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Everywhere You Want to Be Kindle Edition

by Christina June (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
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From author Christina June comes Everywhere You Want to Be, a modern tale inspired by the classic Red Riding Hood story.

Matilda Castillo has always followed the rules, but when she gets injured senior year, she's sure her dreams of becoming a contemporary dancer have slipped away. So when Tilly gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the summer with a New York dance troupe, nothing can stop her from saying yes--not her mother, not her fears of the big city, and not the commitment she made to Georgetown. Tilly's mother allows her to go on two conditions: one, Tilly will regularly visit her abuela in New Jersey, and two, after the summer, she'll give up dancing and go off to college.

Armed with her red vintage sunglasses and her pros and cons lists, Tilly strikes out, determined to turn a summer job into a career--and figure out how to break it to her mother later. Along the way she meets new friends ... and new enemies. Tilly isn't the only one desperate to dance, and fellow troupe member Sabrina Wolfrik intends to succeed at any cost. But despite dodging sabotage and blackmail attempts from Sabrina, Tilly can't help but fall in love with the city, especially since Paolo, a handsome musician from her past, is also calling New York home for the summer.

As the weeks wind down and the competition with Sabrina heats up, Tilly's future is on the line. She must decide whether to follow her mother's dream of college or leap into the unknown to pursue her own dreams. 
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    287 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Blink
  5. Publication date
    May 1, 2018
  6. Reading age
    13 years and up
  7. Grade level
    7 - 9
  8. File size
    1194 KB
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    Enabled
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"June has succeeded in creating a diverse set of characters with their own distinct goals in life. Themes of pursuing dreams, forging one's own path, overcoming hardship, and surviving overzealous competition are interwoven with great balance and will resonate with teens."
-- School Library Journal

"June presents vivid details of the city, and Tilly's determination to succeed over rivalry and past heartaches is inspiring. Fueled with romance, competition, and passion, this is a delightful read."
--Booklist

"This (very) loose retelling of Red Riding Hood is a heartwarming follow-up to June's debut novel, featuring some familiar faces as well as a new batch of characters. The diverse mix of cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds lends dimension and authenticity to Tilly's pursuit of her passion. June immerses readers in the world of dance and leaves even those with two left feet wanting to sign up for classes. This exploration of relationships -- the struggles, dynamics and triumphs experienced by a small troupe -- expands beyond the dancers to delve into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) intricacies of friendship, romance and family. At the same time, the combination of contemporary dance and New York City leaves room for a lot of fun! (And the hot drummer doesn't hurt either.) Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Miranda Kenneally, this compelling novel will inspire you to chase your dreams." (Top Pick)
-- RT Reviews
"With her trademark compassion and hope shining through on every page, Christina June weaves Tilly's sweet tale of second chances, new beginnings, and finding her own path. We all harbor big dreams and secret wishes, and Everywhere You Want to Be will dance into readers' hearts, and tug those dreams and wishes out under the lights and onto center stage, where they belong." -- Katherine Locke, author of Second Position and The Girl with the Red Balloon
"EVERYWHERE YOU WANT TO BE is a charming story of second changes, facing life's uncertainties, and finding your own way. June's writing captures the heartbeat of NYC, the dance world, and the very essence of a girl on the cusp." -- Sara Biren, author of The Last Thing You Said"Full of heart and humor, EVERYWHERE YOU WANT TO BE is a nuanced look at what it means to chase a dream. Tilly's delightful narration lets the reader escape into the irresistible energy of a New York City summer." -- Lauren Karcz, author of The Gallery of Unfinished Girls"Readers will be captivated by this real-life fairy tale, the world of competitive dance, and New York-style pizza." -- McCall Hoyle, author of The Thing With Feathers"Everywhere You Want to Be is the perfect book for anyone who has ever been stuck at a crossroads at an important point in life. Loosely inspired by Red Riding Hood, it follows Tilly as she fights to choose between a dream that doesn't belong to her and a dream that might not love her back. I absolutely adored it and can't wait for others to read it!" --Rachel Strolle, Anderson's Bookshop

About the Author

Christina June writes young adult contemporary fiction when she's not writing college recommendation letters during her day job as a school counselor. She loves the little moments in life that help someone discover who they're meant to become--whether it's her students or her characters. Christina is a voracious reader, loves to travel, eats too many cupcakes, and hopes to one day be bicoastal--the east coast of the US and the east coast of Scotland. She lives just outside Washington, D.C., with her husband and daughter.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072TMDXK3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blink; Gld edition (May 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1194 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Christina June writes young adult contemporary fiction when she’s not writing college recommendation letters during her day job as a school counselor. She is a voracious reader, loves to travel, and hopes to one day be bicoastal – the east coast of the US and the east coast of Scotland. She lives just outside Washington DC with her husband and daughter. Christina is the author of IT STARTED WITH GOODBYE and EVERYWHERE YOU WANT TO BE.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
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MelanieB
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and fun book about my favorite two things; New York and dancing!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021
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Matilda "Tilly" Castillo has always wanted to dance, but because of an injury, it could severely mess up her dream of becoming a professional contemporary dancer. So when a once in a lifetime opportunity arises to join a dance troupe for the summer in New York City, Tilly goes for it, knowing this could be her last chance to make it big. She makes new friends in the Big Apple and unfortunately enemies as well. And by coincidence Paolo, the boy she likes who is an aspiring musician.
Just like I loved It Started with Goodbye and No Place Like Here, I loved this story too! Tilly is a wonderful, strong character; and in spite of life's setbacks, she still finds the strength to follow her dreams. I also loved that characters from June's other books appeared in this as well; Tilly's stepsister Tatum and her awesome Abuela grandmother.
What an inspiring and fun book that's about two of my favorite things; New York and dancing! It is loosely based on the Red Riding Hood tale; because Tilly has a choice of staying on the path that her mother wants her to take, or straying from it by following her own.
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P. Bothwell
4.0 out of 5 stars Everywhere You Want to Be - PG
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2018
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Everywhere You Want to Be - PG
Violence: none, mischievous meanness
Language: nothing offensive
Sex: no sex, a couple kisses

My rating is for what it is, which is a great book for high school girls who like clean romance and heroines they can relate to. I suggest you read the first book *It Started With Goodbye* before reading this one because there seems to be a good backstory between our heroine and her sister which was apparently addressed in the first book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars NYC + Dance + Swoon-y Romance? Um… yes, please!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020
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I read this on my Kindle a week ago, tried to make it last more than a few days as my gym book, but could not put it down! Everything about this book felt nuanced yet effortless. Tilly is such a relatable, likable and compelling main character. The giddy nervousness and excitement as she goes to live in NYC the first time, the rocky waters she navigates with Paolo, their budding romance, the Carb Fairy, the friendships Tilly develops and the drama with the Mean Girl and how Tilly stands up for herself but still tries to make peace. All of it - FABULOUS. The dancing and the commitment and the anxiety over old wounds resurfacing is incredibly well-done and extremely relatable. And it was so nice to revisit with Tatum and Seamus from June’s first story and to also get insight into how Tatum’s relationship is developing with her step-mother. And ABUELA. There is so much to love about her--her quirks and banter and her love for her grandchildren. This was such a wonderful and inspiring read. I absolutely loved this book and I'm so excited to read Christina June’s next one!
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Veronica, just an average reader, you know?
3.0 out of 5 stars Bit of a letdown, with an overused NY city settling
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2018
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I really enjoyed the previous book "It Started with Goodbye" so I was excited to read this sequel focused on Tilly, Tatum's stepsister. Unfortunately, I just didn't connect with Tilly the way I did with Tatum, nor with her love interest (I already forgot his name). The book is also supposed to be based on the tale of Red Riding Hood, but the connection was so loose, I wondered why it was even mentioned at all (except for marketing purposes).

Matilda is a likeable character, but I found her narration a little flat, with none of Tatum's sense of humor and witty comments that made the previous book so enjoyable. The romance was also a bit of a letdown, since Tilly and her love interest already knew each other, and we don't get to see them forging a connection like Tatum and Seamus did. This is supposed to be a "second chance" type of romance, but unlike the first book, I didn't feel like the romance was an integral part of the story, more like an extra touch. It also kind of lacked the spark that Tatum and Seamus had.

Another issue I had is that the NY city settling is way overused, as most movies, TV series, and books are set there. I've been to NY and find it very noisy, expensive and a bit overrated, I personally wouldn't like to live there. Wish the story had taken place somewhere a bit more original, or that at least the story focused less in the location and more on its characters and story.

Overall, I liked the book, but I would have liked to see more of Tilly's abuela and more background on some on the characters. I hope the next book in the series is better than this one, though. It looks like it will be focused on Tatum's friend Ashley, so it looks like it will be good. :)
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Spockula
5.0 out of 5 stars and I enjoyed it every bit as much as I did its ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2018
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I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy of this book, and I enjoyed it every bit as much as I did its predecessor, It Started with Goodbye. I loved the NYC presence in this story- June captured the feeling of motion in the city and in Tilly’s dancing beautifully. I have purchased copies for my friends who enjoy YA as well as some who don’t, because this coming of age tale is classic and will appeal to most audiences.
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