A review by kellyhager
When the Stars Go Blue by Barbara Caridad Ferrer

4.0

Soledad Reyes is a dancer. She mostly does ballet, but she’s also a fan of Latin dancing. After high school, she wants to work at a dance studio, save money and then go to New York and audition for dance companies there. That plan’s derailed when she meets Jonathan, who encourages her to audition for the role of Carmen for a drum and bugle corps. The corps will be traveling all summer, and it’ll be the opportunity of a lifetime. It’s not what she’s used to, but after seeing the corps perform, Soledad agrees. (I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that there’s something going on between Soledad and Jonathan, either.)

This is such an interesting, unexpected book. When I started, I was pretty sure that I knew exactly what would happen, but I was completely caught off guard.

There are so many things I want to say about this book, but I can’t because they’re all spoilers. The best I can do, really, is say that I love Soledad. She’s smart and talented and, even when she’s in love, she’s still focused and committed to her dream. If I had a teenage daughter, I’d want her to read this book.

So please read this book so I can discuss it with you. :)