A novel about obsession, ambition and the price of successVera is only nineteen years old when she arrives alone at one of the most demanding ballet schools in New York. With a big dream and a bag full of sacrifices, she doesn't know that the world she wants so much will devour her. On the first day, he meets Tora - a beautiful, talented and intense Argentine, who offers him protection, passion and a love that quickly becomes suffocating.
A devouring relationship is born between them, marked by ferocious jealousy, hot sex and a dangerous addiction. Soon, Vera discovers that the world of ballet is much crueler than she thought: a legendary teacher who wants to possess her, a dangerously attractive partner, and a mysterious mogul who offers her a chance at an international career. Caught between desire, ambition and fear, Vera must choose: to obey or to fight for her freedom.
But the Tora's obsession knows no bounds. When love turns into hate, violence becomes inevitable."The Ballerina" is a dark, sensual, and unsettling novel about the price we pay for our biggest dream - and how easily love can turn into the most dangerous enemy.
A novel about obsession, ambition and the price of successVera is only nineteen years old when she arrives alone at one of the most demanding ballet schools in New York. With a big dream and a bag full of sacrifices, she doesn't know that the world she wants so much will devour her. On the first day, he meets Tora - a beautiful, talented and intense Argentine, who offers him protection, passion and a love that quickly becomes suffocating.
A devouring relationship is born between them, marked by ferocious jealousy, hot sex and a dangerous addiction. Soon, Vera discovers that the world of ballet is much crueler than she thought: a legendary teacher who wants to possess her, a dangerously attractive partner, and a mysterious mogul who offers her a chance at an international career. Caught between desire, ambition and fear, Vera must choose: to obey or to fight for her freedom.
But the Tora's obsession knows no bounds. When love turns into hate, violence becomes inevitable."The Ballerina" is a dark, sensual, and unsettling novel about the price we pay for our biggest dream - and how easily love can turn into the most dangerous enemy.