Sparrow by Mary Cecilia Jackson is a heartbreaking novel about a girl, Savannah Darcy Rose, Sparrow.
Sparrow is a promising ballet student at a prestigious ballet company. She is raised by her father and her aunt ever since her mother died when she was young.
Despite her mother’s passing Sparrow is still haunted by her in her dreams and in real life in the form of a boyfriend, Tristan.
The way the author is able to portray Sparrow so bright and full of life in the beginning of the novel to caged and controlled to dejected is incredibly moving. The downward spiral of Sparrow’s thoughts is so sad and you really ache for her character.
However, there is hope for Sparrow. It is almost impossible not to find yourself rooting for her.
This novel is told from alternating perspectives going from Sparrow to her friend and dance partner, Lucas. The variance of points of view works very well with this story.
It was definitely an enjoyable read! I enjoyed the alternating perspectives and really felt a great deal of attachment for Sparrow.
Sparrow is a promising ballet student at a prestigious ballet company. She is raised by her father and her aunt ever since her mother died when she was young.
Despite her mother’s passing Sparrow is still haunted by her in her dreams and in real life in the form of a boyfriend, Tristan.
The way the author is able to portray Sparrow so bright and full of life in the beginning of the novel to caged and controlled to dejected is incredibly moving. The downward spiral of Sparrow’s thoughts is so sad and you really ache for her character.
However, there is hope for Sparrow. It is almost impossible not to find yourself rooting for her.
This novel is told from alternating perspectives going from Sparrow to her friend and dance partner, Lucas. The variance of points of view works very well with this story.
It was definitely an enjoyable read! I enjoyed the alternating perspectives and really felt a great deal of attachment for Sparrow.