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Finding Center (District Ballet Company #2)
by
Katherine Locke (Goodreads Author)
Zed and ballet are my two greatest loves
It took all of Aly's strength to get them back after a tragic accident ripped them from her six years ago. A long road to recovery led to her return, dancing full-time for the District Ballet Company and carrying Zed's child. But Aly is slipping. Each day becomes a fight to keep her career from crumbling under the weight of younger t ...more
It took all of Aly's strength to get them back after a tragic accident ripped them from her six years ago. A long road to recovery led to her return, dancing full-time for the District Ballet Company and carrying Zed's child. But Aly is slipping. Each day becomes a fight to keep her career from crumbling under the weight of younger t ...more
ebook, 177 pages
Published
August 17th 2015
by Carina Press
(first published August 15th 2015)
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I binged District Ballet Company, one book after another. I find Second Position quite lagging at some parts, in spite of that Finding Center still prove itself to be the deal breaker.
Finding Center opens up where Second Position left it off, Zed and Aly are reunited at last.
Zed is now a teacher trying to make peace he might never dance again while Aly is trying to retain the place she has always effortlessly owned. As they slowly rebuild a life together, they must find the courage to face all ...more
I enjoyed the first two books but this one, this one I LOVED. I don't even know how I can convince any of you to read this book by just merely saying that I loved it. I feel like it's not enough but on the other hand, I just can't form any other words other than I LOVE THIS WITH ALL MY HEART OMG READ THIS. No words are enough but please take my words to heart and start this wonderful series, fall in love because THIS BOOK IS A MUST NEED IN YOUR LIVES. That's all. Bye.
I was so proud of myself for not crying and then I read the acknowledgments. Whatevs - Zaly 4eva
Every bit as excellent and beautiful as SECOND POSITION. It isn't often that I read a romance novel where the couple is already together at the start of the book, so FINDING CENTER was wonderfully refreshing. I love seeing this look at what happens after "happily ever after" and how relationships change over time. I can't recommend this duology enough. <3
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I highly recommend the Distric Ballet Company books 1000%. If you haven't read Second Position, the first book, please go and get it, because Finding Center is amazing. Alyona and Zed's journey gets to you and it's filled with love, friendships, hardships, strength, and many many more moments you will enjoy to the max.
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Zed and Aly come back in the fabulous sequel, Finding Center. It’s so great to think th ...more
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Zed and Aly come back in the fabulous sequel, Finding Center. It’s so great to think th ...more
THIS. BOOK. Y'ALL.
I HAD FEELS. A SHIT TON OF THEM.
I had some issues with Second Position (which I still loved!) but they were mostly fixed in this one. My only problems (for the sake of not having a better word to use) with Finding Center were: 1. I wish we had seen at least one AA meeting; 2. I still don't see any point to having Carmen in these books (view spoiler) ...more
I HAD FEELS. A SHIT TON OF THEM.
I had some issues with Second Position (which I still loved!) but they were mostly fixed in this one. My only problems (for the sake of not having a better word to use) with Finding Center were: 1. I wish we had seen at least one AA meeting; 2. I still don't see any point to having Carmen in these books (view spoiler) ...more
I need to start off by saying that I haven't read the first book in this series and you really must read book 1.
Jumping into the deep end, I discovered what happened to these two lovely people and how a tragic accident ended their career.
Its a touching story, full of romance, worry, angst and some really tender and gentle moments which I found lovely to read.
I would highly recommend this, but I think I could have got much more from this book if I had read book 1.
E-ARC received thanks to Carina Press and Netgalley.
4.5 stars
"There will be bad days. What if the bad days are too bad?"
"There were bad days before this, and we'll handle any bad days to come. I promise. That's what we do, Aly. We're pretty good at weathering storms."
oh dear. oh dear, dear, dear.
I was pretty scared too before I started this because what if it's not as good as the first one? But my fear was unfounded because you guys, Second Position was great but this one? This one just blew its ...more
4.5 stars
"There will be bad days. What if the bad days are too bad?"
"There were bad days before this, and we'll handle any bad days to come. I promise. That's what we do, Aly. We're pretty good at weathering storms."
oh dear. oh dear, dear, dear.
I was pretty scared too before I started this because what if it's not as good as the first one? But my fear was unfounded because you guys, Second Position was great but this one? This one just blew its ...more
I wrote this one too! It's the direct sequel to SECOND POSITION so same characters! (Don't worry. No cliffhanger in Second Position. This is just MORE.) It has more ballet in it! More feels. More Zaly swooning. More Ham. And two fun surprises ;) Blurb coming soon!
Omg, yes. I was lucky enough to read this early and it is just beautiful. Katherine is such a talented writer (UNDERSTATEMENT). Through her gorgeous words you experience the complete spectrum of senses. And these two have grown, as has my love for them. You will adore the new cast of characters, as well.
When I finished Second Position I was dying for more Zaly and this book was so completely satisfying. I got what I wanted and so much more. Read it, mmmkay?
When I finished Second Position I was dying for more Zaly and this book was so completely satisfying. I got what I wanted and so much more. Read it, mmmkay?
Lyrical, magical and full of feels, FINDING CENTER does not disappoint! If you loved TURNING POINTE and SECOND POSITION, you will love this one even more. Read it.
An amazing ending for a great series.
Aly and Zed work to find that happy medium of togetherness. Trying to balance their lives with the outside demands, their demons, and what they really need.
You can just feel that these two belong together but life keeps getting in the way......and compromise is a foreign concept that they both need to work on. Zed will need to learn to embrace the love of dance to full fill his soul. Aly seeks outside help to battle her demons and insecurities but will it be ...more
Aly and Zed work to find that happy medium of togetherness. Trying to balance their lives with the outside demands, their demons, and what they really need.
You can just feel that these two belong together but life keeps getting in the way......and compromise is a foreign concept that they both need to work on. Zed will need to learn to embrace the love of dance to full fill his soul. Aly seeks outside help to battle her demons and insecurities but will it be ...more
Read this book (and the first installment, Second Position) if you like the following:
- Center Stage or any of the other ballet films (I grew up on those)
- Believable romance. First one is a second chance at love after a tragedy, and this one focuses on the challenge of continued romance, even if you never doubt the other person's love. In any relationship, new obstacles arise, and Zed and Aly show that realistically. Nothing ever feels forced.
- Very good depiction of mental and physical disabil ...more
- Center Stage or any of the other ballet films (I grew up on those)
- Believable romance. First one is a second chance at love after a tragedy, and this one focuses on the challenge of continued romance, even if you never doubt the other person's love. In any relationship, new obstacles arise, and Zed and Aly show that realistically. Nothing ever feels forced.
- Very good depiction of mental and physical disabil ...more
I loved the writing and the beautiful world the author's created, I loved Zed, Jonathan and Aly's therapist, I loved how the author touched such a delicate subject using these damaged characters for support. But I couldn't, for the life of me, get myself to even like Alyona. Obnoxious, self-centered, egotistical Alyona who all but ruined this series for me.
These characters will cut you open and stitch you back up again.
I think I'll forever be in love with Zed and Aly
sosososososogood
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I received a free copy of this book for review thanks to the publishers and netgalley. This has in no way influenced my opinion of the book.
Basically: The second book in the District Ballet Company series, this book follows Aly and Zed and their story as a continuation of the events that happened in the first book in the series.
In Depth: This is the kind of book I either love or I hate. A second book in a series carrying on directly with the same characters and the same relationship as in the ...more
Basically: The second book in the District Ballet Company series, this book follows Aly and Zed and their story as a continuation of the events that happened in the first book in the series.
In Depth: This is the kind of book I either love or I hate. A second book in a series carrying on directly with the same characters and the same relationship as in the ...more
*I received an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 4.5 stars
I love Aly and Zed so much! Second Position was an emotional roller coaster, so when I found out about Finding Center, I was scared. What pain would they go through next? Thankfully, this book wasn’t nearly as scary as I thought it would be. The things that happened were fitting for the couple and I’m happy this conclusion to their story was written.
There was more character growth! Aly dealt with new roles and ch ...more
Rating: 4.5 stars
I love Aly and Zed so much! Second Position was an emotional roller coaster, so when I found out about Finding Center, I was scared. What pain would they go through next? Thankfully, this book wasn’t nearly as scary as I thought it would be. The things that happened were fitting for the couple and I’m happy this conclusion to their story was written.
There was more character growth! Aly dealt with new roles and ch ...more
3.5 stars
Katie’s debut novel, Second Position, really impressed me. As such, I was really looking forward to Finding Center. Ultimately, Finding Center was less good for me, not because of a change in quality but because of the subject matter. I do think that Finding Center continues to be very strong in all the ways that Second Position was.
Why did I not like this one as much? (view spoiler) ...more
Katie’s debut novel, Second Position, really impressed me. As such, I was really looking forward to Finding Center. Ultimately, Finding Center was less good for me, not because of a change in quality but because of the subject matter. I do think that Finding Center continues to be very strong in all the ways that Second Position was.
Why did I not like this one as much? (view spoiler) ...more
Finding Center continues the saga of 2 wounded (and very screwed up) individuals, who, after an accident a long time ago, still find themselves paying the price years later. Zed and Aly's very unique story - set against the competitive background of professional ballet - comes to a breathtaking climax in a book worth waiting for.
Katherine Locke's soaring, fluid prose is a wholly immersive experience, almost a mimic of the movements of classical ballet. I was captivated from the start by the dua ...more
Katherine Locke's soaring, fluid prose is a wholly immersive experience, almost a mimic of the movements of classical ballet. I was captivated from the start by the dua ...more
Oh, Aly and Zed. You wreck me. Locke, you are awful. Bloody awful.
I loved this book more than its predecessors if only for the fact that it displays so much sorely needed forward motion within the context of two flawed individuals who love ballet and each other fiercely. While the previous installments cover who they are, how they got where they are, and how they learned to move beyond problems and themselves, this book is a beautiful display of doing life as a means to move on.
Also if you kno ...more
I loved this book more than its predecessors if only for the fact that it displays so much sorely needed forward motion within the context of two flawed individuals who love ballet and each other fiercely. While the previous installments cover who they are, how they got where they are, and how they learned to move beyond problems and themselves, this book is a beautiful display of doing life as a means to move on.
Also if you kno ...more
3 I-kinda-expected-more stars.
Beautiful writing (Katherine Locke is quickly becoming one of my favorites), but I can't help but feel that a) nothing much happened in this, and b) it felt rushed, or not as well fleshed out due to its length. I was expecting more, and I'm a bit disappointed that this wasn't as affecting to me as Second Position.
Beautiful writing (Katherine Locke is quickly becoming one of my favorites), but I can't help but feel that a) nothing much happened in this, and b) it felt rushed, or not as well fleshed out due to its length. I was expecting more, and I'm a bit disappointed that this wasn't as affecting to me as Second Position.
Is it too forward to hope there may be another installment of the story of Zed and Aly, and their expanding world? Because after finishing this one, I could definitely do with more! I've grown rather fond of them, and of the District Ballet Company - a company that looks to have a bright future, I might add.
So much love for this series for its 1) frank acknowledgement of mental illnesses (those therapy session chapters though), 2) deep look at what it means to be in a loving, committed relationship, and all the ups and downs that come along with that, and 3) giving me so many Zaly feels.
Will definitely be reading anything Katherine Locke writes. Can't recommend this series highly enough.
Will definitely be reading anything Katherine Locke writes. Can't recommend this series highly enough.
YOU PRECIOUS BABY GET FIVE STARS BECAUSE SERIOUSLY I WANT TO HUG YOU. YOU DID GOOD BOOK
These words, you guys. They hit you right in the heart.
So, so good. I adore Zed and Aly.
Even though the stakes never seemed quite as high for me in FINDING CENTER as they did in SECOND POSITION, it was still immensely rewarding to watch Aly and Zed fight for the happily ever after that they very much deserved.
I have always thought that there aren't enough love stories focusing on what happens once the couple has agreed to be together, because it isn't like all of your struggle ends once you commit to someone. Aly is still battling dangerous eating habits and anxiety/depression with ...more
I have always thought that there aren't enough love stories focusing on what happens once the couple has agreed to be together, because it isn't like all of your struggle ends once you commit to someone. Aly is still battling dangerous eating habits and anxiety/depression with ...more
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I fell absolutely, headfirst in love with Zed and Aly in the first book and prequel in The District Ballet Company series. Zed and Aly are such complicated, scarred, strong characters, and the way they deal with what life has given them is inspiring and interesting. I was so happy when NetGalley approved me to review the second book in the series.
The machinations and inner workings of a ballet company and the careers of pr ...more
I fell absolutely, headfirst in love with Zed and Aly in the first book and prequel in The District Ballet Company series. Zed and Aly are such complicated, scarred, strong characters, and the way they deal with what life has given them is inspiring and interesting. I was so happy when NetGalley approved me to review the second book in the series.
The machinations and inner workings of a ballet company and the careers of pr ...more
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Katherine Locke lives and writes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she’s ruled by her feline overlords and her addiction to chai lattes. Her dayjobs always vary, but in the past she’s worked in nuclear weapons abolition activism, lead poisoning prevention and education, and food safety at a mushroom farm. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, and when she’s not reading, she’s tweeting about re
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ITS SO GOOD SIL."
I AM SO HAPPY YOU READ IT"
Thanks to your incessant fangirling sil <3
Jul 15, 2015 08:39AM
Thank you Kathe! Hopefully this will end soob <3
Jul 15, 2015 08:39AM