A review by feliciaj
Ballroom Blitz by Veronica Schanoes

challenging dark emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

12 brothers are cursed to live in a seedy punk club forever, after the eldest nearly kills a teen boy in a bar fight. They party hard all night and wake each morning to despair, with broken bodies and killer hangovers.

When Isabelle walks into the club with her 11 sisters, Jake sees their salvation. They must dance together for 101 nights to break the curse. Jake is so focused on what he needs from Isabelle, he doesn't wonder what brought her to the club, or the cause of her frequent black moods.

A lively contemporary parable about learning to truly care for another person.