Devon Knox is extraordinary. She is a gymnast at the cusp of
great things. You can practice more than anyone, with more discipline and pain
than all the other girls but more often than not there is one girl who is
better, who is the best. The Knox family revolves every minute of their lives
around the schedule, cost and future of Devon’s gymnastic career. Eric and
Katie are used to this world they have been immersed in since Devon was very
young and deemed “extraordinary.” Their little boy Drew quietly observes their
lives as a spectator and willfully submits to this lifestyle where he is barely
present. The coach, resembling none other than Bela Karolyi, has designed a
path for Devon, the star of his gym that is beyond what her parents had ever
imagined. Throw into the mix a team of neurotic, obsessed, nutty parents, an
awful lot of money and Ryan. Ryan is a beautiful young man that enters their
lives as the boyfriend of the coach’s niece Hailey. He is always helpful and
always around. The young girls and all the mothers have magical crushes. After
a tragic accident their entire world is turned upside down. Incredible author
Megan Abbott throws in more unexpected twists than one could ever imagine.
Through investigations, secret diaries and violent gossip Devon’s mom Katie does
not know who to believe. She is faced with the dilemma of protecting her
daughter, learning the truth and believing there is still a future. This
twisted novel is absolutely unputdownable. A little bit Tonya Harding scandal
and a lot of what we may see in any over the top competitive sports. I truly
wish that I read this during the Olympics (would have been so fun!) I HIGHLY
recommend this quick, exciting rollercoaster ride. WOW!!!!
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