She quit dance, she quit cheer, she's stopped trying with school and Maddie has changed herself into a devoted party girl. But will rekindling a relationship with an old friend Gino fix things for her?

Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler live with an abusive stepfather. Everyday is torture. The girls want to become famous dancers, but how can they try that while they are trying to at least stay alive? And can they learn even with a dance teacher who teaches at a level way below the Ziegler girls? What will happen to the Ziegler family?

"Promise me you won't let go." Maddie's eyes filled with tears as Kenzie slowly lifted her pinkie finger. "Forever?" She smiled hoarsely, reciting the two's sisterly promise. "And always." Maddie whispered back as their pinkies locked. ••• Not all promises were meant to be kept.