andrearbooks's review
3.0
Darren has grown up with the music of Decklee Cassel and shares a love of that music with her mother. When a contest to discover a lost song with a big cash prize comes up, Darren wants in. She heads out to follow the clues on a road trip with a coworker. Along the way, the true story of Decklee is shared as clues and important moments are shared. Darren also learns a lot about herself as she goes. This was a unique story, and I loved the overlay of past and present, as well as the connections between Decklee and Darren that came up in a variety of ways. Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this April 2024 release!
cosmossol's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an earky copy of this book.
This is one of my most anticipated reads of 2024, I'm so glad i got to read it early it did not only reacg expectations but surpass them. I'm a sucker for celebrity/musician novels and this was just so good.
Every time you hear that song is about Darren who wants to leave her town behind, it's Decklee Cassel and about listening, about loving music and healing .
Jenna Voris writes a really compelling story with a witty and quick style, I absolutely adored this book, it made me swoon and laugh and just feel seen, i felt so connected to the characters and I was hooked by the first line and never let go till the last line.
This is one of my most anticipated reads of 2024, I'm so glad i got to read it early it did not only reacg expectations but surpass them. I'm a sucker for celebrity/musician novels and this was just so good.
Every time you hear that song is about Darren who wants to leave her town behind, it's Decklee Cassel and about listening, about loving music and healing .
Jenna Voris writes a really compelling story with a witty and quick style, I absolutely adored this book, it made me swoon and laugh and just feel seen, i felt so connected to the characters and I was hooked by the first line and never let go till the last line.
iolexx's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
April 2024 can’t come soon enough! Now I want everyone else to read it, because this book was just incredible and is totally worth the wait!
It has everything I love: country music, a road trip and a secret sapphic love story!!
The premises were already some of my favorites, but the characters and the vibes really did it for me!
Told in dual pov, between past and present, we follow Darren and Decklee in their stories about love, self-discovery and the healing power of music.
It feels like a warm hug to all the people who have conflicting feelings towards their hometowns. This book really gets it.
I felt seen on so many levels.
I didn’t expect to love it this much, but now I’d just want to cuddle up inside of it and stay a little longer.
thank you to netgalley for the e-arc!
It has everything I love: country music, a road trip and a secret sapphic love story!!
The premises were already some of my favorites, but the characters and the vibes really did it for me!
Told in dual pov, between past and present, we follow Darren and Decklee in their stories about love, self-discovery and the healing power of music.
It feels like a warm hug to all the people who have conflicting feelings towards their hometowns. This book really gets it.
I felt seen on so many levels.
I didn’t expect to love it this much, but now I’d just want to cuddle up inside of it and stay a little longer.
thank you to netgalley for the e-arc!
nellihelene's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alaskaslibrary's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
my small-town-big-dreams heart is weeping fr
bookselm's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Jenna Voris has crafted a timeless coming of age - with dual povs and interconnected timelines, small towns and big dreams, and queer love, EVERY TIME YOU HEAR THAT SONG will pull on the heartstrings of anyone who has struggled to come to terms with their identities or felt like their roots were holding them back from growing. The race to unravel the last mystery of a famed musician gives readers a cross country roadtrip, a look into the ways fandom unites us all, and how no one is as perfect as the public perceives them to be. This is truly a must read!
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