Kisses and Croissants
by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
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Random House Children's
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Delacorte Press
Romance | Teens & YA
Pub Date 06 Apr 2021 | Archive Date 07 May 2021

Light romance with a bit of travel to Paris. I feel this is a great book for the audience it was written for. Light and Fluffy. Thanks to Random House Children's and NetGalley for the ARC. Cute book.
4star

Paris is a magical city and this book does it justice. A sweet wonderful romance that will make you want to fall in love in Paris.

This was a super cute, fun and fluffy YA romance book. I really enjoyed reading it and I thought there was a perfect balance of Mia's ballet life and her love life. I think the end was a little abrupt and very unexpected, but overall it was still a good read. I would definitely recommend this to my followers and friends.

This was so cute! ♥ I love some travel fluffy ya contemporary romance. The premise of a whirlwind summer ballet internship was so fun and I liked the main character Mia. I quite liked the romance and Louis was a fun character, if lacking some depth. I really enjoyed Mia's relationship with Audrey and her mom in particular, it was fun seeing how that develops throughout the novel. I think overall it did nothing 'new,' but this is still a great fluffy summer beach read that I recommend!

This book was cute! Some of the ballet tropes felt a bit cliched, but other than that, I was not mad.

This book is Anna and the French Kiss meets ballet school, and it is delightful!

Of course, there is the sterotypical mean girl and harsh ballet teacher, but the tropes all work well together, and genuinely, this novel was cute.

Kisses and Croissants. My two favorite things! This story was so heart-warming and a perfect summer read.

Our lead Mia gets accepted into a dream ballet school in Paris. She is hoping to learn from the best and reach new levels in ballet. Except it wouldn’t be a story in the city of love without some romance! Enters Louis. They explore the city of love and start to grow a little love themselves. Will it last?

This book is a perfect romance for those teens that need an escape during these crazy times. You come for Mia’s relationship with Louis but you stay for her relationship with Audrey!

Thank you Random House Children’s and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

What a cute read! I finished this in on e day and thoroughly enjoyed the setting in Paris through the lens of a ballerina. I thought it was sweet, romantic, and it make me want a croissant and baguette!

I liked how Mia worked to find a balance between her ballet career and her personal life. And Louis was an excellent male lead for this YA Romance!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC!

Have you ever started a book like, "I'll just read a chapter or two" and then a couple hours later you've unexpectedly finished the entire thing? That was me with Kisses and Croissants. Once I started I couldn't put it down, and I finished it in no time. This was such a cute, fun book that really made me feel like I was whisked away in my own romantic Parisienne adventure. Our protagonist Mia is struggling to find the balance between her ballet dream and being whisked away by romance – not just romance with this cute French guy, but romance with the city itself and a family myth that she wants to discover the truth of. I am not a ballerina and can only imagine what it would be like to be accepted into a prestigious, intensive dance program in another country, but Mia's experience is so relatable. So many of us can relate to working so hard for something and having to decide what is worth giving up for that dream, and when it's worth it to get swept up in the spontaneity of life. All of that makes Mia a great protagonist to follow and kept me engaged throughout.

The romance was also nicely done. There is a bit of a forbidden element to it, making it all the more exciting to read about. Mia is discovering the city of Paris with Louis, a dreamy French guy who is fun and adventurous but also sweet and invested in her in a way that will make readers swoon. I love relationships in books that are well beyond simple physical attraction. There is something deeper that connects these two characters and makes their journey one you'll want to stick with. There's some drama and secrets and mystery as many relationships will have, but they have the kind of romance that at the end of the day will make you smile.

Overall this book was great! A perfect romantic summer adventure. I also want to say, there was a totally unexpected moment at the end, which I won't give away, but for me one of the marks of a great book is that it's able to catch you off guard or give you unexpected moments that you sometimes even have a full body reaction to. Kisses and Croissants did that for me, and I would definitely recommend picking this up for your next read.

At 17, Mia Jenrow is about to embark on the adventure and opportunity of a lifetime. She will be attending an elite summer ballet program in Paris. For as long as she can remember, Mia has wanted nothing more than to become a professional ballerina dancing with the ABT in New York. She is determined that nothing will get in the way of making this dream become a reality until a distraction unexpectedly pops up in the form of Louis, a cute French teenager.
It is easy for the reader to be swept up in Mia’s story. The author transports you to Paris with its cafes, museums and delicious food. Any teen longing for a Paris adventure or a glimpse into the demands of ballet would be enraptured with this story. I would recommend this book for middle grades as the romance is more innocent (only some kissing).

I received this as a free early copy. Mia Is a high school junior from America who dreams of a career in ballet. She goes to Paris to participate in elite summer dance program. Once there she experiences the rigorous expectations of the professional dance world, the beauty of Paris and the pleasure of unexpectedly falling in love with a French boy. Mia and Louis are Both teenagers trying to find a balance between passion,reality, and fun. The setting of the book in Paris is beautiful.

Missing travel right now due to the pandemic? Perfect time to pick up this sweet and fun travel adventure story. It follows 17 year old Mia as she chases her dreams of being a professional ballerina to Paris. Once she arrives she begins soaking in the sights including a cute French boy named Louis. But will Louis distract her from her dance dreams coming true? As a true lover of Paris and francophile it was so fun to read Mia’s perspective of Paris exploring and traveling for the first time. Oh my gosh I wanted all the French pastries and foods she was describing. I also longed to wonder through the museums she visited as well. This story is also great if you love dances. Mia’s passion for ballet shines through the story. I will say Mia is supposed to be 17 years old but she comes off as a little bit younger than that. Overall, it was a fun and sweet romance that’s not overly complicated which is what we all need from time to time.

I think if a teen was into ballet, this would be a great read. I don't really like ballet so I was clearly not the target audience. The romance is cute, the friendships are fun, and the food descriptions made me hungry.

This book transported me straight to Paris and now I'm desperately craving a croissant.
Kisses and Croissants gave me major Center Stage vibes. I loved the setting, all the descriptions of the dancing, the artwork, and the scenery. Although I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the turn of events at the end, I do appreciate how the circumstances helped Mia and her mom understand each other better. I thought the plot line about Mia’s heritage was a nice addition without overpowering the story. I loved all the adventures Mia and Louis took together and how supportive and understanding he was. I also loved the relationship between Mia and her teacher, how he pushed her to be her best and fought for her in the end. Recommend for fans of Love and Gelato.

Kisses and Croissants was such a cute read and the setting helped fill that huge travel void in my soul. The lack of travel for this past year has been really hard on me so loved Jouhanneau's descriptions of Paris as I felt like I was there. I also really liked Mia and Louis and all of the side characters in this story. Mia is mature - as any serious dancer getting into an elite program is - but she's still also so very 17 and I loved watching her balance her time at the ballet school with exploring the city and in falling in love. This was a quick read that just made me smile from start to finish. Definitely worth checking out - especially if you liked Anna and the French Kiss and miss travel as much as I do. =)

Kisses & Croissants follows Mia to Paris where she is set to begin a summer ballet program. She is excited because ballet is in her blood and Paris may be the key to unlocking her future in the cutthroat ballet world. As she rushes through the airport, she comes face to face with a rival ballerina and they realize that they are now roommates for the summer. As they are forced to work together, they begin to break down the walls between them and form a special bond.
Mia also meets a boy, Louis, while in the middle of a leotard crisis. She tries to not become distracted or let this new relationship get in the way of her achieving her ballet dreams. They spend time together trying to solve the mystery about Mia’s ballerina ancestor.

I really enjoyed following Mia’s journey. I loved how passionate she was about ballet and her dreams, but didn’t let it rule her entire life. I found Louis very sweet and loved the little romantic gestures he did throughout the book. Kisses & Croissants had me dreaming of ballet and French patisseries.

What an adorable perfect book. i thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. I loved the Mia and her single focus. It's something to admire in a seventeen year old. Of course the reason I picked this book was because of Paris as the backdrop. As I read it transformed me into those streets alongside Mia and her friends. The romance is so adorable. I loved how the author kept it purely pg and yet I was still smiling ear to ear when they interacted. I also enjoyed the side story of the frenemy turned bestie but the end of the book. I wouldn't mind a sequel of Mia and her first year working in Paris as a ballerina.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this gem!

Mia was rejected from the ABT summer program but soon got accepted into the Paris Opera Ballet's summer program. She's determined to prove herself when they announce a performance of Swan Lake at the end of the program.

Ever since she was a young girl, her grandmother has always told her that they come from a long line of elite dancers. Even though her mom opposes all the rubbish, Mia firmly believes that it was her destiny to become an elite dancer.

When she arrives in Paris, Mia has no idea what she will soon discover in this amazing city in Europe. And certainly not a cute French guy named Louis.

The descriptions of Paris were absolutely lovely. I loved reading about the different tour sights and the delicious food Mia got to eat.

I also loved the mystery in the story and how Mia had to adventure around the city to find it out. I got to see many places with her along the way and I enjoyed every part of it.

Even though Kisses and Croissants was pretty predictable, I still had tons of fun reading it. I loved seeing the growth of Mia and her friends as they navigated their six weeks of elite dance camp in Paris. Looking forward to other works by the author!

PARIS, BALLET, SUMMER ROMANCE!!!! Mia has been accepted into an intense ballet program in Paris to help her get one step closer to her dream. All she wants is to get an audition for the American Ballet Theater in New York. No one can get between her and her dream. Well except maybe her long time rival, Audrey, and an adorable dark haired French boy. Audrey and Mia are stuck rooming together while competing to be in the highest level of the program. Mia is given a rare chance to show she has what it takes to be in Audrey's level and has limited time to find the right uniform before the morning class the next day. As she rushes out to find it, she runs into the adorable Louis. He saves the day by taking her to the store and they make it just in time! Their adventures continue once she tells him about a family story passed down from generations. Mia is driven, but also knows how to enjoy her passion and have fun outside of ballet. This is an adorable summer romance that includes a bit of a family mystery and most importantly ballet!

3.5 stars. Kisses and croissants is a cute contemporary book following an American ballerina and a French boy. And the romance that blooms between them in Paris. Most characters were loveable and ending were enjoyable and quite nice. But I would’ve definitely loved to see more dancing scenes. Overall, it was an enjoyable and quick read. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House children’s for sending me this arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children’s, and Delacorte Press for the eARC of <i>Kisses and Croissants</i> by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau in exchange for an honest review. I had a wonderful time with this young adult contemporary romance. All you had to do to get me interested is tell me that this is about cute French boys, ballet, French treats, and a summer in Paris. This is the cute, romantic, easygoing, and fun escapist read that I needed after that rough week last week with the snow storm that broke the energy grids in the southern United States.

As a francophile and Parisienne (in my head), my relationship with content about the City of Lights is judged heavily before I consume it. I’m protective over this culture and I become easily exhausted by the narrative of a cishet white woman going to this place to find herself and love since we have a ton of stories about that in the romance genre. Still, I found this enjoyable because as a former ballet dancer, I had dreams of doing the exact same thing. This book is so specifically targeted towards me and I appreciate that.

Mia is a seventeen year old girl and at the age where ballerinas are in pre-professional programs as it is the time to lock down a company to start professional work. Mia not only dedicates all of her time to ballet but she believes it’s in her blood because of a family legend that an ancestor of hers was painted by the artist Degas. For those who don’t know, Degas is famous for painting the Paris Opera Ballerinas in the 19th century. Mia is a quirky, highly emotional, and romantically minded girl and I enjoy that about her. I think it’s hard not being a bit of a romantic when traveling to Paris no matter what you’re there for. Along with a home turf rival and a demanding dance teacher, she meets Louis relatively early on and is swept in a story where Mia must choose between her dream career and romance.

The story is straightforward enough, right? While Mia has some flaws like lack of technique and a less than supportive mother, I find myself wishing that the POV was from the perspective of her rival Audrey. Unlike Mia who is a bleeding heart, Audrey is the more technical ballerina who has focus and keeps her emotions in check. I kind of wish that instead of the cliché story about how people who open their heart to Paris will get everything they want, we got a story that felt more realistic to the circumstances. Mia is doing a once in a lifetime summer pre-professional program in Paris of all places. I simply didn’t believe that with all the dancers from America that is Mia’s age, Mia was one of the select few who got to go. The author spent a lot of time telling us how great Mia is instead of showing us. I felt like she didn’t take things seriously with how she spoke to instructors. I get that this is a YA romance first and foremost, so the relationship is front and center but I am a former ballet dancer and I keep up with the art form to this day. I found her lack of professionalism in this situation distracting.

Aside from other aspects of her Mia’s personality that got on my nerves, this book does a lot of things right. I loved the believable French dialogue and the descriptions of the people and culture. The French terms were explained easily for those who don’t speak French. I am someone who speaks French and I could tell that these weren’t just copy and paste from the translator.

While the book is predictable and a bit of a roller coaster in the last 30%, I think that this is a pleasant and enjoyable read for those of us who need someone cute and simple. While I wish there was more depth in some areas and less repetition, I think this was a wonderful treat. I will consider owning this because it feels like a cute romantic comedy film.