Finding your passion is something we hope for all of our kids, but sometimes we worry if that passion will really support them as they go through life. Nasrin’s parents came to America in hopes of providing a better life for their family. They created a business from the roots up and they know that while Nasrin loves the theater, it can be a tough industry to thrive in. Theater is life though for Nasrin and there is nowhere else she would rather be. So when she is accepted into one of the most elite theater colleges in the world, she knows she has to go, even though her parents were hoping she would be attending the business school. College is filled with ups and downs and trying to figure out how to balance every opportunity that comes her way and uphold a façade that she is in the business school starts to take its toll on Nasrin. Can she figure out how to be true to herself, and make her parents proud, or will the lies keep building until they crash down on her.
I truly enjoyed this book. This is a great example of someone who is going out into the world on their own for the first time and them learning who they are, and also learning that just because an opportunity presents itself doesn’t always mean that it is the right one for you. I know that being who you authentically are and knowing that it might upset your parents can be difficult, yet I am so glad that Nasrin is finally able to talk to her parents and realize that the relationship they had before she left for school can be maintained and grow, but not when it is feed lies.
Thank you so much to Disney Publishing World Wide and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this title.

This was an easy, fun read. It’s like a Disney film in book format. I appreciated the nod to different races, religions, skin color, but it was just a nod. Most of the plot was highly improbable which is fine for escapism but then it took itself too seriously. So I couldn’t figure out what emotions I was suppose to have.
This is the second book (that I know of) that has been published by Disney. There is a certain outline they follow which seems to work for movies that they are now putting into books. In fact, I would suggest this book be on the short list to make into a movie. That said, it really skims the surface of the actual struggles of someone trying to make it in college and the theater.
So I’d say this was a fun book to read and I loved the characters. It will be a great movie. Just don’t look for any reality or hard hits.
Enjoy.

A fun fresh book about an Iranian American college freshmen. All Nasrin wants to do is become an actress but she does not feel that her parents support her. I loved the setting and the cast of characters. Readers will find Nasrin relatable. Great for readers who love contemporary novels, want to act, or watch TV shows with a bit of romance.

Thank you, Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney Hyperion, for allowing me to read A Whole Song and Dance early!

This upper-YA will slowly capture your heart with its story and forever keep it captive.