Kisses & Croissants is the first YA book I’ve read as an adult, and I thought it was lovely. It is warm, cute, and refreshing.
Synopsis: When seventeen-year-old Mia gets the opportunity to study ballet in Paris the summer before her senior year of high school, she takes it. Intent on performing well enough in the final summer performance to catch the attention of the American Ballet Theatre company director, Mia doesn’t have time for distractions. All she’s ever wanted feels within reach, but then… Louis. Louis is a handsome, charming French boy who Mia meets and subsequently can’t stop thinking about.
I loved Jouhanneau’s writing and the way she crafted this story. The romance, while central, wasn’t so central that it railroaded Mia’s dreams or aspirations. It felt like an authentic summer romance that may or may not work beyond the confines of the slinky summer months. Mia was an ambitious, driven heroine who balances enjoying her life with working incredibly hard. I appreciated the development of her female friendships, particularly with Audrey, who is initially slated as Mia’s ballet nemesis.
This was like a warm summer morning rolling through the streets of Paris on a Vespa stalked with croissants. It is the ideal summer read if you want something light and aspirational. Highly recommend it for fans of Center Stage and Emily in Paris.
Have you read this? 💛 do you read YA?
KISSES AND CROISSANTS by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
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