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booksmarty's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Good but honestly wayyy too long. Was bored for most of it i fear
bertharochestergraduates_8's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
amoodreadersnook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
3.5
I Enjoyed the Story More then The Romance.
Toni Deserves so much more then Seb. Hayi no man.. This man is just bleh. 😑
He is not for me even as a fictional man he is yho hayi it's like his a real life man no man.
The book and story was so good I loved the girls in the group they are such a fun family dynamic and I enjoyed that aspect a lot.
Toni Deserves so much more then Seb. Hayi no man.. This man is just bleh. 😑
He is not for me even as a fictional man he is yho hayi it's like his a real life man no man.
The book and story was so good I loved the girls in the group they are such a fun family dynamic and I enjoyed that aspect a lot.
kellyjcm's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Friends-to-lovers. Slow burn (mainly because the MCs needed to get back to friends status first). I love how the author writes about music, or characters interacting with music, even though I didn’t understand it.
nadine_booklover's review against another edition
4.0
Ever since this book first popped up on my timeline as upcoming new release in 2021, I wanted to read this. I have no idea why it took me 2 years to go for it. Xio Axelrod is another author that has been sitting on my tbr list patiently and as she'll attend RARE24Paris, I took this as clue to finally go for this book.
Oh, this one was different from what I've read this year. I think it was very well written and even though it's in dual 3rd POV, I found myself quickly attached to Seb and Toni. Their story is a total slow burn and regardless that I found the story sometimes dragging, I simply couldn't put it down. I found myself intrigued by all characters and really wanted to follow Toni on her journey.
How I see it, the whole story revolves around Toni and I wish we would have gotten a little more of Seb's story. I think we just scratched the surface here of what he has to tell. I also have some questions about things I feel that haven't been answered.
I'm looking forward to read Kyla's story soon! And I promise, I won't wait 2 years after it's released ;-)
Oh, this one was different from what I've read this year. I think it was very well written and even though it's in dual 3rd POV, I found myself quickly attached to Seb and Toni. Their story is a total slow burn and regardless that I found the story sometimes dragging, I simply couldn't put it down. I found myself intrigued by all characters and really wanted to follow Toni on her journey.
How I see it, the whole story revolves around Toni and I wish we would have gotten a little more of Seb's story. I think we just scratched the surface here of what he has to tell. I also have some questions about things I feel that haven't been answered.
I'm looking forward to read Kyla's story soon! And I promise, I won't wait 2 years after it's released ;-)
jove64's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Drug abuse
mmichellemoore's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
no2camels's review against another edition
hopeful
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
3.5
#24for 24
Book and Tamika Simone: 5 stars
Alexander Cendese: 1.5 stars
This review is for the audio version of this book.
Look. I love this book, particularly because I just find Axelrod's voice so clear. I do however want to say, it is much better to actually read this book than to listen to the audio version because the male narrator is just horrendous and completely drowns out the writing.
Tamika Simone does a lovely job with Toni B's voice; she has respect for the characters and for the story being told. Very well rounded and great emotional delivery.
Alexander Cendese. . . . the best way to describe his performance is "Used Car Salesman Brah." It is not only grating, because every sentence is read as if it will end with "and it costs only $9.99!", but it is also insulting. His voices for women and for BiPoc characters are pages right out of Don Rickles joke book full of stereotypes and derision. It is really a shame he was cast because the book and the character Seb deserves much more than this.
Book and Tamika Simone: 5 stars
Alexander Cendese: 1.5 stars
This review is for the audio version of this book.
Look. I love this book, particularly because I just find Axelrod's voice so clear. I do however want to say, it is much better to actually read this book than to listen to the audio version because the male narrator is just horrendous and completely drowns out the writing.
Tamika Simone does a lovely job with Toni B's voice; she has respect for the characters and for the story being told. Very well rounded and great emotional delivery.
Alexander Cendese. . . . the best way to describe his performance is "Used Car Salesman Brah." It is not only grating, because every sentence is read as if it will end with "and it costs only $9.99!", but it is also insulting. His voices for women and for BiPoc characters are pages right out of Don Rickles joke book full of stereotypes and derision. It is really a shame he was cast because the book and the character Seb deserves much more than this.
mlglenn's review
4.5
This was a super fun read about a band I would definitely listen to IRL. Seb and Toni getting reacquainted felt very authentic and didn’t skip past well deserved apologies/demonstrating personal growth. Getting to see the character development among the other members of the Lillys, even as just peripheral characters, was also really well done!
POV: third person omniscient, dual
You can expect: up and coming rock/pop band, found family, flashbacks, childhood friends to estranged to lovers, second chance, forced proximity.
Spice: 2/5
CW: neglectful family, manipulative family/side character, gambling addiction (side character)
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction