Everywhere You Want to Be
- Fiction
- Publisher: Blink (HarperCollins Focus)
- Published: 2018
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Publisher's Description
Tilly has been given an ultimatum from her mother— she can attend the summer dance program of her dreams in NYC if she puts her deposit in for fall admission to Georgetown but Matilda Castillo schemes how to get the best of both worlds. With her deposit in, and a deferment until next year, Tilly sets out to pursue her dream of professional dancing. But in the cutthroat world of dance, she may have made a few enemies. 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. A modern take inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, Everywhere You Want to Be features: A strong, charismatic female lead; soft boy love interest; mean girl antagonist A clean and wholesome romance, and passionate career choice Tie-in with Christina June’s It Started With Goodbye, and No Place Like Here Perfect for fans of Elise Bryant, Morgan Matson, and Sarah Dessen
Endorsements (10)
“Readers will be captivated by this real-life fairy tale, the world of competitive dance, and New York-style pizza.”
“Christina June weaves a sweet tale of second chances, new beginnings, and finding your 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.”
“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.”
“Everywhere You Want to Be is a charming story of second chances, 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.”
“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!”
“Bold, empowering, and all-around fun. A perfect summer story.”
“You won’t be able to put this book down. This heartfelt read totally sucked me in.”
“Honest, fun, and entirely compelling, this is a story about how being in the wrong place at the wrong time can lead to a whole lot of right. Tatum is a character you’ll relate to, cheer for, and want to befriend.”
“Christina June’s contemporary retelling of Cinderella is a delightful debut that addresses family, friendship, trust, and going for what you really want. A lovely story that’s full of heart.”
“[A] fun, contemporary take on the Cinderella tale that explores what it takes to be yourself while finding your place in life, love, and your family. Tatum’s story will strike a chord for anyone who’s felt like they were misunderstood.”
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