The Reel Wish Mary Kubica Longlisted for the 2018 Center

Longlisted for the 2018 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize

and ultimately stabbed her to death

expanding across the continent from Alaska to New York

He may be crotchety and dramatic

The Reel Wish Mary Kubica Longlisted for the 2018 CenterAfter a panic attack prevents Florencia from performing as Clara in The Nutcracker and her best friend takes the lead, a new dance style helps her face her anxiety as well as a troubled friendship. Ballet is Florencia del Lago's entire world. After years of hard work, she is chosen as Clara in the winter production of The Nutcracker. Not only is she the youngest dancer to receive such an honor but also the first Latina. She's on track to be recruited