives as they know it simply stop.
This book does end in a cliffhanger but don't hold it against the author because the two full-length novels that follow this prequel are so worth it. I read all three back-to-back-to-back and it's difficult to put into words just how exquisite Katherine Locke's storytelling skills are. This introduction to Zed and Aly's love story is apt because we see several turning points in their lives but still leaves us with questions that will be answered in the next book, so I'm going to suggest that when you download this little nugget of fiction goodness for free, you grab the two other books in the series as well. Turning Pointe receives five stars. ♥
Turning Pointe is the prequel novella to the new adult (NA) romance series from Katherine Locke entitled District Ballet Company. Beautifully written, this prequel introduces readers to Zed Harrow and Aly Miller, two people who are very much a couple minus the romance but whose friendship evolves into the very much expected. The chemistry between the two characters isn't just clear, it's palpable. They're crossing the line between being friends to lovers is inevitable and when they're faced with life-changing news, there's such hope...until something devastating happens and their lives as they know it simply stop.
This book does end in a cliffhanger but don't hold it against the author because the two full-length novels that follow this prequel are so worth it. I read all three back-to-back-to-back and it's difficult to put into words just how exquisite Katherine Locke's storytelling skills are. This introduction to Zed and Aly's love story is apt because we see several turning points in their lives but still leaves us with questions that will be answered in the next book, so I'm going to suggest that when you download this little nugget of fiction goodness for free, you grab the two other books in the series as well. Turning Pointe receives five stars. ♥
dianazheng's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
so many highlights in such a short book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Eating disorder
anna111185149141's review against another edition
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mindfulbanter's review against another edition
5.0
It was definitely a fitting prequel! Although I could tell where it would start and stop just because I read Second Position already, it was still as enticing as the original book. The mannerisms that future Aly and Zed unconsciously held on to in SP were in natural use in this book. If you have the chance, I would definitely read SP before this just to get the full appreciation for A and Z's connection, but this isn't too bad of a starting position either.
Now to wait til August for Finding Center!
Now to wait til August for Finding Center!
noirbettie's review against another edition
3.0
This is a sweet story and I definitely enjoyed it enough to read the rest of the series—but it contains a pregnancy loss element that I found unsettling, which I feel I should warn other readers about.
anabelsbrother's review against another edition
3.0
This book tells the story of Aly and Zed, two ballet dancer BFFs. I love how their friendship toes and eventually crosses over to the lovers life. They have such great relationship, which makes it a huge plus point in my continuing this series. That and the fact that Katherine Locke writes beautiful prose.
That being said, I rated this a 3 since the book is too short imo to give it 4. & I don't know why but I felt like I made a mistake reading this first instead of Second Position (the official first book in the series) because I feel that I'd definitely be more appreciative of this one had I read the former first, weird as it is.
That being said, I rated this a 3 since the book is too short imo to give it 4. & I don't know why but I felt like I made a mistake reading this first instead of Second Position (the official first book in the series) because I feel that I'd definitely be more appreciative of this one had I read the former first, weird as it is.
jawolffe's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5