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by Sona Charaipotra (Author), Dhonielle Clayton (Author)
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Now a Netflix TV show! Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this soapy, drama-packed novel featuring diverse characters who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet school.

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Belles, Dhonielle Clayton, and the author of the acclaimed Symptoms of a Heartbreak, Sona Charaipotra.

Gigi, 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.

When every dancer is both friend and foe, the girls will sacrifice, manipulate, and backstab to be the best of the best.

Don’t miss the gossip, lies, and scandal that continues in Tiny Pretty Things’ gripping sequel, Shiny Broken Pieces!

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    May 26, 2015
  6. Grade level
    9 - 12
  7. Reading age
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Gr 9 Up—In the competitive and cutthroat world of pre-professional ballet, three young women are putting their hearts and souls on the line to be the prima ballerina at the American Ballet Conservatory (ABC) where they live, study, and dance. The book is narrated by Gigi, June, and Bette in alternating chapters, each of whom has something to hide that could ruin their chances at landing the perfect roles at ABC this school year. California girl Gigi is new to ABC and is hiding a serious heart defect that could end her dreams before they are even realized. June's mother has continually threatened her daughter with the prospect of forcing her back into regular school. But June will stop at nothing to move beyond being an understudy and to find out her father's identity. Bette, previously the best dancer at the school, is now being outshone by Gigi. Will Bette go back to her bad girl behavior and force another student to leave under suspicious circumstances, like she did to a former star? All of the protagonists are playing with fire, and they certainly can't trust anyone. In this guilty pleasure read, teens will be glued to their seats until the heartbreaking, cliff-hanger conclusion, which promises more to come in this drama-filled world of ballet, boys, and bad girl antics. References to sex, drugs, and alcohol are peppered throughout. Diversity is organically spotlighted here; many different races and body types are represented. VERDICT A fun and fast read that will appeal to fans of "Pretty Little Liars" and "Gossip Girl."—Traci Glass, Eugene Public Library, OR

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“A page–turner with a heart.” — Kirkus Reviews

“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.” — Booklist

“Diversity is organically spotlighted [in this] fun and fast read.” — School Library Journal

“A beautiful example of diversity in characters and settings.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Charaipotra and Clayton skillfully craft three distinctive, complex characters. This enticing glimpse into the ballet world is rich with detail and drama as the authors highlight its glamour and darkness.” — Publishers Weekly

It’s impossible not to get sucked in, and the cast of characters is so diverse and fully realized, you root even for the nastiest of them. — Francesca Zappia, author of Made You Up

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperTeen (May 26, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062342398
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062342393
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL730L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.37 x 8.25 inches
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 891 ratings

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  1. Dhonielle Clayton

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    Dhonielle Clayton is a New York Times bestselling author of The Conjureverse series, The Belles series, Shattered Midnight, co-author of Blackout, Whiteout, The Rumor Game, and of the Tiny Pretty Things duology, a Netflix original series. She hails from the Washington, D.C. suburbs on the Maryland side. She taught secondary school for several years, and is a former elementary and middle school librarian. She is COO of the non-profit We Need Diverse Books. She is the President and founder of Cake Creative and Electric Postcard Entertainment, IP story companies creating diverse books for all ages. She’s an avid traveler, and always on the hunt for magic and mischief.

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    Sona Charaipotra is the author of Symptoms of a Heartbreak and How Maya Got Fierce, and co-author of The Rumor Game and Tiny Pretty Things, now a Netflix original series. She earned her Masters in screenwriting from NYU and an MFA in creative writing from the New School. A working journalist, Sona has held editorial roles at People, TeenPeople, ABCNews.com, MSN, the Barnes & Noble Teen Blog (RIP), and, most recently, as senior editor of trends and features at Parents.com. She has contributed to publications from the New York Times to TeenVogue. She is a former We Need Diverse Books board member, and co-founded CAKE Literary, a boutique book packager focused on high concept diverse titles. Find her on the web talking about books, Bollywood movies, and chai.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the characters well-developed, memorable, and vibrant. They describe the book as a great, believable read that keeps them reading until the end. Readers also mention the pacing is fast and the story is deep. Opinions are mixed on the suspense, with some finding it addictive and intriguing, while others say the ending is abrupt.

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17 customers mention "Character development"13 positive4 negative

Customers find the characters well-developed, memorable, and fresh. They also say the story is riveting.

"...This is not to say the book lacks depth. The characters are well-drawn and face a variety of internal struggles beyond their wish to be prima..." Read more

"...I liked Gigi. Her personality was fresh and vibrant. This isn't to say that she doesn't have her problems...." Read more

"Great, suspenseful read, the characters are well-developed and there’s plenty of drama!..." Read more

"...The characters are multifaceted...." Read more

12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great, suspenseful, and amazing. They say it's believable and the premise is strong.

"...June as well as a stellar supporting cast create a bookthat is a compulsive read. Looking forward to the upcoming sequel!" Read more

"Literally so amazing, finished it in 2ish days because of how good it was! This book is everything the netflix show wanted to be and more." Read more

"What started out as purely a guilty pleasure book morphed into a strong story that tackled many sensitive subjects, including eating disorders,..." Read more

"A great book for fans of YA, ballet, or readers wanting books with more diverse characters...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fast-paced, vibrant, and poetic. They also say it's an engaging read.

"...What makes this book stand out is the fast paced, simply addictive nature of the story...." Read more

"...I liked Gigi. Her personality was fresh and vibrant. This isn't to say that she doesn't have her problems...." Read more

"...Tiny Pretty Things was really great. I loved getting to know these girls, even if two of them are quite awful at times. I loved to hate them!..." Read more

"This book was so well-written, poetic, intriguing and over the top with ballet school drama...." Read more

6 customers mention "Depth"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book contains serious themes and gives insight into the ballet world. They say it's a strong story that tackles many sensitive subjects, including eating disorders. Readers also mention the characters face a variety of internal struggles beyond their wish to be prima ballerinas.

"...The characters are well-drawn and face a variety of internal struggles beyond their wish to be prima ballerina...." Read more

"...about this one, I say give it a try because it does contain some serious themes that I think even adults wouldn't mind reading about." Read more

"...a guilty pleasure book morphed into a strong story that tackled many sensitive subjects, including eating disorders, racism, inappropriate student/..." Read more

"...The ballet world was described in great detail, which I appreciate as a overall fan of professional ballet. I felt very invested in these characters...." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, poetic, and intriguing.

"...Tiny Pretty Things was filled with such incredible writing and finger biting drama, something I hope to see adapted for television one day!" Read more

"...I normally wouldn't like a book like this but it was so well done. The characters were not superficial...." Read more

"Ugh, this was generally well written and had so much potential, but way too extreme...." Read more

"...I liked all the characters, even the evil ones. Well written and would love to read more by this author." Read more

24 customers mention "Suspenseful"16 positive8 negative

Customers find the story addictive, intriguing, and entertaining. They also appreciate the good plot. However, some readers feel the ending is abrupt and the storylines are different.

"...What makes this book stand out is the fast paced, simply addictive nature of the story...." Read more

"...Even though the characters were no angels, their stories made the book interesting and engaging...." Read more

"Great, suspenseful read, the characters are well-developed and there’s plenty of drama!..." Read more

"...No plot twists there.This book's ending is really bleak for all three main characters with no sense of closure. Gigi can no longer dance...." Read more

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MamaGhostBooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive, Full of Drama, Hits All the Right Marks
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
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First off, you don't read TINY, PRETTY THINGS if you want a serious, thoughtful read. This is not to say the book lacks depth. The characters are well-drawn and face a variety of internal struggles beyond their wish to be prima ballerina. What makes this book stand out is the fast paced, simply addictive nature of the story. You have to find out what happens next, each cruelty worse than the previous yet completely believable. The cutthroat nature of elite schools married with creative arts and psychological issues blend together seamlessly. Even though it is written by two authors, there's no obvious delineation of who wrote what or unevenness in the narrative voice. That takes talents. All in all, the stories woven by Gigi, Bette, and June as well as a stellar supporting cast create a bookthat is a compulsive read. Looking forward to the upcoming sequel!
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Anasoul
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Start!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2015
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This book was a bit of a rollercoaster. Every chapter was filled with drama and it was so hard for me to put this down (or my kindle down at least lol).

The story centers around three of the Manhattan Ballet School's top dancers, Gigi, Bette, and June. Gigi is a newcomer to the school and it hasn't been easy for her. She's one of the only black faces there and possesses a sort of innocence that makes her vulnerable to the more experienced dancers. Not only that, but SHE'S GOOD and that makes her an even bigger target, especially for people like Bette. I liked Gigi. Her personality was fresh and vibrant. This isn't to say that she doesn't have her problems. There were times where I wanted her to wake up and not act so naive but her innocence made me want to protect her and I think a lot of readers will enjoy her character.

Bette embodies the look of the "perfect" dancer: blonde, petite yet lean, and amazing at what she does. However, she has big shoes to fill. Her older sister was one of the biggest stars at the academy who went on to become a professional and so this put a lot of pressure on Bette to become just like her. As a result, she becomes aggressive, dangerous, scheming, and willing to do whatever it takes to stay on top. She's certainly not a likeable character. Even though I understand what pressure can do to people, it was so hard for me to sympathise with her because of the things she did in the story. I won't spoil anything because the drama unfolds pretty quick so it won't take long to see what I mean.

Then there's June.
I have to admit, her character what the hardest to connect with. Whenever I read her pov, there were so many thoughts going on inside my head that I didn't know if I should feel sorry for her or hate her. (I think I felt both). She, like Bette, wants to be at the top but has never been able to get there mainly because of her Korean heritage which lands her less desirable roles. Not only has she suffered from constantly being casted as an understudy (which in the ballet world amounts to almost nothing) but she deals with even darker issues that makes her do and think some really nasty things. For me she was even harder to like. Her attitude was generally crude, unwelcoming, and passive aggressive. She did things that disappointed me because I wanted to root for her but ugliness is something I can never support.

Overall, I really enjoyed Tiny Pretty Things. Even though the characters were no angels, their stories made the book interesting and engaging. I finished it in less than a day because I had to see how everything played out. The ending was quite surprising so it'll be interesting to see what happens in the sequel. If you're skeptical about this one, I say give it a try because it does contain some serious themes that I think even adults wouldn't mind reading about.
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Kate Larkindale
5.0 out of 5 stars Savage, Vicious Things
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016
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I love books set in the ballet world. I guess I never got over my ballet teacher saying those four little words when I was twelve: You have no talent….

So I live vicariously through books about dancers who do have talent.

Told in three points of view, Tiny Pretty Things is about dancers who may be tiny and pretty on the outside, but appearances can be deceptive. June is Korean and fatherless, her mother close-mouthed about who he even was. She won't speak to June about him or about her time at the same ballet school June now attends. June's insecurities and neuroses manifest themselves in her eating disorder, the one part of her life she can control after she's cast as an understudy in production after production.

Gigi is the new girl, a glamorous black dancer from California who fits in at the school about as well as a square peg in a round hole. When she is cast in the best parts in the school's productions, and all the most eligible boys start swarming around her, Gigi has trouble written all over her, not to mention a heart condition she doesn't want anyone to find out about in case it makes her look weak.

Finally, there's Bette. Long considered the school's best dancer, she's unused to competition in the studio or anywhere else. Half of the school's golden couple, she seems untouchable. Yet Bette has a secret festering inside her. And when Gigi shows up and takes the roles she considers rightfully hers, Bette can't help but retaliate.

All three characters are deliciously flawed. They are fiercely motivated and ambitious, willing to do just about anything to get to the top as dancers. And I mean anything! These girls are mean. Vicious. Savage.

I couldn't put it down, and as soon as I finished it, I went and bought the sequel, needing more of their malevolent behavior.
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Diana Moreno
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Mexico on January 28, 2021
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The book was in perfect conditions when it arrived. It has nothing to do with the Netflix series, tho. It's ok. I just wish it came in a version without this people on the cover. Hate that. Also hate the obvious partiality towards Gigi, and the unfairness towards Bette.
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Rick Terrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
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Laura Machado
3.0 out of 5 stars Esperava que fosse mais divertido
Reviewed in Brazil on April 9, 2018
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Quando encontrei esse livro pela primeira vez, já soube que ele seria cheio de intrigas, segredos e drama adolescente, em um dos meios mais competitivos possíveis - o balé. Além disso, ele tem mesmo uma diversidade interessante, personagens complexos e cheios de questões a serem exploradas e uma escrita que não deixa muito a desejar. Ele é praticamente tudo que eu esperava que fosse, mas ainda ficou longe de se tornar um livro que eu adoro.

A começar pelas personagens. Elas são mesmo complexas, cada uma tem seus problemas e algumas qualidades (raras), mas, ainda que eu não odeie nenhuma delas, não consegui desenvolver nenhum carinho por elas. Não me importo realmente com o que vai acontecer no segundo livro ou com o que aconteceu já nesse. Aliás, talvez seja maldoso da minha parte, mas durante pouco mais da metade do livro, achava que não tinha tido drama o suficiente, principalmente em relação à Gigi.

O livro não é chato, ou mal escrito ou tem qualquer defeito muito terrível, mas achei que ia me divertir mais, que fosse curtir até mesmo as cenas mais dolorosas. O drama dele não é divertido como uma novela exagerada, e durante muito tempo fiquei com a impressão de que não estava acontecendo nada direito, que a história estava enrolada. Pode ser porque as autoras resolveram fazer quase um ano passar, o que arrastou muitas questões do enredo. Mas talvez seja só porque as protagonistas não me convenceram a me importar com elas.

A Gigi é a perfeita o tempo inteiro, a Bette só pensa em uma única coisa inútil (e não é balé), não parece nunca ter qualquer progresso e a June só fala, nunca toma uma atitude sobre nada. Fiquei um pouco entendiada com o ritmo de tudo antes da metade. O final é bacana até, mas estou torcendo aqui para o segundo livro subir o nível desse, já que a duologia tinha potencial para ser incrível e ainda não o alcançou.
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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
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It took me a while. Over a month! You’re probably thinking to yourself “Charlotte, how can a book you took so long to finish be rated five stars? Surely that deserves a half or a quarter star knocked off!” and I can understand! Generally, books that take me ages to finish are books I don’t enjoy.

This book, however? So many things factored into this book taking me ages! My depression was acting up, I was in a bit of a slump, it was on my Kindle and I have a hard time making myself pick that up, and lastly, it deals with some heavy subjects that makes reading a lot in one go hard. Especially when fighting your own mental illness.

That’s the only reason.

If you’re expecting supportive girl friendships, then this isn’t the book for you. This is a dark, twisted tale of the competitve ballet industry. It’s like an even darker, more realistic version of Black Swan.

I recommend this book wholly. I adored every second, no matter how dark it got, and I cannot wait for the second book to get here so I can get back into this world asap!

Beware for triggers on: drug abuse, eating disorders and bullying.
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Natasha
5.0 out of 5 stars This was truly amazing!
Reviewed in Germany on March 19, 2017
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In Tiny Pretty Things we follow these three girls that go to an elite ballet school. Bette, who's older sister is kind of a legend and she's trying to follow in her footsteps. June, a half-Korean girl that suffers from an eating disorder and has always been the understudy. And Gigi, a black girl that just moved from California and is quickly rising to the top. These girls can get very competitive and things get intense!

My favorite thing about this book was how flawed the characters were - yet I still adored them. These girls strive for perfection when dancing ballet and are willing to do quite the awful things to achieve that. I never knew how to feel about each character. One moment I would love them, then I'd hate them and suddenly feel sorry for them.

There's also somewhat of a mystery aspect to this story because while Gigi is constantly being harassed, it isn't always clear who did what. It made me suspicious of every single character.

Overall I think this was a fantastic book and the fact that it's diverse AND #ownvoices made it 103% better and I definitely, DEFINITELY recommend this! I am so excited to read the sequel!
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