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Kehoe can turn an evocative phrase, like the way she describes the "encrusted hairspray" of the dancer, or the minimalist way in which she describes a dancer's eating disorder... The Huffington PostDancer and choreographer Kehoe’s debut novel in verse will be eagerly grabbed by young dancers or those fascinated by the world of classical dance...Fans of Ellen Hopkins and Sonya Sones will enjoy this cautionary, detail-oriented look at the backstage world of the ballet and cheer for Sara as she finally makes her own decisions about her commitment to dance and her future. -- Booklist
Sara’s coming-of-age tale is one of passion and romance, colliding with her vision of whom she ultimately hopes to be. Her confused feelings are believably expressed, and her attitudes toward her friends and the adults in her life will ring true, especially to those readers who are also involved in the performing arts...Kehoe’s tale will appeal to teens yearning for a life on the stage and give them food for thought via an easy read. --School Library Journal
"BRILLIANT AND BEAUTIFUL"
-- Bloggers (Heart) Books
-- Bloggers (Heart) Books
“Stasia Ward Kehoe's sinuous verse compellingly weaves this story of high level dance, scandalous romance and personal sacrifice."
-- Ellen Hopkins, NYT Best-selling
author of CRANK
"The author, who has a performing and choreography background, stages Sara's dance world clearly through her spare verse, from ballet moves and body aches to studio drama... readers will empathize as she struggles with everything from sore shins to Rem's fickleness and whether she wants to continue dancing." -- Publisher's Weekly
author of CRANK
"The author, who has a performing and choreography background, stages Sara's dance world clearly through her spare verse, from ballet moves and body aches to studio drama... readers will empathize as she struggles with everything from sore shins to Rem's fickleness and whether she wants to continue dancing." -- Publisher's Weekly
"Intense, haunting, and ultimately hopeful. AUDITION captures the hazy space between dream and nightmare with honesty and fluid grace.”
-- Holly Cupala, author, TELL ME A SECRET
