Dancing in the Arms of Orion

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Summary: . I would definitely recommend "Dancing in the Arms of Orion
Review: "Dancing in the Arms of Orion" by Stephen R. Moore Review by Mountman/Joe Wright
Stephen R. Moore's debut novel, "Dancing in the Arms of Orion", is the story of Daniel Peterson's trials and tribulations of coming out in his senior year of high school. Not only does Daniel have to deal with coming out, he has to do it in a new environment. You see, Daniel and his family have moved to a new town between his junior and senior year. First he meets Cristal, who lives in the same cul-de-sac in the subdivision, Whaler's Cove. Cristal is an out going senior who makes friends as easy as some people make their beds. Cristal introduces Daniel to all her gang of friends. Including Phillip, another senior that works at the recreational center, as a lifeguard. Daniel first sees Phillip, on his tour of the Rec center. Right away, when Daniel sees Phillip, he is enthralled. But, when Cristal introduces them, Phillip seems to be a real twit. You see Phillip and Cristal used to date and Daniel is blind to the facts. When Phillip tells Daniel that he broke up with Cristal because he couldn't love her the way that she deserves to be loved, Daniel doesn't get the hint.
"Dancing in the Arms of Orion" is not just a coming out story. It's the story of a group of High school seniors and their last year of school. There's the prom, swim meets, classes, and decisions on where to go to college. All the characters are three dimensional and believable.
As with a lot of the books that I read and review, I would like to read more of the Whaler's Cove gang as they go off to college and enter adult hood. I would definitely recommend "Dancing in the Arms of Orion" to all.


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Summary: Review of "Dancing in the Arms of Orion" by Cheri
Review: Daniel Peterson is a typical teenager entering his senior year of high school in Stephen R. Moore's debut novel, "Dancing in the Arms of Orion." He has more to deal with than just deciding what he is going to do in the future-he also has to acclimate to a new school, make new friends, and come to terms with being gay. We meet him during the summer his family plans to move to Whaler's Cove in the historic Towne of Ulm.

At first, Daniel is apprehensive about the move, but his newfound friends and possible love interests quickly alleviates that feeling. Ever the optimist, Daniel makes the best of every situation and even likes his new school. He particularly likes Whaler's Cove when he spots the boy of his dreams-a lifeguard at the town pool-and discovers they are neighbors.

Daniel's senior year turns out to be chockfull of highs and lows, first times, and new experiences as Daniel comes to terms with being gay, helps friends in need, and matures into a fine young man. He forms a fast and lasting friendship with his neighbor, Cristal, and the two help each other through tough situations. They are both way more mature than their years. All of Moore's characters are noteworthy and add to the story about a group of friends who manage to make it through unscathed on their way to adulthood.

Moore writes a charming coming of age novel about a wonderful boy any mother would love to call her son. He not only gets along well with his parents and adorable younger sister Melissa, but he even cleans his own room and does his own laundry. He is a mother's dream come true. Daniel also has a terrific relationship with his father that he cherishes. He is wise enough to know he risks destroying what they have if his father cannot accept that he's gay.

I recommend "Dancing in the Arms of Orion" to impressionable teenagers because I think it deals with prevalent gay/straight teen issues realistically, honestly, and offers sound advice and solutions. Parents of teenagers would benefit from it as they deal with raising their children in today's world. Adults who enjoy reliving their youth through reading will enjoy this book too. This book offers something for everyone. Moore successfully tells Daniel's story in the first person and ends up making the reader feel that much closer to him. Daniel is a person anyone would be happy to call a friend. This entertaining story of love, family, and friendship is uplifting. This reviewer hopes it is the first of many more love stories to be written by talented author Stephen R. Moore. A terrific first effort. I give "Dancing in the Arms of Orion" five stars.


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Summary: I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!!
Review: I laughed, I cried, I was startled and surprised as I breezed through every chapter in Mr. Moore's first great novel.
When I reached the end of one chapter, I could not stop and take a break. I wanted to find out what happened to all of the characters.
I hope that there will be a continuation to this story in the near future. Mr. Moore has a bright future ahead of him as an author and I have already become a faithful fan.

Rating:
Summary: I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!!
Review: I laughed, I cried, I was startled and surprised as I breezed through every chapter in Mr. Moore's first great novel.
When I reached the end of one chapter, I could not stop and take a break. I wanted to find out what happened to all of the characters.
I hope that there will be a continuation to this story in the near future. Mr. Moore has a bright future ahead of him as an author and I have already become a faithful fan.

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Summary: Wow, great first timer!
Review: Stephen held my interest from cover to cover. I laughed, cried and related to some of the experiences. The characters got your attention and then swept you into their world.
An excellent coming of age story. I strongly recommend to anyone gay/lesbian or those that are friends or family.
Thank you Mr. Moore