A review by sjwhi
You're the Kind of Girl I Write Songs About by Daniel Herborn

3.0

Daniel Herborn's novel is one that just magically caught my eye every time I walked into a bookseller (even places like Target and Kmart, when I'm not even looking for books. I can hear your scoff, play along please). The cover is absolutely gorgeous and the story is the same. You're the Kind of Girl I Write Songs About is the kind of YA contemporary novel I would love to write (that's my 2016 resolution- finish a god damn novel). Despite saying that, this story, while beautifully written, is a slow read. I'm not going to talk it up for you. The novel is told in two perspectives. Mandy, one of the main characters, is bland but it is Tim, the other, who makes this story worthwhile. His background, filled with pain that has made him who he is, is what keeps you turning the pages. He makes the story emotional, soft in some parts, raw in the other. Herborn has put together a beautiful piece of work, and I'm looking forward to see what he can do next.

Recommended for music fans and anyone who appreciates novels similar (but not as painful) as Rainbow Rowell's novels. Everyone loves a happy ending.