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A review by dracobatreads
Beating Heart Baby by Lio Min
5.0
“like here? or in eternity?”
this book really warmed my heart. it was beautifully written from both povs of santi and suwa. i enjoyed every second, every word on each page. it was a beautiful story about first loves and the realistic aspect of how even though everyone will go their separate paths in life, you can still work it out and find joy in one another.
i felt a really deep connection with a lot of the characters, but especially suwa. their love for music and finding themselves and wanted to be accepted by their peers made my heart full. i was also in band throughout middle and high school, did both concert and marching band so seeing that plot one brought back a lot of memories.
the love that santi and suwa have for one another was so realistic. i’m not sure if this falls under the “miscommunication trope” one that i particularly don’t really enjoy, but this book was written in such a raw and realistic way that it felt so authentic. the journey both santi and suwa went through on their own and together was such a joy to read. i loved all the anime references, how much santi loved to draw and create and this particular quote “The worst thing about music is that other people get to hear it….but i’ve always been listening for you.” is something that will stick with me for years to come.
i loved all the representation, the found family aspect, how much everyone supported each other in everything they did. this book is a very special one and had such a great message of love, doing things at your own pace, controlling your narrative, following your dreams and loving who you want to love.
side note: i loved aya, cap, sayo and EVERYONE form their friend group. ari is literally meeeee, goth and that vkei mention made me so happy
this book really warmed my heart. it was beautifully written from both povs of santi and suwa. i enjoyed every second, every word on each page. it was a beautiful story about first loves and the realistic aspect of how even though everyone will go their separate paths in life, you can still work it out and find joy in one another.
i felt a really deep connection with a lot of the characters, but especially suwa. their love for music and finding themselves and wanted to be accepted by their peers made my heart full. i was also in band throughout middle and high school, did both concert and marching band so seeing that plot one brought back a lot of memories.
the love that santi and suwa have for one another was so realistic. i’m not sure if this falls under the “miscommunication trope” one that i particularly don’t really enjoy, but this book was written in such a raw and realistic way that it felt so authentic. the journey both santi and suwa went through on their own and together was such a joy to read. i loved all the anime references, how much santi loved to draw and create and this particular quote “The worst thing about music is that other people get to hear it….but i’ve always been listening for you.” is something that will stick with me for years to come.
i loved all the representation, the found family aspect, how much everyone supported each other in everything they did. this book is a very special one and had such a great message of love, doing things at your own pace, controlling your narrative, following your dreams and loving who you want to love.
side note: i loved aya, cap, sayo and EVERYONE form their friend group. ari is literally meeeee, goth and that vkei mention made me so happy