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My letters to you, my darling Noah, will be maps, in which I hope I can be found.

Yelena, a brilliant but flawed Ukrainian ballerina, comes to the UK to fulfil her dreams and dance in one of ballet's most prestigious roles: Giselle. While researching content for his new book, Yelena meets Noah, and here begins a journey of discovery.

Firstly I would like to say that this novel was beautifully written. Yelena's voice through her letter writing is easily heard - and her story is compelling. Her passion for her dancing shines through as does the hardship and pure determination that is required in that field - it gave me an insight into just how much blood, sweat and tears goes into what we eventually see on stage...

This is very much a book about human feelings and emotions - through Yelena's hopes, fears and dreams, her world comes to life. Both the light and the dark side - the author tackles some emotive subjects through this character and it is heart wrenching and addictive reading.

A bittersweet tale to be sure, one that will hold your heart in its hands for the length of the reading experience and will not let go.

This was one of those novels I would describe as "Poetic". It won't be for everyone, but personally I loved it. Wonderful and sublime writing.

Thank you as always to Legend Press for the copy of this book via netgalley.

Happy Reading Folks!