"I absolutely adored this book!

I mean, I've always had a thing for books centering around the arts in some regard, but there's something so very special about an author who can make you *feel* the music on the page without your hearing a sound. And Jess is phenomenal at this.

The lyrics. THE LYRICS.

The Glitter Bats (what a clever name, right?) are SO full of charm. I'm not sure how someone could pick up this book and not absolutely adore each and every one of them.

I loved Val so much--I felt so close to her passion--and I love how we could FEEL the history between her and Caleb between the lines of every page, before we even know it in full. There's so much wound up tension and hurt, and of course I was churning through pages SO FAST to see what becomes of them. One thing I especially loved, though, was seeing how they had already grown so much through the years (especially with communication), so that when they reconnect, it really is a different experience. Like, so many books that do this trope do it in such a way that the years have barely changed the main characters. But this? It's excellent. And yet there's still that glorious thread of tension.

Anyway, I never really reveal plot points in my reviews, but I needed to scream about all the beauty that is this book, and believe me when I say you need to own a copy. (And like, come on, that cover? It might be my favorite romance cover in the history of ever.

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"I don't know what I'm more obsessed with: the book or its gorgeous cover. This was SUCH a fun story. The romance is top notch, with characters who leap off the page, but what I especially loved is how fleshed out and engrossing the plot involving the band getting back together was. It was the perfect backdrop for Caleb and Valerie's reunion, and I loved getting to experience it through both of their POVs. This book is fun, flirty, and sure to be a winner."