The Stats
📖 BOOK REVIEW⠀📚
BOOK: SING (Like No One’s Listening)
AUTHOR: Vanessa Jones
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Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books @macmillanusa
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Published: July 7, 2020
The Review
The Title/Cover Draw:
I don’t know if the cover or title had anything to do with this. But give me a story in a school setting and I tend to go for it.
What I liked:
The knowledge of musical theater- YES! And I totally loved the inside jokes and info the author had.
What I didn’t like:
Sometimes I wish they had explained the references. Not everyone is so up on theater so this would help include them. Also the conflict was so prolonged, I kept wishing they would make it a little more interesting.
What kept me reading:
The characters were strong and kind of made up for the unsteady story.
The Characters:
See above.
The Ending:
Seemed a little rushed. And while i really liked the idea of it all and gave it 4 stars overall, after it sat with me a time, I did realized that it was because I did love the characters and the setting.
Consider if you like:
High School Musical, Glee, or just musical theater in general.
You can see my video review here:
Small Summary:
Since her mother died, Nettie Delaney hasn’t been able to sing a note. This wouldn’t be a problem if she wasn’t now attending Dukes, the most prestigious performing arts college in the country, with her superstar mother’s shadow hanging over her. Nettie has her work cut out for her and everyone is watching.
But one night, in an empty studio after college, Nettie finds herself suddenly singing, as someone behind the curtain accompanies her on the piano. Maybe all is not lost for Nettie. Maybe she can find her voice again and survive her first year at Dukes. But can she do it before she gets thrown out?
A novel about dreaming a dream, finding and raising your voice, and not throwing away your shot!
*****
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Received from Netgalley.