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taylorjayne's review
emotional
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Signal to Noise weaves together a love of music and the magic and misadventures of being young, dumb, and in love.
“Guys, I just want to remind you I have to be home by seven,” Daniela said. “I’m also not allowed to do any Satanic stuff.”
At times hilarious, this book reminded me of a goofy and more caring The Craft, as three friends form a magic circle and let lose some magic without realising the consequences.
But that's where the comparison ends. Signal to Noise confronts past hurts and broken families, the reconstruction of damaged relationships and finding peace with the past.
Moreno-Garcia again writes a fantastic unlikeable and prickly main character who you can't help but love.
Signal to Noise is another fantastic book from this author and I'm so glad that it's getting an updated version and a second chance.
Come for the music magic, stay for the healing of past hurts.
Thank you Rebellion, Solaria and NetGalley for the arc. All opinions are my own.
“Guys, I just want to remind you I have to be home by seven,” Daniela said. “I’m also not allowed to do any Satanic stuff.”
At times hilarious, this book reminded me of a goofy and more caring The Craft, as three friends form a magic circle and let lose some magic without realising the consequences.
But that's where the comparison ends. Signal to Noise confronts past hurts and broken families, the reconstruction of damaged relationships and finding peace with the past.
Moreno-Garcia again writes a fantastic unlikeable and prickly main character who you can't help but love.
Signal to Noise is another fantastic book from this author and I'm so glad that it's getting an updated version and a second chance.
Come for the music magic, stay for the healing of past hurts.
Thank you Rebellion, Solaria and NetGalley for the arc. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Bullying
Minor: Domestic abuse, Car accident, Classism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Toxic friendship
emiliebowles's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It's a great read, especially for music fans and lovers of all things 80s, but it also has YA angst, magic, and romance to boot.
This is the second book that I've read by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. My main criticism of Mexican Gothic (2020) was that I couldn't get a feel for the main character (Noemí), but that is absolutely not the case for Signal to Noise. The book is written in the 3rd person and mainly follows Meche (our MC) but Moreno-Garcia gives us little snippets from at least four other characters to flesh out their perspectives as well.
The story is told in a dual timeline: 1988 and 2009. I love this structure because we get to see the trio of friends (Meche, Sebastián, and Daniela) as they were at 15, where they've ended up in their mid-thirties, and we're putting the pieces of the story together as we go.
You should definitely listen to the music as you're reading this book, so check out this public playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64UhZuibxl4FBep1FpWwrZ?si=ca8bd8ccc67944bc
Thanks to Rebellion for sending me an e-arc on NetGalley in advance of the reprint! Glad this book is getting the love it deserves.
This is the second book that I've read by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. My main criticism of Mexican Gothic (2020) was that I couldn't get a feel for the main character (Noemí), but that is absolutely not the case for Signal to Noise. The book is written in the 3rd person and mainly follows Meche (our MC) but Moreno-Garcia gives us little snippets from at least four other characters to flesh out their perspectives as well.
The story is told in a dual timeline: 1988 and 2009. I love this structure because we get to see the trio of friends (Meche, Sebastián, and Daniela) as they were at 15, where they've ended up in their mid-thirties, and we're putting the pieces of the story together as we go.
You should definitely listen to the music as you're reading this book, so check out this public playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64UhZuibxl4FBep1FpWwrZ?si=ca8bd8ccc67944bc
Thanks to Rebellion for sending me an e-arc on NetGalley in advance of the reprint! Glad this book is getting the love it deserves.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
ericrobien's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Car accident
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Vomit
annchmn's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I found Meche a bit annoying, rude, and full of herself at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Sexual assault
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