{"product_id":"tiny-pretty-things-isbn-9780062342393","title":"Tiny Pretty Things","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow a Netflix TV show! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Swan\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003ePretty Little Liars\u003c\/em\u003e in this soapy, drama-packed novel featuring diverse characters who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet school.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e-bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Belles, \u003c\/em\u003eDhonielle Clayton, and the author of the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eSymptoms of a Heartbreak, \u003c\/em\u003eSona Charaipotra. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGigi, Bette, and June, three top students at an exclusive Manhattan ballet school, have seen their fair share of drama. Free-spirited new girl Gigi just wants to dance—but the very act might kill her. Privileged New Yorker Bette's desire to escape the shadow of her ballet-star sister brings out a dangerous edge in her. And perfectionist June needs to land a lead role this year or her controlling mother will put an end to her dancing dreams forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen every dancer is both friend and foe, the girls will sacrifice, manipulate, and backstab to be the best of the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t miss the gossip, lies, and scandal that continues in \u003cem\u003eTiny Pretty Things’\u003c\/em\u003e gripping sequel, \u003cem\u003eShiny Broken Pieces!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eHow far is too far?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt one of Manhattan's most elite ballet schools, wafer-thin ballerinas pull their hair into sleek buns and lace their pointe shoes high, waiting for their chance to shine. But beneath the pretty, polished surface, these girls are hiding some terrible secrets and telling some twisted lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivileged Bette is tiny and beautiful—like a ballerina in a music box. But living forever in the shadow of her ballet-star sister and under the weight of family expectations brings out a dangerous edge in her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfectionist June can turn a flawless plié and diligently keeps her weight below 100 pounds. But she's never landed a lead role. Tired of always being the understudy, this year she'll settle for nothing but the best—even if she must resort to some less-than-perfect means to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd new girl Gigi isn't your traditional ballerina. A free-spirited California girl, she's not used to the fierce competition. Still, that doesn't stop her from outperforming every dancer in the school. But even she is hiding a ticking time bomb, and the very act of dancing just might expose her secrets to everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing a prima isn't all satin and lace; sometimes you have to play dirty. With the competition growing fiercer with every performance, and harmless pranks growing ever darker, it's only a matter of time before one small spark ignites . . . and even the best get burned.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A page–turner with a heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Appealing both to dancers and drama lovers, this engaging, pulpy read skillfully explores a variety of issues, from sexual orientation to ethnic identity to single–parent households, in a glamorous, high–stakes setting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Diversity is organically spotlighted [in this] fun and fast read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautiful example of diversity in characters and settings.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charaipotra and Clayton skillfully craft three distinctive, complex characters. 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