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A review by iam
Reverb by Anna Zabo
4.0
In the third book of the series, Twisted Wishes are back on tour, better and with more energy than ever. But there's tension - because Mish, the band's bassist, has a stalker, and because the sparks between her and David, the band's newly hired security guy, are undenyable.
What I loved most about Reverb was the strong theme of found family. I adored the interactions between Mish and her bandmates (and their partners, along with their new manager), their easy familiarity, teasing and how palpable the love between them all was. David fit in perfectly despite his loner-attitude, making the found-family-theme wind throughout the entire book.
While [b:Counterpoint|39675785|Counterpoint (Twisted Wishes #2)|Anna Zabo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1524758377s/39675785.jpg|61270805] was very focused on internal conflict and the direct interactions between the two protagonists, here the side characters are more present. We not just get to see the band a lot, but also the crew, fans and more who they meet while touring at a much closer angle than in [b:Syncopation|37648566|Syncopation (Twisted Wishes, #1)|Anna Zabo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1515431628s/37648566.jpg|59239397], which I loved!
Both the stalking and the bodyguard thing wasn't too on-the-nose, partly even fading into the background, which fits with the rest of the series and the not always detailed conflict. I didn't mind that much, I had a great time reading!
The trans rep was very well done, with no educational or long-winding explanations. David happens to be trans, which isn't dwelled on, simply a part of him.
Content warnings include: stalking, online harassment, assault (more than once, with the intent to steal, cut hair, intimidate and stab with a knife, sexual assault of a minor), theft, misogyny and misogynistic slurs, sex on-page; mentions of transphobia, death of parent because of cancer,
I received an ARC and reviewed voluntarily!
What I loved most about Reverb was the strong theme of found family. I adored the interactions between Mish and her bandmates (and their partners, along with their new manager), their easy familiarity, teasing and how palpable the love between them all was. David fit in perfectly despite his loner-attitude, making the found-family-theme wind throughout the entire book.
While [b:Counterpoint|39675785|Counterpoint (Twisted Wishes #2)|Anna Zabo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1524758377s/39675785.jpg|61270805] was very focused on internal conflict and the direct interactions between the two protagonists, here the side characters are more present. We not just get to see the band a lot, but also the crew, fans and more who they meet while touring at a much closer angle than in [b:Syncopation|37648566|Syncopation (Twisted Wishes, #1)|Anna Zabo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1515431628s/37648566.jpg|59239397], which I loved!
Both the stalking and the bodyguard thing wasn't too on-the-nose, partly even fading into the background, which fits with the rest of the series and the not always detailed conflict. I didn't mind that much, I had a great time reading!
The trans rep was very well done, with no educational or long-winding explanations. David happens to be trans, which isn't dwelled on, simply a part of him.
Content warnings include: stalking, online harassment, assault (more than once, with the intent to steal, cut hair, intimidate and stab with a knife, sexual assault of a minor), theft, misogyny and misogynistic slurs, sex on-page; mentions of transphobia, death of parent because of cancer,
I received an ARC and reviewed voluntarily!