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themoonwholistens's review
3.0
I’m going to be the first stop for this book tour!! which will be held from Nov 9th-13th. I also have a post on my bookstagram: instagram.com/themoonwholistens (November 9th GMT+8)
*I received an ARC of this book from the author to review/promote through Caffeine Book Tours. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
As a musician, the fact that the plot centers around music and performance were also very enjoyable. Aside from the Filipino environment, I loved the descriptions of those feelings before, during, and after performances as they hit close to home.
The setting felt like home to me even though the writing style was not particularly for me. It felt young, maybe too young for my taste.
However, I kept getting excited since they were talking about colleges that I’m actually familiar with and part of, as a college student.
The plot was interesting because usually in books, it’s the parents who want their kids to complete college but here it’s the opposite. Our main character is actually the one fighting to go to college. I think that it did a good job of exploring that kind of family dynamic and resolved the conflict quite well.
I love it when a book touches on topics like memories and living in the present.
Syd and I actually both go to UP (University of the Philippines) but I found it weird that they didn’t mention the campus? Because it usually goes with it. like for example for me, it’s like “UPM” which is the Manila campus... based on the context I’m assuming she’s in UPD though. De La Salle was also only plainly mentioned without the campus as well (there are so many La Salle schools in the Philippines) and as a former student there, that was also a bit off to read. It’s just details like this that, if different, would have felt more believable for me.
I didn’t care too much for the teen drama just because it’s harder for me to relate to it and it’s not something I like to read as much nowadays. Which made some parts feel like they were dragging. Something about the writing style kept pulling me out from the story at times.
Though, the characters and cast were enjoyable to follow along. They’re amusing and quirky, acting the way teenagers would. I actually think they’re somewhere around my age based on the plot but for some reason they seemed younger to me
*I received an ARC of this book from the author to review/promote through Caffeine Book Tours. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
As a musician, the fact that the plot centers around music and performance were also very enjoyable. Aside from the Filipino environment, I loved the descriptions of those feelings before, during, and after performances as they hit close to home.
The setting felt like home to me even though the writing style was not particularly for me. It felt young, maybe too young for my taste.
However, I kept getting excited since they were talking about colleges that I’m actually familiar with and part of, as a college student.
The plot was interesting because usually in books, it’s the parents who want their kids to complete college but here it’s the opposite. Our main character is actually the one fighting to go to college. I think that it did a good job of exploring that kind of family dynamic and resolved the conflict quite well.
I love it when a book touches on topics like memories and living in the present.
"I am living in the moment. I'm enjoying every single moment because I know one day, they will just be memories."
Syd and I actually both go to UP (University of the Philippines) but I found it weird that they didn’t mention the campus? Because it usually goes with it. like for example for me, it’s like “UPM” which is the Manila campus... based on the context I’m assuming she’s in UPD though. De La Salle was also only plainly mentioned without the campus as well (there are so many La Salle schools in the Philippines) and as a former student there, that was also a bit off to read. It’s just details like this that, if different, would have felt more believable for me.
I didn’t care too much for the teen drama just because it’s harder for me to relate to it and it’s not something I like to read as much nowadays. Which made some parts feel like they were dragging. Something about the writing style kept pulling me out from the story at times.
Though, the characters and cast were enjoyable to follow along. They’re amusing and quirky, acting the way teenagers would. I actually think they’re somewhere around my age based on the plot but for some reason they seemed younger to me
mugglethatreads's review
4.0
Thank you so much to Caffeine Book Tours and the publisher for sending me an ARC of In Tune and letting me be part of this book tour! Receiving an ARC did not affect my rating and review.
You can follow the book tour here
Synopsis:
First Set:
Between fulfilling family obligations and navigating the tricky social climate at her private school, Sydney Mendoza tries hard to keep a balance.
Himig Raymundo, on the other hand, knows the feeling of living in the shadow of his successful parents and the agony of being with schoolmates who won’t let him forget.
When Sydney and Himig get “volunteered” to be the stars of High School Night by their batchmates who want to see them fail miserably, they band together to prove everyone wrong, and, in the process, find the one silver lining in the prank—each other.
Second Set:
In the midst of college applications and entrance exams, Sydney finds herself at a crossroads: work abroad to earn money for her family or continue on to college on an all-expense-paid scholarship. Ironically, Himig, the school campus’s reluctant star, becomes the rock that anchors her so she won’t get lost in the fray.
No longer bound in anonymity, Himig gets a chance to finally step out of his famous parents’ shadow and show everyone who he really is, as Sydney reveals to him her most hidden secret.
TW:
Bullying in private school due to social status, sexual orientation, physical appearance
Slight family bullying where kids are pressured to do what parents tell them to to
Teen pregnancy and single motherhood (MC’s sister)
Working while underaged (MC)
Review:
I really enjoyed reading In Tune. It was so nice to read a Filipino written YA story set in the Philippines!
I enjoyed the first person narration and liked getting to read the main character’s internal monologue. The writing was really fun and easy to read - I inhaled this book in one sitting. The story managed to tackle many heavier and realistic struggles and issues while still maintaining a more light-hearted tone. I found myself smiling at the pages of this book multiple times.
The main cast of characters were all amazing and loveable. I also really enjoyed the multiple songs scattered throughout the story.
I would highly recommend this book!
⅘ stars!
Pre-order a copy here:
For e-book pre-orders
For PH print orders
Goodreads
Online book launch (November 13, 3 pm)
About the author:
Yeyet Soriano is a multi-genre author who writes speculative fiction, crime fiction and contemporary romance. She started writing first as an angst-ridden teenager, then continued to do so as a single working woman, then as a married working woman with kids. Though the themes of her written works have changed over the years, she held on to one truth—she needs to write to keep the voices in her head at bay.
Author links:
Author website
Facebook
Goodreads
Instagram
Twitter
Giveaway:
Prize: A finished copy of In Tune by Yeyet Soriano
One (1) winner
Open to INTL
Ends on 17 November 2020 (Philippine time)
Rafflecopter link
You can follow the book tour here
Synopsis:
First Set:
Between fulfilling family obligations and navigating the tricky social climate at her private school, Sydney Mendoza tries hard to keep a balance.
Himig Raymundo, on the other hand, knows the feeling of living in the shadow of his successful parents and the agony of being with schoolmates who won’t let him forget.
When Sydney and Himig get “volunteered” to be the stars of High School Night by their batchmates who want to see them fail miserably, they band together to prove everyone wrong, and, in the process, find the one silver lining in the prank—each other.
Second Set:
In the midst of college applications and entrance exams, Sydney finds herself at a crossroads: work abroad to earn money for her family or continue on to college on an all-expense-paid scholarship. Ironically, Himig, the school campus’s reluctant star, becomes the rock that anchors her so she won’t get lost in the fray.
No longer bound in anonymity, Himig gets a chance to finally step out of his famous parents’ shadow and show everyone who he really is, as Sydney reveals to him her most hidden secret.
TW:
Bullying in private school due to social status, sexual orientation, physical appearance
Slight family bullying where kids are pressured to do what parents tell them to to
Teen pregnancy and single motherhood (MC’s sister)
Working while underaged (MC)
Review:
I really enjoyed reading In Tune. It was so nice to read a Filipino written YA story set in the Philippines!
I enjoyed the first person narration and liked getting to read the main character’s internal monologue. The writing was really fun and easy to read - I inhaled this book in one sitting. The story managed to tackle many heavier and realistic struggles and issues while still maintaining a more light-hearted tone. I found myself smiling at the pages of this book multiple times.
The main cast of characters were all amazing and loveable. I also really enjoyed the multiple songs scattered throughout the story.
I would highly recommend this book!
⅘ stars!
Pre-order a copy here:
For e-book pre-orders
For PH print orders
Goodreads
Online book launch (November 13, 3 pm)
About the author:
Yeyet Soriano is a multi-genre author who writes speculative fiction, crime fiction and contemporary romance. She started writing first as an angst-ridden teenager, then continued to do so as a single working woman, then as a married working woman with kids. Though the themes of her written works have changed over the years, she held on to one truth—she needs to write to keep the voices in her head at bay.
Author links:
Author website
Goodreads
Giveaway:
Prize: A finished copy of In Tune by Yeyet Soriano
One (1) winner
Open to INTL
Ends on 17 November 2020 (Philippine time)
Rafflecopter link
nessietwihard02's review
4.0
#InTuneTour #CaffeineBookTours
First things first: thank you to the publisher, the author and Caffeine Book Tours for sending me an eARC of this book for participating in this book tour!
My full review will be posted on Nov 10th and will go live at the same time on my bookstagram! One thing is for sure: I needed an HBBG back then
First things first: thank you to the publisher, the author and Caffeine Book Tours for sending me an eARC of this book for participating in this book tour!
My full review will be posted on Nov 10th and will go live at the same time on my bookstagram! One thing is for sure: I needed an HBBG back then
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