It’s there providing a back drop, but the book’s really more psychological. It’s fun reading all the ballet details, but Pointe is about ballet in the same way Black Swan is about ballet. Ballet! From the title and cover, you’d be correct in guessing that this book deals with ballet. VOYA About the Author Brandy Colbert was born and raised in Springfield. But when her oldest friend, Donovan, returns home after spending four long years with his kidnapper, Theo starts reliving memories about his abductionand his abductor. She’s eating again, dating guys who are almost appropriate, and well on her way to becoming an elite ballet dancer. Here are five reasons why I think you should all read Pointe:ġ. Review Quotes Praise for Brandy Colberts Pointe. Pointe Brandy Colbert POINTE Theo is better now. Still not convinced? Well, I wasn’t able to hire LeVar Burton to tell you that you don’t have to take my word for it, so you’ll just have to take my word for it. It’s surprising, exciting, a little bit heartbreaking, and an all-around amazing book. I want to avoid too many spoilers, so I’m being annoyingly vague–sorry! Hopefully, this mystery and intrigue (because what’s more mysterious and intriguing than a YA books column? Nothing, probably.) will encourage you to pick up a copy of Pointe. Even though a lot happens, the books focuses on Theo, her realizations, and her decisions. Pointe is a book about ballet and sexual abuse, but in some ways, its really a book about finding yourself, no matter what youve been through. She’s a girl with a whole lot going on, but Pointe never gets confusing or overwhelming. Brandy Colbert’s Pointe is all about how Theo handles the changes and disruptions in her life.
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