Glitter on the cover is always a draw, but these books have substance to their stories, too. I’ve yet to meet a Tallulah story I didn’t appreciate. This one does a nice job of balancing the dual messages that it takes practice and persistence to get good at something, while simultaneously reminding readers that it’s not always important to practice and succeed — sometimes you’re allowed to just have fun. As an added bonus, the super skilled ice skater who gives Tallulah tips and reminds her that it will take time to improve, is a boy, avoiding what could have been a sexist stereotype.