A review by jamminreads
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb

mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I’m now 2 for 2 with Brendan Slocumb’s books, and he writes the best musical stories. Symphony of Secrets is a masterful blend of present-day mystery and historical fiction, weaving between two timelines that had me equally invested. This novel tells an important story about appropriation. Some parts of it broke my heart and brought me to tears.

I appreciated the present-day timeline for balancing some of my emotions. Things do get real at a certain point, and I was stressed. But I absolutely loved Bern’s relationship with his friend Eboni. 

This was truly an exceptional book. Looking forward to Slocumb’s next book!