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She's a ballerina grappling with life now that she's no longer taking the stage. He's a hockey player better known for his right hook than his NHL achievements. Together, they're finding that an unlikely friendship is enough to change everything.
136 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2013
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February 9, 2015
I reviewed this story for A Drop of Romeo (http://www.adropofromeo.blogspot.com) when it was nothing more than a lil online novel. I loved it then, and I absolutely adore that she's gone ahead and published it now! Here's the review I wrote:
From the start, the strange relationship between Nate and Julie drew me in, as well as the amazing characterisation of them both. Within the very first chapter, Jacklyn Dumais paints a vivid picture of both main characters. So therefore, I'd say that this story is very much character-based, rather than purely plot-based. Both of them were just so interesting that I couldn't help but read more to find out about them.
Julie is a ballerina who has been battling with a pretty serious issue - anorexia. The way that the author has approached this issue is interesting and she does not deal with it lightly. Although Julie is recovering from it when the story takes place, the reader still understands just how serious an issue it is. Nate, on the other hand, is a bit of a bad ass. The two of them keep meeting in almost unbelievable coincidences and Nate, despite his ice hockey reputation, remains a bit of a sweetie throughout all of it. The relationship between the two happens slowly and sweetly - it was enjoyable reading about how they progress into friendship first, and how Nate helps heal Julie.
Jacklyn is always a brilliant writer and this story doesn't disappoint. Everything about her writing is mostly spot on and the plot is completely original and refreshing. It's quite a short story - only 12 chapters long - but it still makes for a heart-warming, captivating read.
From the start, the strange relationship between Nate and Julie drew me in, as well as the amazing characterisation of them both. Within the very first chapter, Jacklyn Dumais paints a vivid picture of both main characters. So therefore, I'd say that this story is very much character-based, rather than purely plot-based. Both of them were just so interesting that I couldn't help but read more to find out about them.
Julie is a ballerina who has been battling with a pretty serious issue - anorexia. The way that the author has approached this issue is interesting and she does not deal with it lightly. Although Julie is recovering from it when the story takes place, the reader still understands just how serious an issue it is. Nate, on the other hand, is a bit of a bad ass. The two of them keep meeting in almost unbelievable coincidences and Nate, despite his ice hockey reputation, remains a bit of a sweetie throughout all of it. The relationship between the two happens slowly and sweetly - it was enjoyable reading about how they progress into friendship first, and how Nate helps heal Julie.
Jacklyn is always a brilliant writer and this story doesn't disappoint. Everything about her writing is mostly spot on and the plot is completely original and refreshing. It's quite a short story - only 12 chapters long - but it still makes for a heart-warming, captivating read.
August 14, 2018
Grounded fairytale
Just a sweet story. I just about didn’t pick it up-a ballerina and a hockey player? Too far fetched. But the occupations framed the tale. A tough, broken, recovering young woman finding her way back from the abyss. And a young man on top of the world, but not his own life. She carries the insight to see her faults and, ultimately, the strength to break through them. Nice.
Just a sweet story. I just about didn’t pick it up-a ballerina and a hockey player? Too far fetched. But the occupations framed the tale. A tough, broken, recovering young woman finding her way back from the abyss. And a young man on top of the world, but not his own life. She carries the insight to see her faults and, ultimately, the strength to break through them. Nice.
August 11, 2016
I very much enjoyed reading this book. It seemed too short, However I loved Julie and Nate. I liked the way it was written so much so that I was really wishing it was a series so we could learn more about some of the other players on the team.
January 20, 2014
too short. very amateur.
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