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jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book, but not as much as other books by the author. I enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first half.
chilotte's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
tinky47's review against another edition
5.0
This may the most gorgeous book I’ve read this year- the verse is lyrical. Don’t let the start of the book and teenage angst fool you. This novel in verse has gumption and weight in its message.
bookschaosnart's review against another edition
4.0
I love the lyrical and poetic nature of the writing and it makes sense for a family of musicians to communicate in this way. Even though I'm not the biggest fan of poetry in general I definitely tore through this story. Having the story told in verse definitely added to the novel.
As I'm not the target audience in terms of the characters age I'm not going to comment on that aspect but overall it's a great read and worth recommending to those in the YA bracket in order to help them understand their feelings and conflicts.
As I'm not the target audience in terms of the characters age I'm not going to comment on that aspect but overall it's a great read and worth recommending to those in the YA bracket in order to help them understand their feelings and conflicts.
danie_faye's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thechanelmuse's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think I would've enjoyed this as much if I hadn't listened to the audiobook. Hearing the music was such a treat.
keyari's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Audiobook: 5✨(Narrated by: Kwame Alexander with Randy Preston)
ec_newman's review against another edition
3.0
Verse novels are hard to write about, because in some ways, they are so unrealistic (who would ever be able to come up with those turns of phrase), but at the same time, it's a story about music (this one is) and it totally makes sense that the story is lyrical.
More to come when I've pondered for a bit.
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This is a good book. I've enjoyed discussing it with my students. However, I am really bothered by the characterization of Joy. She has no flaws, she is a complete idealized woman. If you put her next to Chapel, you have the Perfect and the Evil. And it just really annoys me that Blade couldn't just have befriended Joy, but fell for her, days after breaking up with Chapel.
Ugh, Joy's fortune cookie wisdom and again, NO FLAWS, makes me want to knock this book down a star.
More to come when I've pondered for a bit.
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This is a good book. I've enjoyed discussing it with my students. However, I am really bothered by the characterization of Joy. She has no flaws, she is a complete idealized woman. If you put her next to Chapel, you have the Perfect and the Evil. And it just really annoys me that Blade couldn't just have befriended Joy, but fell for her, days after breaking up with Chapel.
Ugh, Joy's fortune cookie wisdom and again, NO FLAWS, makes me want to knock this book down a star.
abyreadsalot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
abbyl819's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
When I first stated this book, it took awhile for me to get into the story. I found that Blade's story was predictable and uninteresting. And yet, I forced myself to continue reading and I am glad that I did. When Blade makes the decision to travel far from what he's familiar with to find out where he is from. He ends up changing some people lives for the better, not caring about his image. When he finally sets music and girls and his normal rockstar's son life aside, he finds that he learns more about himself and his music along the way.
When I first stated this book, it took awhile for me to get into the story. I found that Blade's story was predictable and uninteresting. And yet, I forced myself to continue reading and I am glad that I did. When Blade makes the decision to travel far from what he's familiar with to find out where he is from. He ends up changing some people lives for the better, not caring about his image. When he finally sets music and girls and his normal rockstar's son life aside, he finds that he learns more about himself and his music along the way.