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readingandteaching247's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This is a very sweet YA read! Lots of Ballet and lots of Paris! This made me want to travel again so badly! The author does a great job of weaving in that Paris feel throughout the story. Here we have a coming of age adventure, mixed with a family mystery in the background of this story.
Mia is a super driven 17 year old who is putting everything on the line to follow her dreams. She has landed a coveted spot in the Paris Ballet summer internship program and the readers get to follow along in her process of developing her skills (Ballet and romance that is).
The classic YA story of getting distracted by a boy - yep we all did it when we were young. Unfortunately that boy causes both joy and pain through her program but she learns so much along the way.
I recommend this to my ya lovers, my Paris lovers and my ballet lovers. Such a cute story!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Medical trauma
abigailp's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Kisses and Croissants is the second YA contemporary I have read this year that has surprised me in its execution. Given the title and cover, I had moderate hopes. I was looking for a fun summer read about a teenage girl finding love whilst exploring Paris. Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau delivered so much more! Mia's snap judgements of others, whilst annoying to read, are how people, especially young adults with insecurities, actually act. I was immensely impressed with the ending, which truly had my stomach in knots! I am so happy YA contemporary seems to be maturing past consistently solely of teenage lust conveyed via cringe-worthy dialogue. Bravo Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau! Très magnifique!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Medical trauma
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