Orca Limelights books in order

The Orca Limelights series features short novels about teens pursuing their passions in the performing arts, from dance and music to theater and film.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Totally Unrelated 2013 Natasha Deen Buy
2 Attitude 2013 Natasha Deen Buy
3 Cut the Lights 2013 Natasha Deen Buy
4 Hot New Thing 2014 Natasha Deen Buy
5 Big Time 2014 Natasha Deen Buy
6 Warm Up 2014 Natasha Deen Buy
7 Forcing the Ace 2014 Natasha Deen Buy
8 Off Pointe 2014 Natasha Deen Buy
9 Honeycomb 2014 Natasha Deen Buy
10 Rock the Boat 2015 Natasha Deen Buy
11 The Frail Days 2015 Natasha Deen Buy
12 Shimmy 2015 Natasha Deen Buy
13 Raising the Stakes 2015 Natasha Deen Buy
14 At Ease 2015 Natasha Deen Buy
15 Stepping Out 2016 Natasha Deen Buy
16 Breaking Big 2016 Natasha Deen Buy
17 Upstaged 2016 Natasha Deen Buy
18 Across the Floor 2016 Natasha Deen Buy
19 High Note 2016 Natasha Deen Buy
20 Pop Quiz 2017 Natasha Deen Buy
21 Getting the Brush Off 2017 Natasha Deen Buy
22 Casting Lily 2018 Natasha Deen Buy
23 Slip Jig Summer 2018 Natasha Deen Buy
24 Raw Talent 2018 Natasha Deen Buy

Orca Limelights is a series of short young adult novels centered on the performing arts. Each standalone book follows a teen protagonist navigating the pressures and excitement of dance, music, theater, or film alongside the usual challenges of adolescence.

Published by Orca Book Publishers, the series shares the same accessible, hi-lo format as Orca Soundings but with a specific focus on creative pursuits. Titles like Off Pointe, Breaking Big, and High Note give readers behind-the-scenes looks at various performance disciplines.

With 24 titles from a range of authors, the series covers everything from ballet and hip-hop to stand-up comedy and filmmaking. The books appeal to teens who are passionate about the arts as well as general readers who enjoy stories about dedication, competition, and self-expression.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Orca Limelights series?

There are 24 books in the Orca Limelights series, published between 2013 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Orca Limelights series?

The first book in the Orca Limelights series is Totally Unrelated, published in 2013.

What makes the Orca Limelights series different from Orca Soundings?

While both are short, accessible YA novels from Orca Book Publishers, Limelights focuses on the performing arts. Each book features a teen protagonist involved in dance, music, theater, or film, dealing with both artistic challenges and personal drama. Soundings covers a broader range of contemporary teen issues.

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