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As Colette's relationship with James deepens, so does her need to find the purpose beneath her latent passion for dance-a purpose that manifests in new friendships, rediscovered talents, and in the pages of \u003ci\u003eSong of Solomon.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHumorous and heartfelt, this debut novel reveals a lighter side to ballet that resonates with dancers and non-dancers alike. \u003ci\u003eCantique's\u003c\/i\u003e heroine is witty, whimsical, and highly relatable as she navigates love and dance in the midst of a quarter-life crisis. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe novel is more than a simple love story... It's a journey of self-discovery and a tale that reminds us to pursue our passions... \u003ci\u003eCantique\u003c\/i\u003e is suitable for a broad range of readers, young adult and up, dancers and non-dancers. Certainly many adult dancers, much like my own students, could see themselves in Colette's story. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Leigh Purtill, \u003ci\u003eDance Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI don't think I've ever related more to a protagonist. Love the story, love the message, love the characters, love the writing. Love it all.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Hannah, Overland Park, KS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere were so many moments where the main character experiences or feels things that I have literally experienced or felt in my ballet journey... It just felt good to read this, and I think adult ballerinas in particular will find this very satisfying.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Jana Carson, Ballerinas by Night\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe plot is unique, engaging, and extremely well structured... I found the overall story of Colette discovering the music and bringing it to life very compelling. A lovely mixture of art, history, and her self-discovery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Megan Records, New Jersey\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's romantic and funny and moving... grounded in reality but still has a little bit of that fairytale that we are all looking for when we pick up a book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Emilie B., Kansas City, MO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49504699678993,"sku":"GOR013599330","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50424931713297,"sku":"GOR009821304","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52741275418897,"sku":"NIN9780998978802","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53114933477649,"sku":"CIN0998978809G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0998978809.jpg?v=1751266769"},{"product_id":"la-follia-book-joanna-marsh-9780998978826","title":"La La Follia","description":"Following the success of \u003ci\u003eCantique de Salomon\u003c\/i\u003e, Colette struggles to balance marriage, a booming dancewear business, and her first ballet performance. 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While this story is especially poignant for adult ballet students, it's truly a story for anyone who has ever felt compelled to make the world a more beautiful place through creativity.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Hannah Holmes, \u003ci\u003eWonder of Ballet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49608086126865,"sku":"GOR011419164","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51257304252689,"sku":"NIN9780998978826","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0998978825.jpg?v=1750706155"},{"product_id":"alexis-rockman-book-joanna-marsh-9780979067884","title":"Alexis Rockman","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50031328887057,"sku":"CIN097906788XVG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50718842913041,"sku":"CIN097906788XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/097906788X.jpg?v=1750916630"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/collections\/author-books-by-joanna-marsh.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}