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A review by xanthe87
Second Song by Edie Danford
4.0
A beautifully told story by this new to me author. I'll definitely be looking at her other work and look forward to book 2 in the Sugarhouse Blues series.
This book focuses on Sage, a musician attacked and left scarred by a stalker, and Antonio, the brother of the bodyguard who died protecting Sage.
My heart went out to Sage as we read his story and how well he's adapted with his new disabilities, especially his voice changes. He's very determined to stand and fight for himself and for his best friend Shiloh as they take a step towards the limelight. Antonio is a true family guy and has stood up to the plate for his brother's widow and sons as they move on in life after such a tragedy. Sage and Antonio together create such wonderful music and it's so easy to fall into their love story. There's a lot of emotion for both characters to feel regarding their pasts, present and the future that each hoped to have but might start to look a little different.
Along with our MC's, there's a great cast of characters that help with support, love, friendship and guidance. Shiloh is such an out there character and the perfect balance to Sage in Second Song. Sage's family are fun, loving and clearly protective of him whilst wanting him to live his best life. Antonio's family are kind of the same which shows how far people can come after such a life event.
Edie has written a visually appealing story as a lot of time that Sage and Antonio spend together when in Vermont is outdoors and it's so easy to imagine where they are and be right there with them as they go on their journey together.
The story starts from the point of Sage asking Antonio to come with them on the mini tour so we don't encounter any of the attack. There's just an occasional memory that is relevant to the story at the time. I really enjoyed the layout of the story with three separate time periods that the book takes place in, only with a few months between 1st and 2nd, and then a few weeks between 2nd and 3rd. It helped to move the book along at pace without feeling stagnant or rushed.
Highly recommend this book. I love the characters, setting and the story. I'd say it's more of a slow burn romance and so worth the time. Excited for Shiloh's story in book 2.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
This book focuses on Sage, a musician attacked and left scarred by a stalker, and Antonio, the brother of the bodyguard who died protecting Sage.
My heart went out to Sage as we read his story and how well he's adapted with his new disabilities, especially his voice changes. He's very determined to stand and fight for himself and for his best friend Shiloh as they take a step towards the limelight. Antonio is a true family guy and has stood up to the plate for his brother's widow and sons as they move on in life after such a tragedy. Sage and Antonio together create such wonderful music and it's so easy to fall into their love story. There's a lot of emotion for both characters to feel regarding their pasts, present and the future that each hoped to have but might start to look a little different.
Along with our MC's, there's a great cast of characters that help with support, love, friendship and guidance. Shiloh is such an out there character and the perfect balance to Sage in Second Song. Sage's family are fun, loving and clearly protective of him whilst wanting him to live his best life. Antonio's family are kind of the same which shows how far people can come after such a life event.
Edie has written a visually appealing story as a lot of time that Sage and Antonio spend together when in Vermont is outdoors and it's so easy to imagine where they are and be right there with them as they go on their journey together.
The story starts from the point of Sage asking Antonio to come with them on the mini tour so we don't encounter any of the attack. There's just an occasional memory that is relevant to the story at the time. I really enjoyed the layout of the story with three separate time periods that the book takes place in, only with a few months between 1st and 2nd, and then a few weeks between 2nd and 3rd. It helped to move the book along at pace without feeling stagnant or rushed.
Highly recommend this book. I love the characters, setting and the story. I'd say it's more of a slow burn romance and so worth the time. Excited for Shiloh's story in book 2.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.