A review by natalie_cooper
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto

challenging emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I could not have picked a better book to start off 2025. This was elegant, gripping, polished but imperfect, and a timeless love story. The role that music played in this story and how it came off the page and was used as a third main character was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. Getting to see two people who were geniuses and stars in their own right discover how to make each other shine and support each other was everything I want from a romance book. This book pulled visceral reactions from me multiple times throughout the story which is a testament to how I connected with the characters and their journey. I loved the setting as well of the cast of characters. There was a perfect balance between learning about Gwen and Alex’s story and getting to meet characters that were integral to their stories. The relationship and romance was paced perfectly and the balance between spice and plot was exactly how I wanted it. This entire story played out like a movie in my head and I could picture everything so vividly and that made me fall in love with it even more. Again, this could not have been a better start to the year and I am so happy that I picked up this book.