This book was a wild and horrific ride. I thought the writing was good and the descriptions were awesome. I also liked the main character and descriptions of other characters. While Laure is having her transformation into being a villain she was still likable and someone I wanted to succeed (even if I was horrified on how she succeeded at times). I did find the book to be a little too much of a slow burn for me. I wanted more to happen more quickly and found my attention drifting and this book taking me longer than is typical for me. I do have to say that the atmosphere was appropriately creepy. Laure has only ever wanted to dance in the ballet, but no matter how hard she works she isn’t the right fit and the rest of the girls except for one never let her forget that she doesn’t belong. Nervous for the finale test before graduation and to see if she makes the cut for a much coveted apprenticeship a blossoming ballet star takes her to dinner and then shares an opportunity that could help Laure reach all her dreams, but everything has it’s price. Overall I gave this one 3.5 stars rounded up for it being such a strong debut.