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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
Queen Tashie has done it again! This book had me laughing, swooning, crying, gagged, and wanting more every second I read it! WHERE IS MY SKYLER MOON, IM WAITING??? I would love to see this book adapted into a miniseries or something just to see these tiktoks dances Liana made the band do (and hear the songs too ofc). Third Eye’s love and friendship reminded me of my favorite band and when I used to play music with my friends. The love and connection you feel for those people in that moment of musical harmony is truly one of the seven wonders of the world. I said it once and I’ll say it again, I am a Tashie groupie and cannot wait for book 4.
emotional
hopeful
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
emotional
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
the characters were so strong and the plot flowed nicely. it’s just a book about friendship and how music can even create them and I appreciate that
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-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
There were so many songs that I am unfamiliar with but someone took the effort to put them into a playlist on Spotify which I really appreciate: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cUax9ziOpU18QXskYxNXL?si=7b450f11a8574c92
It may have taken me a couple of chapters to realize that they were all song titles.... I may need to reread it at some point and listen to the song before reading the chapter. I'm going to guess that they go together perfectly.
I wish there had been more books like this, ie non-white stories, when I was younger but I'm thrilled that they are available now.
It may have taken me a couple of chapters to realize that they were all song titles.... I may need to reread it at some point and listen to the song before reading the chapter. I'm going to guess that they go together perfectly.
I wish there had been more books like this, ie non-white stories, when I was younger but I'm thrilled that they are available now.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Starting this and let me first say
THIS COVER IS GORGEOUS 😍
Well, I still think that the cover is gorgeous
but it is still misleading
because it is suggesting a romance
and THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE and because of that, I will not give it 5 or even 4
I loved that this is cute and clean
I am always looking for those for my G10 students
I liked Liana's morality and how she wanted to redeem herself eventhough it was not her fault. And she learns that fixing a mistake with a bigger mistake is not the answer, and that it is always better to tell the truth.
I loved her interaction with all the band's members (in another world, this could be a very good RH romance) and not just Sky.
However, there was very little interaction between Liana and Sky for it to be a romance!!! they didn't even date but somewhen by the end they hang around walking. So why was this promoted as contemporary romance?????
The one-sided POV also failed this genre. A 2024 romance written in one-sided POV?????? NO, STOP THAT
All in all, it was a quick easy read
THIS COVER IS GORGEOUS 😍
Well, I still think that the cover is gorgeous
but it is still misleading
because it is suggesting a romance
and THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE and because of that, I will not give it 5 or even 4
I loved that this is cute and clean
I am always looking for those for my G10 students
I liked Liana's morality and how she wanted to redeem herself eventhough it was not her fault. And she learns that fixing a mistake with a bigger mistake is not the answer, and that it is always better to tell the truth.
I loved her interaction with all the band's members (in another world, this could be a very good RH romance) and not just Sky.
However, there was very little interaction between Liana and Sky for it to be a romance!!! they didn't even date but somewhen by the end they hang around walking. So why was this promoted as contemporary romance?????
The one-sided POV also failed this genre. A 2024 romance written in one-sided POV?????? NO, STOP THAT
All in all, it was a quick easy read
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Was so sad to finish this book
The best books are the ones you can't stop reading but really really don't want to finish. This was that.
I loved the playlists and chapter songs interwoven throughout the book and the story was just so familiar, rewarding, and new all at the same time.
The best books are the ones you can't stop reading but really really don't want to finish. This was that.
I loved the playlists and chapter songs interwoven throughout the book and the story was just so familiar, rewarding, and new all at the same time.
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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:
Complicated
Therapy epilogue 🥹🥹🥹
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was deeply moved by the story of Liana Sarkar, a South Asian American teenager navigating the complexities of grief, anxiety, and familial neglect. Bhuiyan masterfully blends music's unifying power with a tale of personal growth and resilience. As Liana inadvertently hinders a local band's success and falls for their enigmatic leader, her journey of secret atonement and self-discovery unfolds. The portrayal of mental health is authentic and thoughtful, resonating with me profoundly. This book, a poignant exploration of love, healing, and finding one's tribe, truly captures the essence of young adulthood. It's a compelling read for those who cherish YA contemporaries rich in emotion and character depth.