One, Two, Three (ARC) by Elodie Nowodazkij - Starting June 18th AND June 22nd 2014

[Sarah Elizabeth]

When seventeen-year-old Natalya’s dreams of being a ballerina are killed in a car accident along with her father, she must choose: shut down—like her mother—or open up to love.

Last year,seventeen-year-old Natalya Pushkaya was attending the School of Performing Arts in New York City. Last year, she was well on her way to becoming a professional ballerina. Last year, her father was still alive.

But a car crash changed all that—and Natalya can’t stop blaming herself. Now, she goes to a regular high school in New Jersey; lives with her onetime prima ballerina, now alcoholic mother; and has no hope of a dance career.

At her new school, however, sexy soccer player Antonio sees a brighter future for Natalya, or at least a more pleasant present. Keeping him an arabesque away proves to be a challenge for Natalya and his patient charms eventually draw her out of her shell.

When upsetting secrets come to light and Tonio’s own problems draw her in, Natalya shuts down again, this time turning to alcohol herself.

Can Natalya learn to trust Antonio before she loses him—and destroys herself?

This book is available to request on netgalley ☺

[Abi]

Switching to this for a bit. Cress is boring me!

[Abi]

Chapter 2 - (view spoiler)[ I wonder why her uncle didn't go to her dads funeral? (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

Chapter 4 - Slightly bored.

[Abi]

Chapter 13 - Well, this is worse than Cress so far!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

oh no!

[Heather]

ohhhh nooo don't say that!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Okay, I'm starting now ☺

[Heather]

I will soon!

[Abi]

It's just dull unfortunately. Can't say I like the main character either.

[Heather]

ahhhh

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Okay, I'm actually starting now! keep getting distracted!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ well it's okay so far. but nothing spectacular. It feels a bit rough around the edges. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Abbie wrote: "Chapter 2 - [spoilers removed]"

I thought that odd too (view spoiler)[ did he really not care about him at all?? (hide spoiler)]

[Kate]

I hope I have better luck with this than you two!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

me too!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

chapter 8 (view spoiler)[ I can't believe he was kissing Rita! I bet she's walked off before he's pushed her away though. (hide spoiler)]

chapter 11 (view spoiler)[ So her uncle has been calling her and her mother has been keeping him away? that is not good! (hide spoiler)]

chapter 11 (view spoiler)[ her mother slapping her is so out of order! (hide spoiler)]

chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ they think he was trying to commit suicide and take her with him? Really? Not sure I can believe that. There hasn't been much about him being a famous pianist in this. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

Sarah wrote: "chapter 8 [spoilers removed]

chapter 11 [spoilers removed]

chapter 11 [spoilers removed]

chapter 12 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ So bad that she slapped her! (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

Chapter 24 - (view spoiler)[ Her uncle is really her dad? (hide spoiler)]

[Heather]

Did it get any better?

[Sarah Elizabeth]

It's alright.

[Abi]

A little bit.

[Heather]

oh boy that makes me nervous!

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Abbie wrote: "Chapter 24 - [spoilers removed]"

That's what I was thinking! Such a good chapter!

[Heather]

I just read that spoiler for chapter 24! What?

[Katie]

I was just approved for this one! I can't read now but would love to join on the 22nd :)

[Marga]

I will read on the 22nd with you Katie :)

[Katie]

Margarita wrote: "I will read on the 22nd with you Katie :)"

Thanks!

[Kate]

I'm reading it on the 22nd as well. :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Chapter 18 (view spoiler)[ Tonio is quite sweet at times ☺ (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 26 (view spoiler)[ what is she doing drinking? That is such a bad idea! Never mind the fact that she’s been telling her mother off for drinking away her pain, and now she’s doing exactly the same! (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 28 (view spoiler)[ another heart attack?! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 31 (view spoiler)[ they’ve still not done that freaking English assignment? How long does it take? They seem to have been working on it forever! (hide spoiler)]

The end (view spoiler)[ I did like this overall, but I wanted to know if her father really did commit suicide or not, and I wanted to know if she would ever dance again. It’s a shame we didn’t find out either of those things. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

I quite liked this in the end. The ending didn't tie everything up for me though.

[Abi]

Sarah wrote: "Chapter 18 [spoilers removed]

Chapter 26 [spoilers removed]
Chapter 28 [spoilers removed]

Chapter 31 [spoilers removed]

The end [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ It's a bit hypocritical that she's drinking, when she's told her mum plenty of times not too! (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

Sarah wrote: "I quite liked this in the end. The ending didn't tie everything up for me though."

I have about 15% left. The first half was quite dull, the second half picked up a bit, so i'm giving it 3 at the moment.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

yeah, I'm going to give it 3.5 ☺

[Rachmi]

I'm on 30% on the story now. Is there anyone who read it too?

I actually didn't have high hope to this book, though the blurb was kinda intriguing but surprisingly I'm quite enjoying it. The writing isn't flawless, far from it but it's engaging for me. I wonder (view spoiler)[whether Tonio and maybe his brother, Diego are in some kind of mafia or gangster. (hide spoiler)]

[Kate]

I haven't started it yet, but I will get to it tonight (it's Saturday night here).

[Marga]

I'll start this later after I finish How to save a life :)

[Rachmi]

It's already Sunday afternoon here and since I don't have book I want to read, I start this ARC this morning :)

35% (view spoiler)[Did Nata's mom have an affair with Yuri (her uncle)? And her dad found out about it the day they got the accident. That's why her mom thinks that she's the one who killed her dad. (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

I just started and am at 8%. Seems like it's moving a bit slow for such a short book. (view spoiler)[ I hope she eventually tells someone about her mom's drinking. At first I thought it was because of her dad's death, but it's even worse if it's been going on longer! (hide spoiler)]

[Heather]

How short is this book?

[Katie]

Heather wrote: "How short is this book?"

It's under 200 pages.

[Heather]

oh wow

[Katie]

Heather wrote: "oh wow"

Yeah I was surprised when I opened it!

[Kate]

I'm a bit relieved that it's a short one. I have a lot of books I want to read before MMC starts.

[Katie]

Same here, I have a long July TBR and I'd love if I could start it early. I just hope the end isn't rushed because of the length.

[Katie]

Rachmi wrote: "I'm on 30% on the story now. Is there anyone who read it too?

I actually didn't have high hope to this book, though the blurb was kinda intriguing but surprisingly I'm quite enjoying it. The writ..."

I'm about 31% and I was wondering the same thing. (view spoiler)[ I also wonder if Tonio is telling the truth about Rita, but I bet he's not. Seems like he can't stay away from her. (hide spoiler)]

[Marga]

Chapter 1 - (view spoiler)[Err i'm guessing babushka means grandmother? (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Katie wrote: "Rachmi wrote: "I'm on 30% on the story now. Is there anyone who read it too?

I actually didn't have high hope to this book, though the blurb was kinda intriguing but surprisingly I'm quite enjoyi..."

There is (view spoiler)[I think Tonio is telling the truth but there is more to their relationship that what he said to Nata. (hide spoiler)]

[Rachmi]

Margarita wrote: "Chapter 1 - [spoilers removed]"

Yup

[Marga]

Chapter 3 - (view spoiler)[woah cool! Read a book and write a review about it?? I wish our English subject is like that! :) (hide spoiler)]