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Young Adult Fiction 227
Amazing YA Historical Fiction
(Updated: June 03, 2026)
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Reader reviewed by ambeen

Ten Cents a Dance begins with an exciting opening scene and continues to deliver throughout the novel.

I usually don't say much about plot because it isn't as important to me as the characters are; however, the plot was amazing in this novel. I loved it. It was just as important and intriguing as the characters.

I thought each character was well developed, even the more minor characters. I felt like I was given a glimpse into the soul of each and came away having an understanding of each character and their actions.

Another aspect of the novel I loved was the historical one. I have always loved history and reading books set in the 1940s and earlier, so it was no surprise that I enjoyed the historical setting of Ten Cents a Dance. I had never heard of taxi-dancers before and loved learning all about this particular event in history.

The only problem I had with Ten Cents a Dance was that I wanted more, which isn't really a problem at all. I was invested in every single character so I really wish I knew what happened with more of the minor characters like Stan, Angie, Manny, etc.

I absolutely loved this book. It pulled me in from the beginning and would not let go. This is definitely a book I'll be recommending every chance I get. Go buy it now, you won't regret it!
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