A review by dani_reads12
The Sound of Forever by Claudia Burgoa

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

The Sound Of Forever

By Claudia Burgoa

5⭐️

Have you ever read a story that made you feel seen?

Claudias writing is not only well-structured, but it’s also thought provoking. Writing that helps you connect with the characters. I absolutely loved how the story was fast paced, but informative. You got to see glimpses of Keane’s healing journal. 

This is a story you’ll need a box of tissues for. 

Keane, use to pour his life into music, but when that stopped he was at a low point that’s when drugs & liquor became a cocktail. A car accident leaving him in a coma for 5years. Now in Luna Harbor, he's looking back on his life, trying to quiet the noise of Seattle. Ophelia was the one who got away because of his selfishness and wrong doing. The accident, not only landed him in a coma, but also losing his unborn child. 

Juliana, one day at work receives a call notifying her that her sister, whom she hasn't seen in years is on her death bed and is leaving her daughter Rayne (whom didn't know existed) with her as the legal guardian. When Juliana finds that Rayne isn’t coping well with her mom‘s death, her brother Oliver suggests taking her to Luna Harbor, their childhood summer home, to seek help.

 One day Keane was sitting on his deck when he sees a SUV approach the house next door, who steps out, Juliana. 

Keane decides to take a yoga trauma informed class and who’s his instructor.. JULIANA! Her voice alone radiated inside of him. And when she said his name, he felt something within him he couldn’t quite place. 

Fate has a way of placing these two together. 

I went into this read thinking it was only Keane and Juliana who was suffering and while reading, you see Rayne’s pain. Her silent suffering. This story holds so much depth, love and compassion. 

I’m so happy I received this read as an ARC bc Claudia, this story will hold a place in my heart. They say reading is therapeutic, this story was just that. Empathetic and Therapeutic.