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Title details for How to Dance by Jason B. Dutton - Available

How to Dance

by Jason B. Dutton
David Bendena
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Nick Freeman works hard as the star of the weekly karaoke night at his bar, hoping his singing talent, quick wit, and winning smile will distract from his cerebral palsy. But one night at the bar, watching a professional dancer light up the dance floor with her boyfriend, he realizes that entertaining strangers will never give him a fraction of the joy he sees in this woman's eyes. When Hayley Burke notices Nick's reaction to her dancing, she urges him to acknowledge his passion and try a few moves himself—only to be mortified when she realizes Nick can only walk with the aid of a metal walker. As Nick and Hayley fumble through misunderstanding into friendship, Hayley begins to enjoy Nick's company more than that of her self-centered boyfriend. Nick tries to fight his attraction to Hayley, believing she deserves a dance partner who can move like her boyfriend does—but as Hayley and Nick continue to find their rhythm together, she shows him that "dancing" is about so much more than moving your feet. In this fresh-voiced and utterly charming debut novel, Jason B. Dutton takes listeners on a swoon-filled journey as two lost souls learn that neither physical disability nor emotional scars disqualify us from finding beauty, validation, and love amidst the chaos of being human.

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  • Release date

    February 6, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666654769
      • File size: 292513 KB
      • Duration: 10:09:24

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      May 31, 2024

      Karaoke superstar Nick Freeman dazzles the audience every Friday at his favorite bar. Outwardly, he exudes confidence. Internally, he's guarded about reactions to his cerebral palsy, especially from prospective lovers. One night, he sees Hayley Burke gracefully dancing with her boyfriend. Hayley, a professional dancer, meets Nick and asks him to dance, but she gets embarrassed when she realizes he uses a walker. Nick drops his facade and speaks coldly to her before leaving, assuming that would be the last interaction. However, the following Friday, they meet again, this time with Hayley as the newest bar employee. Eventually, they strike up a friendship that grows into something more. David Bendena adequately narrates Dutton's intriguing debut, which is told from both characters' perspectives. As Nick, Bendena smoothly displays his snark and annoyance at strangers' microaggressions while amping up the charm during performances. However, Bendena's range seems limited, as all the women characters sound similar. Meanwhile, Hayley, who stays with her initial boyfriend for half the story, isn't well developed. VERDICT While listeners learn much about Nick, little is said about Hayley beyond her love of dance. Regardless, the overall story is pleasant enough that fans of grumpy-sunshine couplings will enjoy.--Anjelica Rufus-Barnes

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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