Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
Published by Delaware Press on April 6, 2021
ISBN: 0593375882
Pages: 320
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Romance
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Teen ballerina Mia is attending a prestigious summer program in Paris, France. Much to her chagrin, not only is her rival attending, but they’re roommates. Mia, as several of the matriarchs in her family before her, intends to dance with one of the great ballet companies. The program is performing Swan Lake this summer, and Mia snags the role of the black swan. That means she’ll be focused only on practice and classes. That is, until she runs into a charming, cute French boy named Louis. Instantly intrigued, Mia can’t say no to him and starts to lie to everyone about where she’s spending her free time. Unfortunately, that has an effect on her ballet, and the director tells her that she needs to choose ballet or a social life. What will Mia do? The characters are not very well developed, even the main characters, who are assumed white. However, Paris is itself a character that will leave you dreaming of patisseries and museums. Best to read this with a croissant. You’ll want one. Recommended for ages 13+.

Reviewed by Kara Reiman, Maine State Library