Title: Kisses and Croissants
Author: Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release Date: April 6, 2021
Pages: 320
Sixteen-year-old Mia, an American girl at an elite summer ballet program, has six weeks to achieve her dreams: to snag an audition with one of the world’s best ballet companies. But there’s more to Paris than ballet—especially when a charming French boy, Louis, wants to be her tour guide—and the pair discover the city has a few mysteries up its sleeve.
In the vein of romances like Love and Gelato, this is the perfect summer adventure for anyone looking to get swept away in the City of Love.
My Thoughts
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Mia was rejected from the ABT summer program but soon got accepted into the Paris Opera Ballet's summer program. She's determined to prove herself when they announce a performance of Swan Lake at the end of the program.
Here is the proof that you always get another chance. ABT may have rejected me once, but I'm only just getting started.
Ever since she was a young girl, her grandmother has always told her that they come from a long line of elite dancers. Even though her mom opposes all the rubbish, Mia firmly believes that it was her destiny to become an elite dancer.
She ignored my snarky tone. "Mia, there's more to life than ballet. You need to have a plan B. Everyone should have one, especially when they're only seventeen and chasing an impossible dream" She'd never put it so plainly before. An impossible dream? Thanks for believing in me, Mom.
When she arrives in Paris, Mia has no idea what she will soon discover in this amazing city in Europe. And certainly not a cute French guy named Louis.
This is a chance to step out of my comfort zone, to show off my skills, a real opportunity to shine in front of ABT. I didn't get what I wanted. I got something even better.
Star Rating: ★★★★☆ (4)
The descriptions of Paris were absolutely lovely. I loved reading about the different tour sights and the delicious food Mia got to eat.
I also loved the mystery in the story and how Mia had to adventure around the city to find it out. I got to see many places with her along the way and I enjoyed every part of it.
Even though Kisses and Croissants was pretty predictable, I still had tons of fun reading it. I loved seeing the growth of Mia and her friends as they navigated their six weeks of elite dance camp in Paris. Looking forward to other works by the author!
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About the Author
Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau is a bilingual French author of young adult fiction and nonfiction. Her books have been translated into seven languages. Kisses and Croissants (Delacorte Press, 2021) is her U.S. debut. After graduating university in France, she moved to Amsterdam to begin a career in advertising. She then spent a few years in Melbourne before settling in New York City, where she lives with her Australian husband and their American cat.
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Title: Kisses and Croissants
Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau is a bilingual French author of young adult fiction and nonfiction. Her books have been translated into seven languages. Kisses and Croissants (Delacorte Press, 2021) is her U.S. debut. After graduating university in France, she moved to Amsterdam to begin a career in advertising. She then spent a few years in Melbourne before settling in New York City, where she lives with her Australian husband and their American cat.
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