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jacau's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence
Minor: Homophobia
kikkilux's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
baellamy's review against another edition
3.0
TW for alcoholism and rape
This book was nothing what I expected. I’d hoped for a cute little exes to lovers rom com through the shared experience of music. It was a lot deeper than that, and explored dark themes of poverty, alcoholism, and neglect.
The characters were endearing, and I wanted Alison and Dan to get together but oh my GOD it was a slog. They didn’t get chatting again until about 10 chapters in and when they did it dragged for so long before they met again.
I had the audiobook for this and can I just say how draining it was to listen to so many accents on one book: Sheffield, Scottish, Northern Irish, Australian, Portuguese, American (just to name a few). Oof, it was a bit much.
The writing was okay, a little bit repetitive and the storyline dragged.
Don’t think I’ll be going for anymore of Sanderson’s work.
This book was nothing what I expected. I’d hoped for a cute little exes to lovers rom com through the shared experience of music. It was a lot deeper than that, and explored dark themes of poverty, alcoholism, and neglect.
The characters were endearing, and I wanted Alison and Dan to get together but oh my GOD it was a slog. They didn’t get chatting again until about 10 chapters in and when they did it dragged for so long before they met again.
I had the audiobook for this and can I just say how draining it was to listen to so many accents on one book: Sheffield, Scottish, Northern Irish, Australian, Portuguese, American (just to name a few). Oof, it was a bit much.
The writing was okay, a little bit repetitive and the storyline dragged.
Don’t think I’ll be going for anymore of Sanderson’s work.
natalieb86's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jodi_ice's review against another edition
5.0
Cawpile: 5* 9.21
I think maybe part of my enjoyment was helped by the setting being near my hometown. It’s always that way I find when there is nostalgia. There were references to bands that I’d heard of or knew, one even that my mum had taught.
I think sometimes those things that you can connect with make you really fall into a book.
I think maybe part of my enjoyment was helped by the setting being near my hometown. It’s always that way I find when there is nostalgia. There were references to bands that I’d heard of or knew, one even that my mum had taught.
I think sometimes those things that you can connect with make you really fall into a book.
hey_jemma's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
booksbykatie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
holly_cap's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0