I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this book.With one wrong move, the dreams of an aspiring ballet dancer shatter-along with the bones in his foot-leaving him lost as he tries to recover.įor Luca Mason, an Australian boy living in Ballarat, Victoria, ballet was more than his future career. The narrator has really brought the whole story to life – it’s an incredibly entertaining listen! Some of the moments were laugh out loud much, and I’m still thinking of the party invitation library, when I almost had tears of laughter when I heard that voice! Optimistic, sexy and fun, despite all the challenges, I really hope young queer people get to hear or read this, as I’m sure it will change many lives. If anyone outside of Australia is reading this review, take my word for it – the author has totally nailed the setting! However, you don’t need to understand the city to enjoy the setting. In addition, being set in Ballarat was very nostalgic for me as I had to work there for a few months once. Quite often, stories like this seem to be oblivious about the impact of these factors, but this story weaves it seamlessly through the whole narrative.
For example, there is an exploration of social inequity in terms of money and education and also the difference between rural/regional stories and those of major cities. I really enjoyed some of the differences in this book that set it apart from similar books. Loss is something often explored in books about older people, but we often forget that young people can experience tremendous grief at a time when just starting to come to grips with adult thinking and emotions. The exploration of grief was sharply observed, as was the main character’s journey of adjusting to a new life. I loved the main character, and their worldview.
Gosh! What a pure joy it was to listen to this book! An authentic story that flows so freely, with a diverse range of voices and characters which mines the complexities and joys of teenage queer relationships.
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