Dance Recover Repeat
by Alasdair Duncan

    DANCE RECOVER REPEAT by Alasdair Duncan
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  4/19/05
    Publisher:  MTV Books
    Reviewed by:  hoopsielv
    Rating:  4 Stars


    Calvin is a sixteen-year-old whose life revolves around video games, drugs, and clubs.  He’s had sexual relationships
    with more than a few guys yet has never been in love.  He meets Jeremy online and is introduced into the world of
    gay porn.  He sees Anthony’s video and becomes obsessed with him.  He’s got to actually meet him in person.

    They see each other on the dance floor and things progress that night.

    Calvin sees Anthony as a blank canvas and it bothers him.  Is there more to him than just sex?  He tells Calvin that
    he’s not really there while his photos and videos are taken.  He says,  “Take yourself out of the equation.”  This
    seems very complicated to Calvin and he searches to find the meaning of those words.

    This novel was an intriguing look into the life of a gay teenager.  Calvin seemed like he constantly wanted more than
    what he was getting, yet wasn’t sure how to find it.  Readers should be aware that this book does contain sexually
    graphic passages.