The Novel
Book Summary
When Danni receives an invitation to her studio’s competitive dance team, her mother Jamie suspects the commitment will be demanding, but she is unprepared for everything else. Team director, Cynthia, makes it clear that she calls the shots, and Jamie's role is reduced to driving, watching, and writing checks. Jamie and her husband begin to question the long-term impact the increasingly provocative environment will have on their daughter — all for the short-term rush of another trophy. When Vanessa, a recent college graduate, returns to help lead the team, she promises to push the girls to new heights, but her method of “winning” may come with a price. With no one else willing to speak up, Jamie struggles to keep her values in focus and her daughter’s life in a joyful balance — all while watching the small and nurturing studio that has been Danni’s second home for most of her life turn into something she never expected.
Where to Buy
Buy Kristen's debut novel on Amazon (paperback or kindle) — or search We Came to Dance on the Apple iBooks store.
About the Author
Kristen Basso lives in Northern California with her trophy husband (high silver) and two amazing daughters, who are both black belts in wushu, wonderful artists, musicians, and, of course, dancers. Kristen has a highly coveted B.A. in English from San Jose State University, and works as a graphic designer, first-time entrepreneur, and full-time mom. This is her first novel, which she wrote almost entirely from the waiting rooms of her daughters’ after school classes.