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raquelreads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
ARC Review:
Julie Soto has firmly cemented herself as one of my favorite Romance authors. Before her, I was firmly a Sci-fi/ Fantasy reader. My last purely romance read was....over a decade ago. Now? If Julie's name is on it, I'm reading it.
Not Another Love Song is a lovely balance of humor, romance and steamy scenes. As we follow our rising star Gwen, we are swept right into New York and all its bits. I've never been, but it feels like I have after this book!
Gwen is a character who didn't quite appeal to me at first, but her growth from shyness to confidence finally endeared her to me. Musicians will likely have more to connect to than I, but that's true for much of the book. Most of the characters are musicians after all!
I loved Gwen and Xander's growth throughout the book. Watching them learn to accept love and use their voices to speak up for themselves was lovely, even as I kept wishing for them to hurry up about it already! For those wondering about the spice, fear not, Julie delivers and then some.
My biggest criticism of the book is that Mabel and Ava should have been a cannon pair and no one can change my mind. They felt so perfect for one another that I am dying for Julie to give us a bonus chapter of them finally realizing this too.
Anyone who is a fan of Julie Soto will find themselves loving Not another Love Song. I've already pre-ordered this one for myself and can't wait to see what Julie puts out next!
Julie Soto has firmly cemented herself as one of my favorite Romance authors. Before her, I was firmly a Sci-fi/ Fantasy reader. My last purely romance read was....over a decade ago. Now? If Julie's name is on it, I'm reading it.
Not Another Love Song is a lovely balance of humor, romance and steamy scenes. As we follow our rising star Gwen, we are swept right into New York and all its bits. I've never been, but it feels like I have after this book!
Gwen is a character who didn't quite appeal to me at first, but her growth from shyness to confidence finally endeared her to me. Musicians will likely have more to connect to than I, but that's true for much of the book. Most of the characters are musicians after all!
I loved Gwen and Xander's growth throughout the book. Watching them learn to accept love and use their voices to speak up for themselves was lovely, even as I kept wishing for them to hurry up about it already! For those wondering about the spice, fear not, Julie delivers and then some.
My biggest criticism of the book is that Mabel and Ava should have been a cannon pair and no one can change my mind. They felt so perfect for one another that I am dying for Julie to give us a bonus chapter of them finally realizing this too.
Anyone who is a fan of Julie Soto will find themselves loving Not another Love Song. I've already pre-ordered this one for myself and can't wait to see what Julie puts out next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Terminal illness, Death, and Toxic relationship
caphine's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you so much to NetGalley and for the ARC.
This was such a treat to read on vacation.
This was such a treat to read on vacation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, and Death
aepompu's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I would give this ♾️ stars if I could. This book is an absolute masterpiece in the romance genre and everyone should read it.
I was immediately captivated. I found Gwen to be so relatable on so many levels. Julie Soto writes real characters with real emotions and conflicts, and it just makes the story feel so tangible.
The prose was gorgeous. The way the connection is written into music was absolutely stunning.
This book was HOT. The Ghost pottery wheel scene but with a cello? SHEESH.
I could not put it down. I stayed up until 3am reading because I just couldn’t stop. I can’t wait to reread and relive everything!
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
I was immediately captivated. I found Gwen to be so relatable on so many levels. Julie Soto writes real characters with real emotions and conflicts, and it just makes the story feel so tangible.
The prose was gorgeous. The way the connection is written into music was absolutely stunning.
This book was HOT. The Ghost pottery wheel scene but with a cello? SHEESH.
I could not put it down. I stayed up until 3am reading because I just couldn’t stop. I can’t wait to reread and relive everything!
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Death and Death of parent
booksinherhead's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Gwen Jackson and Xander Thorne may not be enemies, they may not even be rivals in their roles as musicians for the Manhattan Pops Orchestra, but boy do they burn for each other. These two characters have chemistry with each other unlike anything I have ever read. Be prepared for a romance that will leap off the page and for descriptions of music you feel like you can hear as you read along. I absolutely loved NOT ANOTHER LOVE SONG. Julie Soto's sophomore novel truly lets her writing talents shine–her attention to detail and her characterizations have landed this book a special place in my heart. Word on the street...playing strings instruments is sexy!
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Death of parent, and Death
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