Set in a California coastal town, "The Still Point" delves into the intense world of competitive ballet, juxtaposed against the intricate web of relationships between the mothers and their dancing daughters. As French ballet prodigy Etienne Bernay arrives to direct 'The Nutcracker', his presence escalates the stakes with a life-changing scholarship to the Ballet de Paris Academie on the line. The novel follows the journey of three young dancers, Bea, Olive, and Savvy, and their mothers, Ever, Lindsay, and Josie, as they navigate the tumultuous path of auditions, rehearsals, and beyond. With a documentary crew capturing every step, the pressure intensifies, unraveling secrets and exposing the lengths to which mothers will go for their children's dreams. Greenwood's narrative eloquently peels back the layers of aspiration, artistry, and the harsh realities of pursuing perfection.