They're Going to Love You

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A magnetic tale of betrayal, art, and ambition unfolds in the world of professional ballet, set against the backdrop of New York City during the AIDS crisis and present-day Los Angeles. Carlisle Martin aspires to be a professional ballet dancer like her mother, Isabel, a former Balanchine ballerina. Living in Ohio, she cherishes the few weeks each year spent with her father, Robert, in his enchanting Greenwich Village apartment with his partner, James. James, brilliant yet troubled, introduces Carlisle to literature, music, and dance, igniting her passion and desire to be part of their sophisticated world, even as AIDS devastates their community. However, a passionate love affair creates a rift that leads to devastating consequences for years to come. Nineteen years later, a phone call unravels the pivotal events of Carlisle's life, prompting her to reevaluate how her younger self has shaped the woman she has become. This gripping, beautifully written novel explores the complexities of artistry in America, as well as the costs of ambition, love, and the journey toward forgiveness. With psychological precision and a masterfully revealed secret at its core, it captures the heartbreaking intensity of Carlisle's journey.