CITY OF NIGHT BIRDS

Narrator Amy Landon invites listeners behind the curtain of the ballet world in this vivid and intimate novel. Celebrated ballerina Natalia Leonova returns to the St. Petersburg stage after two years in recovery from an accident. Landon's crisp voice breathes life into Natalia's inner monologues. Landon smoothly pronounces the Russian and French vocabulary of Natalia's jet-set lifestyle. Facing addiction and ghosts from her past, Natalia reflects on her childhood, years as a ballet student, friendships, and toxic relationships. For her last performance, Natalia must confront her greatest love and heartbreak. Weaving scenes from the past and present, CITY OF NIGHT BIRDS is a glamorous character study. C.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]