The Reel Wish cover art

The Reel Wish

Preview

Get 30 days of Standard free

£5.99/mo after trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for £0.00
More purchase options

The Reel Wish

By: Yamile Saied Méndez
Narrated by: Maria Liatis
Try for £0.00

£5.99 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for £13.46

Buy Now for £13.46

Summary

After 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 by the best ballet companies.

Unfortunately, she suffers a panic attack on opening night—on stage, in front of everyone. And then Selena, Florencia’s best friend, steps right into the role to replace her. Just like that, Florencia’s whole world falls apart—the ballet studio expels her, and her best friend turns on her, tormenting her on social media and in real life.

But even though the one thing she was driven toward has come to an end, therapy and family support help Florencia open up to new experiences. She notices people at school she’s never paid attention to before, and she even stumbles upon an Irish dance school and decides to give it a try. Can a new passion for Irish dance help Florencia find the joy of performing on the stage that she lost that fateful winter night?

©2025 Yamile Saied Méndez (P)2025 Recorded Books
Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Music & Performing Arts
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
No reviews yet