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In Harmony
by Emma Scott
*ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review*
10 "Never Doubt" Stars!!!!
I'm laying on the floor not knowing how to stop the uncontrollable tears from falling. I've been crying for the last 45 minutes not wanting to do anything, but stay rooted in this position. I don't want to burst the bubble that In Harmony left me in. I don't want to say goodbye to Isaac and Willow. I'm trying my best to collect my thoughts, but I can't seem to form coherent sentences. I want to do this review justice, but I'm afraid that no amount of words I put together can come close to the masterpiece that Emma wrote.
This book and this story is above and beyond anything that Emma has written. And that's saying a lot because everything that Emma writes is exceptional. But this book, this book is her best to date.
In Harmony was a story about healing and hope. It's about two strong-willed characters that despite the darkness that surrounds them fight like hell to reach that light they both deserve. And the Shakespeare element in this book was superb. Emma is a genius. Incorporating Shakespeare's Hamlet was downright masterful. I loved it! Absolutely loved everything about it! Harmonious. Simply harmonious.
Willow Holloway, what a beautiful heroine. My heart was ripped right open at her story. I ached for her. I cried for her. I felt it. I felt every one of her emotions. I was there, right there living through her. Having to move to Indiana because of her dad's job is exactly what Willow needs, a fresh start. Needing an outlet to convey what she's feeling she auditions for a part in Hamlet at the local theatre. And Willow finds her sanctuary. She finds the one place where she can speak other people's words, but in doing so she expresses everything she's afraid to say through Ophelia.
Isaac Pearce, there aren't enough words. Not enough words that'll do you justice. Isaac comes from a broken home. A father that spends more time with his head in bottle than being a person Isaac can actually count on. And even though his dad is a POS, Isaac helps pay the bills while going to school. But the one thing that Isaac excels at is acting. He is the best of the best. The emotion he puts in all the characters he plays leaves people awestruck. Isaac's dream is leaving Indiana and making his dream of becoming an actor a reality. But will one girl change those plans, or will Isaac leave the life he knew behind for good?
Willow and Isaac were cosmic. Isaac helped Willow see the light. He was gentle and kind. He brought sunshine to Willow's life. And you can say the same about Willow bringing that same light to Isaac's life. They needed each other so much. They were meant to meet in that classroom and have their lives changed forever. Willow and Isaac were everything good. They were two brave characters that claimed my soul and will always live securely in my heart.
Emma, there aren't enough words. Thank you. Thank you for writing this book. Thank you for Willow and her bravery. Thank you for Isaac and his heart of gold. Thank you for Angie. Everyone needs and Angie in their life. In Harmony is a book that will stay with me forever. One of the BEST books I've read and an absolute top FAVORITE.
I know I recommend a lot of books, but In Harmony is a MUST read and everyone NEEDS to read this book!
10 "Never Doubt" Stars!!!!
I'm laying on the floor not knowing how to stop the uncontrollable tears from falling. I've been crying for the last 45 minutes not wanting to do anything, but stay rooted in this position. I don't want to burst the bubble that In Harmony left me in. I don't want to say goodbye to Isaac and Willow. I'm trying my best to collect my thoughts, but I can't seem to form coherent sentences. I want to do this review justice, but I'm afraid that no amount of words I put together can come close to the masterpiece that Emma wrote.
This book and this story is above and beyond anything that Emma has written. And that's saying a lot because everything that Emma writes is exceptional. But this book, this book is her best to date.
In Harmony was a story about healing and hope. It's about two strong-willed characters that despite the darkness that surrounds them fight like hell to reach that light they both deserve. And the Shakespeare element in this book was superb. Emma is a genius. Incorporating Shakespeare's Hamlet was downright masterful. I loved it! Absolutely loved everything about it! Harmonious. Simply harmonious.
Willow Holloway, what a beautiful heroine. My heart was ripped right open at her story. I ached for her. I cried for her. I felt it. I felt every one of her emotions. I was there, right there living through her. Having to move to Indiana because of her dad's job is exactly what Willow needs, a fresh start. Needing an outlet to convey what she's feeling she auditions for a part in Hamlet at the local theatre. And Willow finds her sanctuary. She finds the one place where she can speak other people's words, but in doing so she expresses everything she's afraid to say through Ophelia.
Isaac Pearce, there aren't enough words. Not enough words that'll do you justice. Isaac comes from a broken home. A father that spends more time with his head in bottle than being a person Isaac can actually count on. And even though his dad is a POS, Isaac helps pay the bills while going to school. But the one thing that Isaac excels at is acting. He is the best of the best. The emotion he puts in all the characters he plays leaves people awestruck. Isaac's dream is leaving Indiana and making his dream of becoming an actor a reality. But will one girl change those plans, or will Isaac leave the life he knew behind for good?
Willow and Isaac were cosmic. Isaac helped Willow see the light. He was gentle and kind. He brought sunshine to Willow's life. And you can say the same about Willow bringing that same light to Isaac's life. They needed each other so much. They were meant to meet in that classroom and have their lives changed forever. Willow and Isaac were everything good. They were two brave characters that claimed my soul and will always live securely in my heart.
Emma, there aren't enough words. Thank you. Thank you for writing this book. Thank you for Willow and her bravery. Thank you for Isaac and his heart of gold. Thank you for Angie. Everyone needs and Angie in their life. In Harmony is a book that will stay with me forever. One of the BEST books I've read and an absolute top FAVORITE.
I know I recommend a lot of books, but In Harmony is a MUST read and everyone NEEDS to read this book!