Today is a very special day for me... Jessica is one I've adored from the get go. Constantly captivated by her handiwork I can never get enough. If you've never read her poetry you must, the rawness cannot be matched.
I'm not here to talk about her poetry though, unless you want to chat about how poetic her debut novel String Bridge is.
The cover art is brilliant, is it not?
The Blurb:
Greek cuisine, smog and domestic drudgery was not the life Australian musician, Melody, was expecting when she married a Greek music promoter and settled in Athens, Greece. Keen to play in her new shoes, though, Melody trades her guitar for a 'proper' career and her music for motherhood. That is, until she can bear it no longer and plots a return to the stage--and the person she used to be. However, the obstacles she faces along the way are nothing compared to the tragedy that awaits, and she realizes she's been seeking fulfilment in the wrong place.
My thoughts:
Several of us understand giving up something for a family. In this case Melody puts down her guitar to raise her family. At the moment she knew it was the right thing to do. Having no idea that she'll lose everything that she is, her passion starts to dwindle as the emptiness creeps in. This is as story of pushing through what should have been comfortable and breaking through the barrier to find yourself again.
I simply could not get enough of this book. Bell's ability to show emotion from every character is what keeps me coming back for more. The rawness in the words had me feeling every emotion as each page turned. It may be cliche to say that it was one you couldn't put down but when you feel it, you feel it. The poetic nature of the read makes you feel like your floating on clouds through the whole thing.
I will always love Jessica's works. I cannot wait for the next novel of hers, it'll be just as captivating as everything else I've devoured.
This is a novel that must be read. Go on, get your copy.
Here's where to grab a copy of her book:
Amazon.com - ebook
Amazon.uk - ebook
Barnes & Noble - Print
The soundtrack you MUST have with the book:
iTunes
Amazon.com
Amazon.uk
What was the last novel you couldn't put down?
18 comments:
Great review, Jen!
Aw, thanks for the lovely review, Jen!
Nicely done Jen.
Oh, this sounds delightful! Will definitely be adding it to my "to buy" list.
ohhh, Im interested. Gatta get it!
This is a must read for me.
Great review! I've linked to it from my blog today, as part of Jessica's blog tour ;-)
Great review, Jenn!
It's hard for me to find a book I can't "put down". I'm so picky it's ridiculous sometimes. However, Sylvia Day's most recent book, Touch of Crimson, came very, VERY close to this :-)
~JD
Great review! I agree, Jessica' ability to make you "feel" is just one of her many skills.
Love the review! I can't wait for this one.
Releasing a soundtrack to go along with the book is absolute brillance! Jessica is so talented...and innovative! :)
Awesome review, Jen! You're so spot on.
And BTW are you in FLA yet?? Michael's got my number so I can possibly meet up at some point. Enjoy your week! :)
Awesome. I couldn't put down CLAIMED by Rebecca Zanetti. That book was INTENSE. :) I love her stories, though.
Happy MONDAY!
I LOVE the sincerity of your review, Jen! And you're right, Jessica is something special. :-)
Great review, Jen! I loved String Bridge too :))
What a great review Jen. I'm so excited for Jessica!
This one is a must read :-)
Rock on! Yes, that's the very truth. And I think that's why I liked all the characters. Jessica allows you to feel all their emotions and motivations and it's just very well done. Yay for Jessica! :o) <3
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