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A review by djbooks
Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A huge thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for the widget and the copy of the stunning finished book!
*4.5 stars!*
I have to begin this review with I really loved this book. In a year filled with being stuck at home and having an overwhelming urge to be anywhere other than my living room being stuck inside for another day, Songs in Ursa Major was medicine for my soul. I was transported to a world of music festivals and rock music, can it get any better?
If you are a fan of Daisy Jones & The Six or anything in that vein, this may be of interest to you. The story chronicles Jane Quinn and her rise to fame, set to the backdrop of her fiercely loving family of strong independent females and her interactions with Jesse Reid. This story is loosely based on the love affair between Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, so c'mon!! This is made for me!
I loved the intricate relationship between Jane and her family. A house full of single women, constantly having each other's backs and act as a tether for Jane as she ascends as the star they all knew she was meant to be.
The book navigates the darker themes that come along with music industry stories well and tells a fully realized narrative without shying away from the harsher sides of the industry, specifically what it means to be a woman in this industry.
The writing was equally fast-paced and descriptive. Each chapter felt like a small snapshot of the journey that helped to cover a large amount of ground this story needed to cover. These characters felt so real and watching them grow and live was so fulfilling.
This is such a fabulous debut for author Emma Brodie and I look forward to what comes next!
*4.5 stars!*
I have to begin this review with I really loved this book. In a year filled with being stuck at home and having an overwhelming urge to be anywhere other than my living room being stuck inside for another day, Songs in Ursa Major was medicine for my soul. I was transported to a world of music festivals and rock music, can it get any better?
If you are a fan of Daisy Jones & The Six or anything in that vein, this may be of interest to you. The story chronicles Jane Quinn and her rise to fame, set to the backdrop of her fiercely loving family of strong independent females and her interactions with Jesse Reid. This story is loosely based on the love affair between Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, so c'mon!! This is made for me!
I loved the intricate relationship between Jane and her family. A house full of single women, constantly having each other's backs and act as a tether for Jane as she ascends as the star they all knew she was meant to be.
The book navigates the darker themes that come along with music industry stories well and tells a fully realized narrative without shying away from the harsher sides of the industry, specifically what it means to be a woman in this industry.
The writing was equally fast-paced and descriptive. Each chapter felt like a small snapshot of the journey that helped to cover a large amount of ground this story needed to cover. These characters felt so real and watching them grow and live was so fulfilling.
This is such a fabulous debut for author Emma Brodie and I look forward to what comes next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Sexism, and Alcohol