I could not wait to finish reading this book. I put it aside several times out of frustration. Its characters are dull, predictable and at time offensive (the author seems to be using a very old version of "how to write a strong female character" to craft her protagonist), the pacing is unenjoyably odd and uneven, and for an historical fiction novel it lacks any specific sense of place or time. This was not a book I could see myself recommending to anyone.

Penny is training to be a ballerina at the Grande Teatro, along with a group of other girls. But she begins to be plagued by flashes of what she thinks are memory...memories of a life very different from the one she leads now. As Penny moves to uncover the truth, the secrets of not just Penny's life but of the entire Grande Teatro could come to light. Katz excels at creating a sinister atmosphere that appears odd to readers even as most of the characters remain unaffected by it. Recommended for fans of mystery with just a dash of fantasy mixed in.

This book had an interesting concept and did pretty well with the flashbacks. I did find myself skipping pages to move the plot ahead. Especially with all the traveling between the Master's manor and her grandfather's cabin. The constant back and forth was annoying. I also didn't care for how the protagonist seemed to elude the Master and slip away. It seemed rather contrite and predictable.

This book is incredibly forgettable.

The characters were flat and forgettable. The twists and turns were predictable. The story felt dragged out with the same actions happening over and over again.

I liked the idea of the story and it reminded me of the TV show "Dolls House" but it was in no way as interesting

I had a hard time getting into this book. Since I did not finish it, I do not intend to publish a review.