Jackie

I literally could not put this book down <3

Explores how everyone experiences loss and grief differently and how each character takes their first steps toward acceptance and healing from the loss of a loved one.

I disliked Clara and Rose's characters immediately. They both seemed ridiculous and childish. Still, I found their bickering and arguing hilarious thanks to the audiobook and narrator Emily Woo Zeller. I was invested in Clara and Rose's friendship which could have been a great enemies to lovers romance. I was not invested in Clara and Hamlet as much as I was with Clara and Rose. I lost interest in the story around 60% of the way in, but stuck around till the end to find out what would happen with the food truck competition. Clara was the worst character throughout the entire book until she had her revelations. Mostly, this book felt like a comedic disney coming of age story.

How is this not a real band?

The backstory, complexity and flaws in every character made them feel so real. The full cast in the audiobook really brings them alive.

The complicated relationships, the drama, the rise and fall of the band. This story made my heart hurt from start to finish.