Author: Leila Sales
Series/Standalone: Standalone
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Pages: 291
Publisher: Square Fish
Year Published: 2013
Format: Audiobook
"A powerful coming-of-age story about an outsider who finds herself when she enters the underground music scene.
Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski's strong suit. All throughout her life, she's been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity fails, Elise nearly gives up.
Then she stumbles upon a warehouse party where she meets Vicky, a girl in a band who accepts her; Char, a cute, yet mysterious disc jockey; Pippa, a carefree spirit from England; and most importantly a love for DJing."
My Rating: 4/5
I'm always hesitant when reading a young adult contemporary story because I have aged out of the targeted market for this book. But reading one like this reminds you of the feelings you had during those formative years. The bullying that Elise experiences is something I have witnessed in high school and being a childcare worker something I've done my best to monitor and dissuade. The idea that music is the way our main character can relate to the world is relatable and the family elements of this story are heartwarming. I would strongly recommend reading this if the synopsis interests you even remotely, whether or not you are in the targeted demographic.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
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