Camp Rock for the adult gays & I am soooo sat! What an absolute delightful rom-com. I found all the chracters to be incredibly relatable, even the antagonist.

I relate to the MC so much because I’ve definitely been in a situation before where I’ve dated the asshole, even knowing they were bad news for, just thought it was right.

This is a vibrant rom-com filled with laughter, emotion, & RAINBOWS!

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, & the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my review.

This book is the perfect summer read! The pacing was spot-on and never dragging, yet never rushed. I was completely pulled into the story, and the character development was so well done. Watching the growth unfold throughout the book made the journey even more satisfying. I will definitely be looking at exploring more books by this author.

I want to thank NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review

Thank you St Martin Griffin for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review

yesssss I loved this book!! The characters were messy, hilarious and iconic. There was so much drama, tea and I loved the dancing aspect. Plus loved the LGBQT representation. Highly recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC.


This book was stinking adorable. I adored Archer, loved Aileen/ Eileen (remember, audio not physical book), and alllllll the references to a certain movie of a very similar title. I’m going to see if I can stop smiling so big now…

This was.....fine. I honestly thought the characters were all early 20s. There was just much messy drama for no reason. And I honestly could've done without the Caleb aspect. He sucked and didn't have to be a "love interest". The transitions between scenes was also not very good. And I would've liked to be in Mateo's head for a little bit of the book.

Flirty Dancing is a cute queer romance that’ll bring a smile to your face and remind you how amazing love is. I enjoyed following along as our main character focused on pursuing his career on Broadway despite starting out later in life than most dancers would. The found family amongst the cast and the developing romance were so cute in this story!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley for an E-ARC copy of this book.

Dance theatre in the summer is so much fun. The characters in the book were dramatic and sometimes hilarious. Messy relationships, a show and dancers living together for the summer make for a great story, drama and romance. A fun, light read that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you NetGalley for providing the ARC.

I love Dirty Dancing, and loved the premise and set up of this book.

However, the love triangle drama went on for too long. Most of this book was about Archer and Caleb, and I was left feeling unsatisfied by the Mateo romance plot line. There simply wasn't enough time given to the two of them.

I love a good found family but most of these characters were over the top dramatic or annoying, which, I get that some people like - it was very much a reality TV feels that is just Not For Me.

This was my first read from Jennifer Moffatt and while I loved the M/M enemies to lovers take on Dirty Dancing, the slow burn in this one was a tad too slow for me. I wish we had gotten more of the romance between Archer and Mateo and not quite as much build up and other relationships.

Thank you to Jennifer Moffatt, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Growing up, I was a huge fan of Dirty Dancing, so when I saw this title available, I couldn't resist! I’m really glad I picked it up—this novel delivers all the feel-good, LGBTQIA+ Broadway-inspired charm I didn’t realize I was craving. It’s a sweet romance with big summer-read energy: light, heartfelt, and full of cozy, lovey-dovey moments that are perfect for enjoying in the sunshine.

That said, I didn’t fully connect with the dance-centric aspects of the story, which made it a bit harder for me to stay fully immersed at times. While I appreciated the passion behind the performance scenes, I found myself more drawn to the quieter emotional beats and relationship development.

Overall, this was a warm and affirming story that celebrates identity, love, and self-expression. While it didn’t become a favorite for me, I can absolutely see it resonating deeply with readers who connect with its theatrical heart and vibrant setting. A solid, joyful read with a lot of heart. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a lighthearted, quick summer read that I thoroughly enjoyed. The pacing towards the end was a little too hurried for my tastes, but it more than did its job as a fun read for the beach or summer travel.

This book had a lot of potential. I would have loved to see Archer arrive at the retreat and be welcomed into a group that was close and supportive. Instead it felt like a group of high schoolers complete with all the teenage drama and raging hormones you'd expect in a YA novel. Most of the characters were incredibly immature, and some were downright cruel. Mateo was the only one I liked, and I spent the entire book thinking he'd deserved so much better than the group of performers he was there with. The writing had no personality, and there were times it felt like Jennifer asked AI to write parts of the book. I read this for book club and our entire group agreed that it wasn't an enjoyable read.

I have never seen the movie Dirty Dancing. So I didn’t get all the references in this retelling. Even so, it was an enjoyable read about Archer, who at 27 is trying to break into the Broadway dance scene. The only job he can find is at a resort in the Catskills where he arrives to find his childhood hero Mateo Dixon, now a disgraced Broadway star, headlining the show.

This was a fast read with lots of drama. The dance troupe fights and makes up and makes out with each other all summer. Archer finds himself drawn to fun loving party boy Caleb, especially since Mateo is broody and smoldering but doesn’t seem interested. But at some point, Archer will have to choose between the two.

The behind-the-scenes look into putting on a dance show was a lot of fun and the characters were lovable. The spice is closed door but the chemistry was good. I thought this was an enjoyable read.

Thank you to @Netgalley and @stmartinspress for the chance to review this ARC.

This was a fun set up and book and I wanted the two leads to get together but the resolution was too fast and not satisfactory given all the conflict they spelled out!

I love all of the nods to Dirty Dancing as well as the premise of this book! Archer’s “old” for dancing standards and still trying to find his place. Mateo is fairly well-known with a developed career. They end up working at the same resort as members of the same show.

Camp drama, messy hookups, theatre kid vibes, and a fun summer setting.

I am kind of hoping this book is adapted into a movie because I love watching couples dancing and I think I’d enjoy watching Archer and Mateo dance together.

This book had a fun start. I loved Archer’s relationship with Lynne and also found his relationship with his parents relatable. His struggle was heartbreaking but also somewhat inspiring because he didn’t give up even after so many rejections. I enjoyed how he was excited and motivated to do his best at Shady Queens. The dances were described as quite spicy and with somewhat vivid descriptions, highlighting the chemistry and talent our characters held.

However, the relationships were all so messy and unclear. Caleb was a character I disliked since his introduction and I never understood how he started in a relationship with someone only to end up with someone else. I also disliked how his actions were brushed off with a simple apology and repentance period because he hurt both Archer and Mateo.

Archer’s actions were also quite confusing to me because he definitely had experience dating but somehow couldn’t tell Caleb was a bad influence. Like, I’m not sure if waking up naked after being blackout drunk was something that should have been easily forgotten. Or maybe I’m weird because I found the level of partying, drinking and nakedness to be a lot more than would be usual.

Mateo and Archer’s relationship was intense. Honestly, Mateo’s behavior was sometimes rude and uncalled for but it turns out he was just jealous and conflicted about acting on his feelings. I felt like there were not a lot of moments with them together, which is why their relationship felt rushed and unsatisfactory. Although, they were cute together, especially when they were trying unsuccessfully to hide their relationship status.

That said, the ending felt rushed. I was left with quite a bit of questions and doubts on what happened in some scenes such as, what really happened between Caleb and Ben during their hike. The epilogue was cute and I liked how we got a glimpse into the future to see the characters happy.

Overall this was a quick and okay read. The writing was surprisingly good but I felt like the execution faltered a bit. It was a good concept because it does highlight the complexities of relationships and emotions. However the resolutions are quick and simple making them ultimately lose value. That said, this would probably make a good movie or show and I’d be interested to watch it.

As someone who has watched every dance romance movie ever made MULTIPLE times, this book was an absolute delight. I got all the kicking-my-feet, squealing-into-my-fists excitement I crave out of dance romances. Perfect for readers who love dance, but also accessible for those who may be dipping a toe into the world of dance for the first time. Made me want to pack up my bags and head for the Catskills. Love the full cast and all the drama/excitement that comes along with them!

Did I like this book? Yes.
Was there Romance in this book? Yes.
Is it a romance? No.

This book was pitched as a gay Dirty Dancing, & unfortunately it was not that. There were a few references to the movie & it takes place in a similar location but that’s where the similarities end.

This book would have made more sense as a coming of age YA about someone fresh out of high school rather than someone almost 30. So many of his choices didn’t make sense for someone his age.

Sparks fly in this summer romp for fans of Casey McQuiston when dancers at a Catskills resort try to pull off the perfect show, and find happiness and a place where they belong on the way.

This is a drama-filled, messy romance with a flirty summer camp vibe—though the setting is a queer-friendly adult resort, and the main character is in his late twenties. The premise had a lot of promise, and I was genuinely excited going into it.
However, I found that many of the characters acted more immaturely than expected for their age, which made it harder to connect with the story at times. That said, the book still offers a fun and chaotic energy that some readers may enjoy, especially if you’re in the mood for a light, drama-filled romance.