This Nutcracker themed sweet-romance is a companion short story to “Dancing With a Royal,” but can be read as a standalone novella. If you read Dancing with a Royal, then you may remember the character Jenna Evans. She had a small part in that story, and now it is her time to shine.
Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums focuses on Jenna's journey through school, and ultimately finding a place within a dance company. For me, that was really the main focus of the book. Yes there is a love story. Yes Clara Little makes an appearance in the story. But the love story and the visit from Clara are small. Jenna's journey toward a role in the Nutcracker production really is center stage. It was really interesting to see all that Jenna went through, as well as her uncertainty regarding her abilities.
I ended up giving Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums a 3.5 star rating over on Goodreads. Part of that was because I wanted a more romance driven story versus one that was more focused on her career. The other part was that it just didn't feel finished. It felt like there were some missing pieces, and the story just needed to be polished a little bit more.
Still, if you've read the other two books in the Unexpected Royals series by Tomi Tabb, I recommend reading this novella as well. Jenna is an interesting character, as is her love interest.
Thank you for taking time to read my abbreviated thoughts on Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums.
Laura
Since childhood Jenna Evans has had one goal一becoming a professional ballet dancer. Now in her third year of study at the Royal Ballet’s Upper School, her dream is close to becoming a reality.
With the holidays and the busy Nutcracker season approaching, it won’t be long before the Royal Ballet company offers a handful of students an apprenticeship in the Corps de Ballet.
This could be her big break.
At the same time, Jenna has never been more confused by her friend and frequent pas de deux partner Jeremy Flynn. One moment he is his usual joking self, the next he is distancing himself from her.
There is only one person Jenna entrusts to help her unravel the mystery of Jeremy一her friend and mentor Clara Little, the Duchess of Leeds.
Will Jenna be able to make all of her dreams come true?
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