Mystery/Thriller -- 4 1/2 stars
Dara and Marie grew up as ballerinas in their mother's dance studio. Then Charlie joined them as their mother's star pupil. Now the three of them run the successful studio together. When a fire destroys one of their teaching spaces, they need a contractor fast. Nutcracker season is about to start with all its craziness. But nothing is as crazy--or as frightening--as their new contractor. ----- Megan Abbott has written the quintessential psychological thriller. At times it borders on pornography, but never loses its edge, never lets you take a deep breath until you turn the final page and finally re-harness the ability to exhale. Anyone who has ever spent time in a dance studio will recognize the well written characters that capture adult tensions and childhood angst in equal relatable measure. Secrets revealed, twists exposed, non-stop tensity join forces to keep you reading well past your bedtime.
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