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dcgirlie2's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
freckleduck's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this one I think better than the first. It had a couple of lines that felt pretty typical Devney Perry (stroke for stroke etc), but I liked the conflict and found it interesting but one major flaw is it felt very similar to the first book in conflict and background with a slightly different flavor and even though it was written by a new author and about a new character I feel like Quinn would have learned from Jonas and taken his experience into account in her life decisions. The whole this isn't solvable felt pretty off because of that. I did love the way Nan played a role throughout the story and I enjoyed how Quinn reconnected with her family.
jennagarcia's review against another edition
5.0
This was SO CUTE. Loved it. Not that spicy but ugh just great.
_speedereader_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
rcrg's review against another edition
5.0
This author never disappoints and the audio royalty of Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell was like a winning lottery ticket. I was immersed in the story of rock band Hush Notes.
What are you willing to give up to become a rock star? Is the price too high? Graham and Quinn hurt each other deeply, but love did prevail. This was an amazing novel.
What are you willing to give up to become a rock star? Is the price too high? Graham and Quinn hurt each other deeply, but love did prevail. This was an amazing novel.
readfrenzy's review against another edition
4.0
Rifts & Refrains is the second book in the Hush Note trilogy about a famous rock band. Each book is written by a different author and centers around a different band member. Rifts & Refrains is the story of Quinn, Hush Note’s drummer, and Devney Perry does an excellent job of giving us a second chance rock star romance in a small town setting.
There’s that saying that you can’t go home again, and when Quinn returns to her small hometown for a funeral after a nine-year absence, that certainly seems true. The cold reception and animosity she receives from her family, as well as from her first love, create palpable tension. I admired Quinn’s grit and determination, despite being overcome with grief, to stick it out, rise above all pettiness, and try to make amends.
Perhaps I was a little more interested in the family dynamics and the way music is integrated into the plot than I was in the romance between Quinn and Graham. However, I liked Graham and how he fights his attraction to her. They make a cute couple. Graham is a great single dad. His relationship with his son, Colin, is adorable, as is the way Colin gushes over Quinn as a huge fan.
I especially enjoyed the further exploration of the band members’ connection. They are like family. Nixon’s book is next, and I’m excited to see how Quinn supports the troubled guitarist just as he encourages her throughout this book.
I listened to the audiobook, and Maxine Mitchell is a gem, as usual, in her depiction of Quinn. Joe Arden’s narration never disappoints.
Recommended for fans of:
Second chance romance
Rock stars
Small towns
There’s that saying that you can’t go home again, and when Quinn returns to her small hometown for a funeral after a nine-year absence, that certainly seems true. The cold reception and animosity she receives from her family, as well as from her first love, create palpable tension. I admired Quinn’s grit and determination, despite being overcome with grief, to stick it out, rise above all pettiness, and try to make amends.
Perhaps I was a little more interested in the family dynamics and the way music is integrated into the plot than I was in the romance between Quinn and Graham. However, I liked Graham and how he fights his attraction to her. They make a cute couple. Graham is a great single dad. His relationship with his son, Colin, is adorable, as is the way Colin gushes over Quinn as a huge fan.
I especially enjoyed the further exploration of the band members’ connection. They are like family. Nixon’s book is next, and I’m excited to see how Quinn supports the troubled guitarist just as he encourages her throughout this book.
I listened to the audiobook, and Maxine Mitchell is a gem, as usual, in her depiction of Quinn. Joe Arden’s narration never disappoints.
Recommended for fans of:
Second chance romance
Rock stars
Small towns
spowell87's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0