I love this author's way of spinning a story. If needed something to just 'take me away' and this book did just that. I love the gentle girl power focus. Guys came second. How refreshing. I also love that it was set in NY, always a treat.
My sister is a concert violinist. I'm classically trained but chose songwriting because I love lyrics. Both of us were prodigies as kids. The only part of the book that didn't quite ring true was the, "I'm going to compose a folky piece and win a competition that pays my rent," bit. Ugh... not quite how it goes. I've won
many a classical competition. They are strictly written note. And then there are songwriting competitions - mostly a way for certain people to make a lot of money off innocent amatuer songwriters. But this mix of Celtic/violin/lyrics turning into a competition piece? Nope. That's like watching people fake playing instruments during films. Giant eye roll.
But this book was so lovely - and even the music part, SO sweet, I vote 'no biggie' and give it five stars. I do believe escaping into music is a way many musicians go. I do believe the edgy sister, the free-spirited aunt who flies around. And I was married to an Israeli lol. They can be quite charming. This one sounded very special :-)
Sweet book, awesome writer. A person just forgets they are reading and sinks into the book...!
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This book is so worth the read-it may seem long but it will fly by--just as life does.
What a beautifully written book about familial relationships or lack thereof. Sam and Willow are sisters but did not have the best of upbringing with their Mom a star with more then one hit album to her name. Gloria-the Mom's sister finally realized she would have to give up her free wheeling life as an airline stewardess and take care of her nieces!Both the sisters are in the middle of problems in their lives and so is Gloria. Chapter by chapter you will learn a little more about each one and get insights into what made them into the women they are today. I was almost in tears a couple of times.The ending is super happy with most issues resolved if not about to be. This book is so worth the read-it may seem long but it will fly by page after page--just as life does.
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