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iamcaseyrkelley 's review for:
August Lane
by Regina Black
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you Grand Central for this gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. I went into this book completely blind so coming off a historic win in country music made this book hit a little different. The way the story is written with a podcast element and the multiple scenes including dual timelines, gives the feel of a really good audiobook. But for someone like me who sees books visually with sound, it is written like the movies we enjoy on a rainy weekend at home complete with a beautifully written lyrics as the soundtrack. The characters were flawed yet extremely lovable. Understanding the root of Luke’s addiction and pain made me champion despite his wrongdoing. I wanted adult August to win for the sake of the wounded teenager. JoJo’s story shocked me but explained everything I needed to know about both of roles as a mother and a daughter. On top of this captivating story, the author’s ability to gently educate readers about some of the history of the stolen art was a pleasant surprise - especially in light of how country music (the industry and the fans) treats Black country musicians. This is the perfect follow up to The Art of Scandal and has cemented Regina Black as an auto-buy author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Alcohol