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    dancergirl

    By Carol M. Tanzman

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    Ever feel like someone's watching you? Me, too. But lately it's been happening in my room. When I'm alone.

    A friend posted a video of me dancing online, and now I'm no longer Alicia Ruffino. I'm dancergirl. And suddenly it's like me against the worldeveryone's got opinions.

    My admirers want more, the haters hate, my best friend Jacyeven he's acting weird. And some stalker isn't content to just watch anymore.

    Ali. Dancergirl. Whatever you know me as, however you've seen me online, I've trained my whole life to be the best dancer I can be. But if someone watching has their way, I could lose way more than just my love of dancing. I could lose my life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin
    Release dateDec 1, 2011
    ISBN9781459281653
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    Carol M. Tanzman

    Carol M. Tanzman is an award-winning theatre director and nationally recognized arts educator. Her first YA novel, The Shadow Place, was a YALSA's Quick Pick, an NCTE ALAN Best Book, and was listed in the CA Collection for Middle & Senior High Schools. In addition to her Harlequin Teen books dancergirl and Circle of Silence, she is a contributing poet to the Dare to Dream…Change the World anthology.

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    • 5/5
      Really loved the ending! Fantastic book! Kept me guessing all throughout. It plays with a fear I'm sure most of us share, stalkers and unknown supervision.
    • 5/5
      I really love your story, it deserves a lot of audience. If you have some great stories like this one, you can publish it on Novel Star, just submit your story to hardy@novelstar.top or joye@novelstar.top
    • 4/5
      good
    • 4/5
      Rating: 3.5 starsAli is a normal teenager with a bright future in dancing. She loses control of her life when an innocent youtube video attracts a stalker. The eerie thought of having a stranger watch you drew me in, especially in this day and age. A lot of people treat the internet like their own personal diary, not really realizing that all what you publish is public and will be on the internet FOREVER. So when a friend of Ali's decides to upload a youtube series focused around Ali and 'shyguy,' Ali doesn't see the harm,and which kid would? To be honest, I didn't really get the whole 'creepy' feel from this book that I was expecting. The story moved a little too slowly for my liking, mostly because Tanzman had to make room for the Ali and Jacy's angsty love story. I really liked the plot twist because the great reveal wasn't anyone that I was expecting, and when you reflected it made sense for this person to be the culprit. That's the part I always love about mysteries, when you can reflect on all the small clues that you missed. The strongest element of this novel was the characters. They were real teenagers, not cookie cutter images of American society. Troubled kids, kids from single-parent households, kids from all different nationalities and even some homosexual characters. THIS was an accurate representation of the average American high schooler. They even did taboo high schooler things like getting high. The story was well written, so I have no complaints here. Carol Tanzman really tapped into the average teenager's head which made this book seem so much more real. I think this is an interesting read for any rainy day. I wished there was more action, but I loved the characters and their struggling to make sense of the obstacles thrown their way.
    • 3/5
      This book has such a creepy element to it. Alicia is being watched by a stalker after videos of her dancing are posted online. Everyone knows she is ‘dancergirl’ and she ends up with more attention than she could ever have bargained for. So when videos of her continue appearing online… videos she never knew were being taken, of her in her room dancing, Alicia knows that things have escalated.What unfolds is a little bit of a who-dun-it style mystery where Ali and her friends have to try and narrow down who the stalker is one by one.Whilst I think this story is aimed at teens aged 13 – 17 (and I’m much older!) I really thought the story had a strong moral behind it about the dangers of the internet – that we’re not all as anonymous as we think we are, and a fable for teens to be careful.Highly entertaining, and I didn’t guess until close to the end who was responsible so that was refreshing also!!
    • 5/5
      I was a wee bit surprised when this thrilling new novel by Carol M. Tanzman didn't get an Edgar nod. This is the sort of book that defines the rush of reading mysteries -- the page-turning have-to-know-what's-next, the multiple suspects and the twists and turns as different characters are eliminated from suspicion, the wonderfully compelling main character. And, most chilling of all, the fact that this story could happen to you or to someone you know.In DANCERGIRL, high school dancer Alicia earns her classes at the local studio by working there as a receptionist. She lives with her mom, who works night shifts as a nurse, and goes to regular classes with her best friend, Jacy, who lives down stairs, and their motley crew of pals. But when one of these pals posts a video of Alicia dancing online, she quickly becomes an online celebrity. No longer Alicia, but dancergirl, who is pursued by the fictional shyboy, a character made up by her videographer friend. As more and more videos go up, Alicia is gaining notoriety. But it's not feeling so good. Things are changing between her and Jacy, who has become beyond distant since he started at a new private high school. And there's lots of jealousy in the studio, with rumors flying about Alicia and her online videos. And then, the unimaginable happens. An innocent video project turns ugly when a video goes up that Alicia didn't pose for. It's a video of her dancing in her room. Someone has been watching her.Carol M. Tanzman hits the nail on the head with Alicia's genuine voice, with the perfect timing and suspense, and with a mystery surrounding a truly creepy -- and truly relevant -- issue. And while it does have it's sweet, fun moments, DANCERGIRL is at its heart a thriller, and one that I highly recommend reading. Just, do yourself a favor, and don't read it alone in the dark like I did.
    • 4/5
      Reviewed by ValerieReview copy provided by Deb Shapiro and CompanyI was intrigued by the premise for this book. Cameras. They’re everywhere now, all the time, and so tiny you can hardly see them. Videos. What happens when a video goes viral – and you’re in it? This is what happens to Alicia and her world. Alicia has all sorts of problems once the video of her dancing goes viral. She knew her friend was taping her and was going to upload it but she thought the recognition might help her get into a prestigious dance school – what could it hurt? Her friends don’t know how to act towards her now, strangers recognize her, people say and post hateful things. She feels like she’s always being watched – all the time. Her best friend, Jacy, is acting weird which hurts Alicia most of all since she has feelings for him. I liked Jacy – he was a very sweet romantic interest. As the book’s momentum takes off, Alicia has to figure out who watched her video and is still watching her – stalking her. At this point, I felt like I was there with her and had goosebumps and felt those little hairs on the back of my neck stand up. To what lengths would the stalker go with his obsession? Would Alicia ever be able to dance again after this video fiasco? A very realistic story relevant to today’s trends with likable characters. Quote: "The sick feeling that someone's staring at me. Only I'm not on the subway. Or the bus. Or even a park bench. I'm in my bedroom. Alone." Prologue
    • 2/5
      For me, dancergirl was one of those books where I didn't really enjoy it, but I just had to keep reading because I felt like I needed to know what was going to happen.Ali was so paranoid during this book that it was almost funny. Of course, halfway through the book, she definitely had a reason to be paranoid, but even when she was on a date with Luke, I just wanted to smack her and then laugh. It was a bit ridiculous.There were also lots of parts I found myself extremely bored during. I just wanted to either skim or stop reading. And the worst part was that there would be a really good part, something very interesting, and my hopes would go up, but then a few pages later it was boring again.One thing I wish we'd seen more of is the best friend relationship between Jacy and Ali. Their relationship didn't really feel like a best friend one to me. Not even a romantic one. The only best friend-type moment they had was when a little Batman incident. I loved how Jacy basically saved the day, but that doesn't mean they're best friends, it just means Jacy's a good guy.I will admit that I never saw the identity of the stalker coming. There were plenty of suspects, there could have been even more, but I never would have guessed it was who it really was. Tanzman did a good job at keeping us guessing, and dancergirl was fairly suspenseful.Even though I'm not a dancer and therefore didn't understand some of the dance terms in this book, my favorite parts were actually when Ali was dancing. Tanzman did an amazing job at capturing Ali's emotions during these parts.Overall: dancergirl just didn't hold my interest. The characters fell a bit flat for me, and I feel like it all moved too slowly. While the identity of the stalker was definitely a surprise, it was honestly the only thing I liked about this book, other than the dance scenes. 2 stars.
    • 4/5
      I love the idea of this book. A stalker right under your nose watching your every move. Literally. As I began this book, I felt deeply connected with the characters as well as the plot. To know that someone is watching you out there is a really freaking thought. Ms. Tanzman takes the reader everywhere with her in her writing.I loved the characters in the book. They started off with a fun video quickly spiraled into a nightmare. I like how not only the reader, but the characters became suddenly aware that this video is no joke. When other private videos began showing up on the internet really made my hair rise. The reader feels the stressful emotions of others not taking it as seriously as they should. One thing I learned is the trust your gut when something like this happens.The plot of this book really grabs the reader because it is something that happen everyday in world. People don't realize the amount of information they put up on the web and how easily it is for others to see it and know who/where you are. There are some real sickos out there. Ms. Tanzman connects her readers with the strong emotions she puts in her writing. I adore that I am able to feel the need to look over my shoulder while reading this. (Just wanted to make sure no one is secretly watching me LOL)I would have loved to see the love interest a bit more in the book. I do however, enjoyed that they learned and trusted each other during some really tough moments. I can only hope in the next book the love interest will really play out more.If you want to read about the easy possibility of someone coming out to stalk you read this book. It will make you think twice on what you publish on the world wide web. It will give you hair rising moments and fear rushing through your heart when you get that feeling that you are not alone.
    • 4/5
      When I requested “dancergirl” from NetGalley, I wasn’t entirely sure of what to expect. While it sounded intriguing, I certainly was not expecting it to enjoy it as much as I did. The story is about Alicia Ruffino, a young girl studying dance. She lives for it. Until she becomes dancergirl and she unexpectedly finds herself being watched by a stranger. The story does start off rather slow, but once the first video goes viral, you will find yourself consumed by Ali’s story.While out with friends, Ali finds herself lost in the music – and the focus of her friend’s video camera. Charlie later uploads the video online, and overnight, Ali transforms into dancergirl. The video managed to go viral and Charlie talks Ali into recording a few more. But when a video finds its way online of Ali dancing around in her room – in her underwear – things begin to unravel, and she’s suddenly desperate to break free of dancergirl.Tanzman created realistic, likable characters. Each and every one of them had their flaws, including Ali, but that’s what made them real. The way that Ali reacts after finding out about the stalker – the fear, the anger, the distrust – it felt real. You feel it as you read along. Same with the secondary characters. They weren’t just thrown in for the sake of dialogue. They all had stories, each just as important as Ali’s (especially Jacy and Charlie). I really enjoyed that about “dancergirl”.“dancergirl” kept me on the edge of my seat. I had my guesses on who was responsible – most of which were wrong. And I absolutely loved that. While “dancergirl” is the beginning of a series, it’s tied up rather nicely in the end (which is why I’m eager to see where this series goes from here). I’d highly recommend this one.
    • 3/5
      The premise of dancergirl by Carol M. Tanzman is what most attracted me to read the novel. There really aren't many things more intense than a stalker situation. On top of that, this book focuses on dance and I love a good book about performing arts. (Granted, I love a good book about basically anything.)dancergirl had exactly what I expected and more. Not only was there a creepy stalker situation and a lot of dance, but there were also fully realized relationships. Every relationship from the boy best friend to the single mother seemed authentic. I also liked that the other characters had their own goals, problems, and frustrations that occurred simultaneously with--and sometimes impacting--Ali. That always gives a story a fuller feel and makes it more realistic for me.Throughout the story, Ali is trying to figure out the identity of the mysterious stalker. Fingers are pointed at friends, strangers, and everyone in between. I enjoyed trying to figure it out for myself, often wondering if it was a character we'd met or one who would be new to us when revealed. No spoilers here, so you'll have to figure it out for yourself. Another thing I liked about dancergirl is that it is a complete story. With so many series out today, it's nice to read a standalone. That is...until I realized it's actually the start of a series.Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with it being a series. I'm just a bit confused about how it's going to work. For me, the main plot of dancergirl is the stalker situation. After having it wrapped up, I don't see what a book two could be about that would still keep it having the same feel as the first. Sure, I imagine Ali's story as a dancer continues, but without the stalker aspect, it would feel like a different book to me. I guess I'll have to wait and see. dancergirl is a highly enjoyable contemporary book. I'd recommend it even if contemporary isn't usually your thing. Final thoughts: Borrow or buy.
    • 4/5
      dancergirl is a chilling story: because of the plot and the realness of the story. Today, the Internet is such a big part of our lives, and many people don’t think twice about posting videos of themselves online. Ali thrives on stardom and protests little before allowing Charlie to shoot more videos of her (after posting an initial one without her permission) to post on Zube, an online video site in the book. There is enough dancing in the book that it ties the story together, but there isn’t so much technicality that readers will be daunted by it. In fact, readers will be able to relate to Ali whether or not they have ever danced in their lives. Tanzman makes it clear that dancing frees Ali and empowers her. When dancergirl videos start going viral, that is when Ali’s strength and determination will be tested. Nobody thinks that it will happen to them. It isn’t until she recognizes the signs that she realizes that the dancergirl videos have brought her a stalker. Then Ali begins suspecting everyone, including her closest friends. Tanzman brings Ali’s emotions and fear to life--our greatest fears of going viral--in dancergirl, surprising me over and over again when various characters’ motivations were revealed. I admire Ali’s strength and that of the friends that rise to her defense. Going up against a stalker is no easy feat, especially when you begin suspecting those close to you. While I did end up guessing the stalker before the end of the novel, I honestly didn’t know for sure until the very end. Tanzman is a talented author, and I will be looking forward to the second book in the WiHi series. dancergirl ended so well that I honestly have no idea what to expect!