Kisses & Croissants was such a fun young adult read. This book gave me an escape to Paris and all that comes with an abroad adventure.

Mia, a high school student, has the chance of a lifetime to dance in Paris at an elite program for the summer. Of course she wasn’t expecting to be distracted and swept up in the magic of Paris by Louis, a French boy she meets once she arrives. Can she balance both discovering Paris with Louis and achieving her dreams of a dancing career? You’ll have to pick up the book to find out!

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This book was a fun, light-hearted YA rom-com set in Paris! I loved reading about the different Paris sights Mia and Louis went to visit, all of the French pastries and ice cream and learning more about life as a ballerina. What I really liked about the writing of this was the use of French throughout the book followed by the translation in English! It really saved me time in trying to look-up what was being said, and it flowed well with the book!

This book started out a little slow for me, but once I got more into the romance part of the story and Mia's struggle with finding balance I quickly finished the book. I was excited this story focused on Mia's love for Degas, as I grew up with Degas pictures in my living room and always took a liking to Little Dancer.

While this had a romance to the story it also focused on girl friendships and mother-daughter relationships. I enjoyed the many storylines in this book, but at times it dragged on in all the details. I look forward to reading other books by this author.
3.5/5 stars

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What a delight!!! This YA contemporary was the perfect mix of feels and sweetness and just all the things you want in a summer read. The characters were relatable and likeable, and the plot was so fun! If you loved the show Dance Academy, you will LOVE this book! Definitely going on the revisit shelf!

Center Stage in book form for a new generation! This was a cute and easy-breezy read taking readers to the streets of Paris, following a girl determined to follow her ballet dreams and track down any possibility of truth that her ancestor was an inspiration for Degas' famous ballet paintings. I would have liked to see more story about all of the dancers, the elite dancing, and their relationships with each other, however this book's primary focus is the romance. Still, it was cute and I know my dance-crazy patrons will love this.

Super cute YA novel. I was drawn into the story from the get go. Very well done. You will read the whole thing in one setting because you can’t put it down.

Cute YA novel about a girl who loves to dance and finds romance while studying ballet in Paris one summer. I didn’t love the ending—too cliche and melodramatic, but the characters were likable and theirs emotional journeys were believable and sweet. I recommend for girls 12-15.
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A sweet YA romance about an American ballerina and a French artist who begin a summer adventure together that will change everything. Mia is a talented and driven ballerina who goes to Paris for an elite ballet program for the summer. She not only meets a cute French aspiring artist Louis, she finds out the truth behind family secrets and what she's had to sacrifice to get where she is. Mia thought she knew what she wanted and what she needed to do to get it, but maybe she's been wrong. A fun, flirty romance that is the perfect summer escape.

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau is a sweet meringue of a book. Teenager Mia is spending her summer in Paris at a prestigious ballet training program. Ballet is Mia's life; she's dedicated and driven. She very definitely doesn't have time for boys. Not even incredibly cute French boys who help her out of a jam by giving her a ride on their Vespas....Or does she?

Is there room in Mia's life for ballet and Louis? Mia only has one shot at dancing in Swan Lake and impressing people from the world's most prestigious ballet companies. It's going to take hours of rehearsal and incredible focus. But what about being in the most romantic city in the world? Can she really pass up the chance to find love?

Perfect charmer of a YA romance - lots of gorgeous descriptions of buildings and food and those Parisian bakeries, oh my! A great behind the scenes look at how hard ballet dancers train and push their bodies. Sprinkle in a family legend involving Degas and an intense dancing rivalry for some extra fun.

Thank you NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the ARC.

Cute book and a fun read for anyone who loves realistic fiction and wants to escape their own world for a bit!

A charming coming of age story filled with passion for life and love. This book serves as a wonderful tour guide of Paris as you follow Mia on her journey through her passion for ballet and as she learns she can enjoy her life while also following her dreams.

Oh. My. God. This is the cutest fluffiest YA story I’ve read since To All the Boys & Love & Gelato!

This light hearted summery romance was just what I needed. I absolutely adored our main characters Mia & Louis, and loved the new friendships Mia made through her ballet journey in Paris. I felt as though I was there with them eating the delicious croissants, discovering Paris’ hidden gems & dancing grueling hours as a ballet dancer. Now more than ever I want to visit Paris and see the destinations Mia & Louis visited.

I said it before & I’ll say it again, be sure to pick up Kisses and Croissants when it comes out in April 2021.

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This is a wonderful happy and light YA Romance. At first I thought the story was going to be predictable, but I was pleasantly surprised by a few twists along the way! I loved stepping into Mia's pointe shoes and the world of ballet which has always fascinated me. Paris is of course a wonderful setting and the descriptions made me miss it terribly. I think this will be a perfect Spring/Summer read for anyone looking for something heartwarming and easy to read!

Mia has always dreamed of being a ballerina and even believes it’s in her blood. There’s a rumor that a great-great-great grandmother was a famous ballerina who was painted by Degas. Some believe it, some don’t, but Mia feels it has to be true.

The only thing she wants in the world is to dance. She wants to be accepted to a ballet school in New York called ABT.
This summer she’s in Paris to dance.

She doesn’t want to be distracted by anything. But then she meets Louis, a charming guy around her age. He quickly becomes a part of her life in Paris. But she continues to worry that he’ll be a distraction from dancing.

She also wants to prove the rumor about her relative to be true.

This was a cute story. It had one very motivated, pretty levelheaded teenager in the lead. You respect her passion but almost felt bad that she wasn’t having more fun.
There was still time for a little shopping, new friendships and a lot of croissants though.

I enjoyed this story. It was nice and fun but with good messages too.

I got to read an early ebook edition from NetGalley. Thanks!

Mia heads to France for the summer to dance: she lives and breathes ballet. But after she meets Louis, she knows life just got sweeter... until she finds out who his father is anyway. Needless to say, Mia continues meeting with Louis ... hopefully, her dancing won't suffer too much! Can she manage her new full life?! Cute YA romance.

What a delightfully charming, beautiful escape of a read! I was swept away and transported from my dark world and straight into the heart of the city of love! For the wanderlust souls and also those in the need of an escape and a light easy read, be sure to pick this one up. It will lift your spirits and put a smile on your face!

This book was just so sweet, like the the best kind of French pastry. I sunk my teeth into it, and savored each and every bite, aka page, enjoying everything that it had to offer.

The fact that this book took place in Europe made it that much more enjoyable, and it was such a marvelous experience getting to live vicariously through the characters of the story and be right there alongside them in Paris. I have always dreamed of going to Paris, and my dream came alive right in front of my eyes in this story. Through the descriptions of the French delicacies (yes I may have drooled once or twice), the beautiful language, the vast amount of culture infused into the story, and the places that the main character Mia visited in the story brought to life by the author, I was easily able to visualize myself there, and it was truly a dazzling journey. The breathtakingly vivid descriptions of the scenes and setting along with the mixture of cultural descriptions blended in in this book was so enjoyable for me. I also loved the characters, and following along with them on their road to reaching their goals was fascinating so there was never a dull moment along the way.

The ballet aspect was also a marvel to behold, as I’ve always adored ballet, and especially loved seeing it all happen in a school in the center of Paris. The inside look into the world of ballet was fascinating, and the motivation and determination of the ballerinas was certainly admirable. These ballerinas were determined, and I was rooting for them as they followed their dreams and fought for what they wanted and continued striving towards what they had been working towards their entire lives.

This is a story about following dreams, love, friendship, and adventure.

The love story was sweet, and will have you swooning, and I also loved the friendship between Mia and her former nemesis. Their support for one another is something that we need to see more of in books, especially YA novels. Girls supporting girls FTW!

This was a sweet, lighthearted and dreamy read about following your dreams and heart. It will take you away from all of your stress and sadness and transport you straight into the heart of Paris, where all of your worries will instantly melt away.

The perfect read for fans of Anna and the French Kiss, Love & Gelato, ballet, those who dream of someday going to Paris, and those with a wanderlust heart! Pick this one up and be swept away!

A overall pleasant story about teen ballerina who attends a immersive dance program in Paris, France and experiences first-love. Other than a rather jarring late act event that was (in my opinion) unnecessary to the story, this was an enjoyable read. Recommended for young adult fiction enthusiasts who enjoy ballet, Parisian adventures, and coming-of-age tales.

If you could move anywhere in the world where would it be?

For me, anywhere in Europe would be a dream and I was excited I got to live in Paris vicariously through this book. I enjoyed the amount of French culture the author infused into the story. Whether it was the beautiful language, the delightful food that had me salivating, or the scene description of each place she visited that made me feel like I was right there with Mis seeing her first hand experience.

I enjoyed the friendships and how they were represented. It’s easy to have two amazing ballerinas and pin them against each other, but I’m glad that the author decided to showcase a friendship and a commonality between Mia and Audrey. I liked how she used the characters to raise the other and show how they can benefit by helping each other succeed rather than tearing each other down.

For as much as I appreciated the cultural and sisterhood aspects of the book, there were times where I felt frustrated with Mia's naive perception of life. She has made her whole identity about her goals and aspirations to become a ballerina for ABT, which is fine, but to expect others to follow suite was unrealistic. She chastised Louis for having a past before her and put him down for his lack of passion in life.

The story is really sweet, but it feels a bit generic for me to where I have read this story many times. The writing didn’t pull me in and the characters felt just one dimensional. I wanted to feel a deeper connection or see more thorough character development but the author only seemed to touch on the surface. The lack of spontaneity took away from the overall feel of chasing your passion while getting the boy. I could see how the story unfolded before it actually happened. I feel like if I was 10 years younger this book would have clicked with me more.

This book is easy, fast paced because of the short chapters. Though the book lacked a lot of originality in the story and characters, the scene description and setting with the mixture of culture in this book was enjoyable for me. I also enjoyed getting an inside look into the world of ballet. I was fascinated by their motivation and determination. The description of the “day in the life” of a ballerina was incredible. You could tell the author wanted to make sure they were represented properly. Overall what the book lacked for me was made up through other aspects of the story. Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the opportunity to read this book early.

This book is just as sweet as the cover. It's a perfect book for fans of Love & Gelato and the like.

I love books and shows about ballet, so I adored the story of Mia travelling to Paris to pursue her dreams of becoming an elite dancer with a side pursuit of unraveling na family mystery. She didn't expect to fall for the charming Louis (but they never do). He has the potential to distract her, and that's part of the central tension if the story.

It's a book about first love and pursuing your dreams set in the City of Lights.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

3.5 Stars! This was definitely a light and fluffy read but I did love being transported to France. It reminded me of Anna and the French Kiss but not quite as good. Mia is spending the summer before her senior year in an advanced ballet program in France. Kisses and Croissants did have romance but it wasn’t the main focus of this novel. It was the story of Mia growing and finding love and support through her friends and love of ballet. This book was also a love affair with Paris which I could fully vibe with. Overall, Kisses and Croissants was a sweet young adult romance filled with likable characters. It was a true young adult book and being transported back to the mindset where your biggest worry is your roommate finding out about your romance was a nice break from reality. I look forward to reading more from Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau in the future.

Warning: This book will make you very hungry for French food and pastries!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

Eh.

The French references were fun and I enjoyed them. I also like Swan Lake, so that was nice. But that’s about it on my list of likes. I couldn’t really connect to the characters. Mia was a bit much. She was all over the place and came across as indecisive even though the whole book is about her being determined. I didn’t really get that impression. She also felt a bit hot and cold to me. She could spin her mood quicker than her pointe shoes could skitter across the ballet stage.

The plot is predictable with no surprises at all. The characters are predictable and bland as well. I think we were supposed to feel there was growth but I wasn’t buying it. The writing felt a bit juvenile too. There wasn’t a sass or quirkiness that makes you feel as if you’re in Mia’s head, so everything just came across as simplistic and under developed.

Overall, I have no idea how this is a 4+ star book. It felt like so many other books in this genre. But it does get a star for being a squeaky clean romance, which is so hard to find today.