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audreylee's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was an interesting book. Several serious issues were introduced but while the plot slowed at times, it never became bogged down. It was lovely to see parents on the page and not just any old parents but thoughtful ones. However, this one didn't keep my interest as well as other books by this author.
ajaubrey1's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.25
sagarific's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
thisisthealisonlin's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
I think I'm growing out of middle grade but I still really like middle grade fantasy because that just feels like a hug but this is contemporary this is pretty good just I think that I would've liked it a little more if I was younger
mrswriterchick's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
asphodelic's review
3.0
This was a really sweet, simple story.
The thing I was most frustrated about is the narrator and her relationship with music. In the beginning, she clearly establishes that she wants to become a film scorer and wants to take piano lessons. But her narration throughout doesn't really convince me that she and music are inseparable. You could substitute music for almost anything else (sports, dance, painting) and not much would change.
As someone whose career is in music and has friends who compose, I really just wanted a deeper connection with her chosen passion. Like, if anything in the story inspired her to write a melody, or she heard music in her head when there was none. Or if she often got distracted in school or conversations because she was hearing or listening to music. You get the idea. I just needed more of that.
It's still a lovely book that I would easily recommend to kids.
The thing I was most frustrated about is the narrator and her relationship with music. In the beginning, she clearly establishes that she wants to become a film scorer and wants to take piano lessons. But her narration throughout doesn't really convince me that she and music are inseparable. You could substitute music for almost anything else (sports, dance, painting) and not much would change.
As someone whose career is in music and has friends who compose, I really just wanted a deeper connection with her chosen passion. Like, if anything in the story inspired her to write a melody, or she heard music in her head when there was none. Or if she often got distracted in school or conversations because she was hearing or listening to music. You get the idea. I just needed more of that.
It's still a lovely book that I would easily recommend to kids.
a_robin_reads'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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Information:
- Listened to the audiobook from Storytel
- Authors TBR
- Reading/TBR Challenge: Read a book you didn't get to/finish for a readathon
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Review:
Nice story with great characters
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Review previously placed on my blog:
I'm currently reading A soft place to land by Janae Marks. I'm listening to the audiobook for my Reading authors I've enjoyed before challenge.
I like this so far, but not very much. It's just an easy quick read. Story itself isn't very interesting to be honest. I do really like the characters and writing.
This was just okay for me. The story just wasn't that interesting unfortunately. Therefore I gave it 3.25 stars.
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