I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review - full review on TwoClassyChics.comThis book has what I will call a lot of heart. I loved the concept of the story and the storyline. The characters are memorable and the author created them with passion for their careers, life and each other. They meshed well together and the story flowed nicely, without being forced.I could not put this book down for some reason. The author did a fabulous job creating a story that is believable, fresh and full of rich detail. When Keeley is performing you can feel the excitement and power in the room and the changes in her. I could really identify with her and her development through the book. Jude is the perfect match for Keeley and their strengths and weaknesses blend together wonderfully. The author did a fabulous job developing the story thoroughly.This book was one that I will remember for a long time. Even after finishing it, I would think about the story and I even dreamed about it too. For some reason, it really left a mark with me and I am not sure why. I really enjoyed this book and I will be looking up some of the author’s other books as well. This is definitely one to check out for a great summer read that will take you into the depths of New Orleans and into the lives of several memorable characters. This novel started with a great hook revealing a teenage Rosie Nyman on the stand testifying against her father accused of murdering her mother. It is a well-orchestrated powerful scene and the outcome of the trial results in Rosie stepping into a new life as Keeley Chambers, the much loved daughter of foster parents who deal with her significant emotional problems and nurture her gift. Keeley is a piano prodigy.When next we see Keeley, she is a 21-year-old attending Tulane on a fellowship. She describes how her music provides a refuge from the trauma of her childhood with her abusive biological parents (what happened to Keeley is heartrending). I was completely invested in Keeley's story until hero Jude Villars enters the picture. I couldn't help but agree with Keeley in her description of Jude as arrogant, I also found him condescending and petulant. While it's recognized Jude has his own issues, I didn't feel it excused his insensitivity toward Keeley. Essentially, I saw the guy as a jerk. I did like Keeley's foster parents Clair and John Chambers, and her roommate Janey, who I saw as well formed secondary characters. Blue Notes is one of those books I wanted to like but after laboring through half the narrative I finally abandoned it at 70%.
What do You think about Blue Notes (2014)?
more like 3.5 stars but not quite 4I wanted and epilogue and maybe Janey's and Addie's stories
—mads
What an awesome read! Happy and sad notes, tears and laughter, well written, beautiful!!
—tugberk94
