Burst A Novel
Burst A Novel by Mary Otis, published by Zibby Publishing on April 4, 2023, is a poignant exploration of the complexities within a mother-daughter relationship. This 278-page novel follows Viva, who has navigated her mother’s impulsive and addictive behavior throughout her life. When Viva discovers her passion for dance, she pursues it with determination, contrasting her mother’s struggles with addiction and artistic failure.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family life and the performing arts, as Viva’s journey unfolds alongside her mother’s challenges. The story captures the tension between ambition and the shadows of the past, especially when tragedy strikes and forces Viva to confront her choices. With lyrical writing that mirrors the grace of dance, Burst offers a deep examination of love, loss, and the quest for personal identity.
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“Viva has always found ways to manage her mother’s impulsive, eccentric, and addictive personality. She’s had to–for her entire life, it has always been Viva and Charlotte against the world. After accidentally discovering an innate ability for dance, Viva chases her new passion with the same fervor with which her mother chases the bottle. Over the years, Viva’s talent becomes a ticket to a life of her own, and as she moves further away from home to pursue her dream, Charlotte struggles to make peace with her own past as a failed artist and the effects of her addiction. When tragedy strikes, Viva begins a downward spiral and must decide whether she will repeat her mother’s mistakes or finally take control of her life. Told from interwoven perspectives with lyrical writing as deft as a choreographed dance, Burst excavates a mother-daughter relationship to reveal its gorgeous beating heart”–
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