Lost Lake House

Every word counts in this delightful novella. We are brought fully into the world of Dorothy and her friends as she decides to enjoy herself in a bit of “innocent fun.” Her stern father has forbidden parties that have dancing, but Dorothy is slightly crazy about dancing, and is willing to join the secretive and exclusive Lost Lake House dancing club and sneak out of the house after dark in order to go there with her friends. After all, what her father doesn't know can't hurt him, right?

I loved feeling the emotion as Dorothy is pulled more and more into a life she didn't look for. You can almost hear the music and feel the night air from the descriptions, and you might try to reach out and tell her exactly where her “harmless” path is taking her. Then there's the additional drama of getting glimpses into the life behind the scenes and the young man who's trapped in a job he needs too badly.

Two favorite things: How fast her shoes wear out—and the ending!